Patty’s approach to teaching was so engaging, she has a wealth of knowledge and a lovely way of delivering information. A really enjoyable experience overall.

Good cooperation with parents to help special needs kids. Excellent Speech therapy support for kids with ASD.

I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter. It was really interactive, clear and well paced.

Found Marijke very enjoyable as a teacher. Made the course a lot more intereting and easier to learn.

CATTS are very flexible. My child loves coming and my child understands the speech therapist's instructions, which is very important to me.

Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend.

Lisa is very inspiring, very practical and we benefited most from the presenter’s own experience. Enjoyed the positive approach of presenter – I feel invigorated

Excellent. Very informative and Patty was wonderfully engaging. Learned so much!

I liked the structure of the class. Marijke made the class fun and enjoyable to learn the different signs.

I learned 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

The sessions are fun and she always strives to remember what works for our son down to the smallest details. Our SLT always made sessions fun and engaging but also was able to get the most out of each session which is so important when dealing with intellectual disability.

"Our therapist obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into each of [NAME]'s sessions, very creative to get the best out of him."

Niamh is phenomenal! She is so talented at working with children in a fun and relaxed way. My 9 year old didn't even realize any of it was work. He looked forward to every session and that is due to Niamh and her kindness and skill.

Very informative course, learned a lot both theoretical and practical from a very skilled presenter.

The best thing is that my daughter's needs, strengths and weaknesses are being met, understood and worked on. Going at her pace, with patience.

The day was fun! Marijke made it fun and easy to learn. Really enjoying. Good craic.

A Super Day! A wealth of knowledge. Loved the detail and attention to accuracy. Thank you.

The energy and humour of the presenter helps me remember. Marijke delivered it very well and made it very informative and enjoyable! 🙂

"I learned how important it is to communicate. I hope it will make life happier for the service users.”

With the rollout of Progressing Disabilities its so important to build awareness on family centred practice. Thank you for bringing this and other courses to Ireland.

We researched a lot of places and time and time again CATTS was recommended to us. We are so glad we listened as we have seen great progress in our son. [Therapist] just "gets him" and its so nice to have a positive experience all the while our son is doing some "work".

Good insight into different behaviours of autism which was based in the real world. Really excellent

“I thought the course was made very interesting because it was informal and amusing at times. I was surprised at how the Lamh signs stuck in my mind.”

"Very helpful when we asked questions - she didn't hesitate to answer anything we asked"

My son has attended regularly for some months now, and responded very early on to the use of Lámh. He has made good progress and enjoys going to sessions. Overall would highly recommend Marijke as an SLT.

I have been attending CATTS with my son for 5 years now and the service we have received is fantastic. Marijke is a wonderful therapist and my son's speech and communication has come on so much from when he started from a no-verbal little boy to a fully verbal child now. Marijke has each session planned to meet his needs and I feel fully involved. We travel a long distance to each session but it is worth it to see the difference in my son's communication and confidence.

"Very interesting. Benefits us especially while working with kids - learned so many things I never knew e.g. DVD, and apps"

[NAME] settled well. He found it hard first time but after a few sessions he got used to being there and started to work well. He makes more sounds now and is copying the words after us.

I learned how to put Lamh into the school setting where I work. How to plan and create situations where I can use it.

Without a doubt my son's progression is down to Marijke's involvement. I think the best thing about CATTS service is that they value parents and external therapists input and have no problem liaising with outside services (i.e. HSE, Enable Ireland, etc). We have both learned techniques/ mechanisms to increase speech and reduce fustration. Definate drop in NAME's distress.

The progress my son has made over the last year is astounding. Marijke is a fabulous therapist. It is obvious she enjoys her job and cares for her clients. I appreciate the value CATTS places on parent involvement ant think the tips / techniques provided to use at home have proved to be very successful. We are 100% satisfied with the service CATTS provide.

“I liked learning sign language so it can help me communicate with my cousin and each other.”

I learned over 100 signs which will make it a lot easier to communicate with my child.

I liked that the day was active ad no one was put on the spot!

The best thing about CATTS therapy is the tailored sessions and continuous review of what is working.

I am very satisfied with the treatment I got from CATTS. I was a bit apprehensive but the friendly, professional attitude of the therapist put me at my ease. The comparison of my performance at the start of treatment and at the six-monthly follow up showed that my voice had improved both in volume and range. I am more than pleased.

Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement.  She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her.

I learned how I can use signs to help children communicate on a one to one basis or in a group to encourage social and language skills in an informal way.
Learned more than I thought I would at one sitting!

Would highly recommend CATTS. I have seen a big difference in my child since his first session. The biggest has been learning to wait. [NAME] has come along so much, now his vocab is coming on better and better everyday. Since starting the sessions the whole family have joined in to learn what we do in every session and really enjoy learning how to really have fun on [NAME]'s level. it is great to see [NAME] so excited when we get out of the car and see Marijke's door. He knows where he is going and really enjoys it which makes it really enjoyable for us to look at. Thank you.

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

"This is a great service, he really looks forward to the therapy sessions."

Everyone has commented on how well my son's speech has come on.
His speech is more relevant to what is happening around him. Today, he answered a 'Where' question for the first time appropriately without being prompted first.

I liked Marijke as a Lamh tutor. She was extremely engaging and personable. I like how it was fun during the lesson.

"My thanks to you and Marijke for the excellent staff and responsive service that you have provided in CATTS."
Large Residential Service Provider

The best thing is the therapist's genuine interest in my child and getting to know her and what works best for her - in particular a shared passion for Pokemon! I have noticed improvements in pronunciation of words, developments of language and improvements of winning / losing scenarios.

I liked the structure of the day. The associations Marijke used helped me to remember the signs. I also like that the games reinforced the signs. Plus the sweets as rewards!

CATTS has a great system that definitely works.
[Therapist] just makes him feel do comfortable. [NAME] has come along so well since we started CATTS. Me and [NAME] have a great communication now and he barely spoke 2 words when we started. Now he is flying with his vocab. We couldn't be prowder.

The CATTS team were so friendly and enthusiastic. We all felt really well looked after.

"I enjoyed the group interaction. Moving between theory and practical Lamh signs has helped me to concentrate for the entirety of the day.”

I liked your enthuasian and how personable and approachable you are. So much was covered and I liked how you were willng to show us lots of other sign.

Efficient, excellent communication and follow up post classes, excellent advice for further at hone progress.

100% of Speech Therapy clients surveyed would recommend CATTS to a friend or family member!

“I liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

The best thing about CATTS is the experience of the Speech Therapist. How she engages with my son. He understands a lot more, his receptive language has improved greatly since starting.

I have been using CATTS for several month with my daughter. What started off as a very difficult appointment every week (with another service), now my daughter is happy to enter the room immediately and engage with Marijke. I see an improvement at every appointment. I would be lost if I had not found CATTS.

The BEST THING about CATTS is the One to One service, Great Advice and Tips to work on at home!

"Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend. Only annoyed we didn't know about it before. We would have taken him years ago."

Huge amount of useful info. Video clips were useful.
Excellent topic and event. It is difficult to get the opportunity to learn from the main experts in specific fields.

I learned a lot of new signs and that it's possible to learn a lot of signs in a relatively short space of time.

[NAME] always had a 'difficult' relationship with his speech therapists from his service providers. CATTS therapists are totally different, young & energetic & determined to get the best out of him.

Excellently covered by Patty, I am walking away feeling a lot more confident that my clients will receive better therapy.

My little boy absolutely loves going to CATTS. He loves playing all his 'games' and 'sound games' and thinks it is great fun. Marijke makes every minute of speech therapy fun and exciting. It is lovely to see my little boy progress in a fun, warm environment. Marijke is warm and provides great guidance and support for home. Marijke always responds to queries in a timely manner. Learning is made fun. He has made improvements in speech sounds and is now more susceptible to fixing up errors without resistance.

Great Content. Well organised.
All members of the CATTS team were friendly and helpful. They were always providing much needed information.

I learned a lot of signs I didn't know and how to teach them to my brother. I'll finally be able to have a proper conversation with him.

“I’ve learned so many signs and how to effectively communicate with residents.”

I was a bit hesitant at first to ask a question, but once I did, she was really quick getting back to me with pointers and things to do.

The energy of the course and how it was taught. Great information that will stay in my brain!

I learned a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

I liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

I am very happy with the progress that my daughter has made since we started to come to CATTS. The service is professional, on point and there is a genuine interest in the child. Every session is different with a combination of work and games which is very effective. There are adequate breaks which is very important and an excellent understanding of my daughter's ASD and ADHD. The games and lesson plans tie in very naturally with whats going on with school and at home and this makes the sessions valuable and effective with excellent learning and development for my daughter. I have recommended CATTS to many other mums and will continue to do so.

I find our therapist Brilliant! She gives great tips and is excellent in engaging with my son. It is much improved for primary school as he can tell me things that happen in his summer setting, which is less frustrating for him and less worrying for me.

I think the best thing is our therapist's approach to dealing with my sometimes difficult child.

I learned how to think about how it might feel to not be able to communicate. I learned not only about the signs but also how to associate them with other things to remember them. I also learned how to 'teach' the signs in an effective way with the kids.

A very professional but friendly and focused to each individual child's needs.

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

[NAME] is very happy and is progressing. My son has built a lot of confidence since starting therapy, our family & friends really see a difference in his abilities.

“I’ve enjoyed learning everything about Lamh, including watching videos, doing games and working in group. It was very interesting.”

Very happy with the speech service my son is getting through CATTS. The therapist is working very well with my son and gets the best out of him. Only for this service my son would be getting no speech. I am very grateful.

I liked the way nobody was singled out. The signs were demonstrated as a group.

That's fantastic thanks so much for all of those strategies! I want to maximise on this latest development with his desire to vocalise sounds and some words! Thanks a million!

Great few days. Very professionally done and all needs tended to and anticipated

CATTS Ireland were good and helpful hosts.
Great course. Need more interdisciplinary type courses in Ireland!

This was a fun, interactive course. Marijke was very good, and patient, friendly and funny.

I liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

This is a great idea. It really helps to have a resource on hand you can trust

I like the fact that you can look at the videos and browse the group at your own pace.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

I am very happy with the service we have received with [Therapist]. After 2 sessions [NAME] had started saying 'more', 'again', 'up', 'down' and is continuing to add new words each week.

[NAME] enjoys going to Marijke and I feel the work being done is addressing [NAME]'s needs. We attended other speech therapists in the past and whilst they also helped I think CATTS' way of establishing where [NAME]'s main areas of need are, is very good.

Thought the tutor (Marijke) was excellent. Really easy to listen to, so easy to learn from. Made the day fun. Kept you focused.

I think the best thing about CATTS is the professional service. The therapists are very skilled and it is of huge benefit to my child.

I learned so many new signs and lots of different ways to approach kids to create conversation opportunities.

Amazing, Well planned, Very impressed with Lisa’s knowledge as a mother.

“I thought it was very well presented. Not only was it about Lamh sign; it was about communication.”

Lovely facilities, nice class size. Amazing that only 3 rows back, it felt small and intimate.

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

"Great anecdotes helped me associate the words with the sign."

I really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

Social interaction, speech has come on, both expressive and receptive. I'm more relaxed and reassured because I feel supported.

I liked the way the 100 words were split out throughout the day. Not information overload. Very enjoyable - the day flew!

Marijke made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

Very well organised event. - Looking forward to the next CATTS CPD event. Thank you!

I've joined so many groups etc to try help [NAME], this one is really useful. I do need to ask more questions though lol.

We have been attending CATTS for over 5 years and can only recommend them to anyone looking for a friendly and professional service. My child's speech, communication and confidence has made huge improvements consistently over the years. He's gone from a child who was frustrated with very little words and screamed to let us know what he needed to now working on grammar! The sessions are always fun to keep him interested and focused on his needs and exactly what he should be working on. This progress wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't been attending Marijke at CATTS.

“I enjoyed the games, these were practical and helped consolidate our learning and helped us to retain the new signs.”

“What I liked: Use of videos as well as slides. The variety of signs taught. Relaxed atmosphere – had a laugh while learning signs.”

CATTS really know how to attract great speakers. Really professionally run event. Felt very well looked after.

I learned lots of new signs. Can't wait to learn more.

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

CATTS is an excellent service providing Speech and Language which is highly needed for children with special needs.

“I’ve learned 100 Lamh signs. I’ve learned ways to use them and importance of repetition. I’ve enjoyed Marijke’s energetic method of teaching.”

I liked the way the tutor presented the class. It enabled me to learn in a relaxed way. Her coverage was fantastic. I would attend another class hosted by her.

"Catts Ireland is providing a superb vital service for children"

The best thing about CATTS is that each session is individually tailored to that child's need at that time and carried out in a fun way.

"I enjoyed doing the signs and activity. I think that this will help me in the future with being a special needs assistant"

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

We've seen improvement from day one. We've also learned a lot from watching her work. My son enjoys his sessions with Marijke, she somehow manages to get a 4 year old to focus for the whole session and have fun while doing it. We're seeing constant improvement.

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

"Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement. She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her."

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

Very beneficial program. I learnt a lot of strategies to help me.

Very happy with the attention and detail [NAME] gets at each session. Each session is setup in advance and if a games doesn't go to plan there is always a backup nearby.

I like the no rushing of each session so it can respond to what [NAME] needs on the day. He has opened up so much and has become more confident as time goes on.

Since starting with CATTS, my son's confidence has improved, he is involved more socially and he is not as anxious.

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

CATTS work really well with my child's school resource teacher and SNA to insure my child has every opportunity to improve his communication skills.

“What did I like: being able to communicate with Lamh user. Brilliant course. Would recommend it to other people.”

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

With the rollout of Progressing Disabilities its so important to build awareness on family centred practice. Thank you for bringing this and other courses to Ireland.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

Lovely facilities, nice class size. Amazing that only 3 rows back, it felt small and intimate.

I have been using CATTS for several month with my daughter. What started off as a very difficult appointment every week (with another service), now my daughter is happy to enter the room immediately and engage with Marijke. I see an improvement at every appointment. I would be lost if I had not found CATTS.

This was a fun, interactive course. Marijke was very good, and patient, friendly and funny.

I liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

A very professional but friendly and focused to each individual child's needs.

The BEST THING about CATTS is the One to One service, Great Advice and Tips to work on at home!

“I enjoyed the games, these were practical and helped consolidate our learning and helped us to retain the new signs.”

I learned a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

"Great anecdotes helped me associate the words with the sign."

We've seen improvement from day one. We've also learned a lot from watching her work. My son enjoys his sessions with Marijke, she somehow manages to get a 4 year old to focus for the whole session and have fun while doing it. We're seeing constant improvement.

I really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

Since starting with CATTS, my son's confidence has improved, he is involved more socially and he is not as anxious.

Without a doubt my son's progression is down to Marijke's involvement. I think the best thing about CATTS service is that they value parents and external therapists input and have no problem liaising with outside services (i.e. HSE, Enable Ireland, etc). We have both learned techniques/ mechanisms to increase speech and reduce fustration. Definate drop in NAME's distress.

The progress my son has made over the last year is astounding. Marijke is a fabulous therapist. It is obvious she enjoys her job and cares for her clients. I appreciate the value CATTS places on parent involvement ant think the tips / techniques provided to use at home have proved to be very successful. We are 100% satisfied with the service CATTS provide.

The best thing is the therapist's genuine interest in my child and getting to know her and what works best for her - in particular a shared passion for Pokemon! I have noticed improvements in pronunciation of words, developments of language and improvements of winning / losing scenarios.

“What did I like: being able to communicate with Lamh user. Brilliant course. Would recommend it to other people.”

I learned how I can use signs to help children communicate on a one to one basis or in a group to encourage social and language skills in an informal way.
Learned more than I thought I would at one sitting!

I liked Marijke as a Lamh tutor. She was extremely engaging and personable. I like how it was fun during the lesson.

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

I liked the structure of the day. The associations Marijke used helped me to remember the signs. I also like that the games reinforced the signs. Plus the sweets as rewards!

Very informative course, learned a lot both theoretical and practical from a very skilled presenter.

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

CATTS has a great system that definitely works.
[Therapist] just makes him feel do comfortable. [NAME] has come along so well since we started CATTS. Me and [NAME] have a great communication now and he barely spoke 2 words when we started. Now he is flying with his vocab. We couldn't be prowder.

I learned 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

I learned so many new signs and lots of different ways to approach kids to create conversation opportunities.

CATTS are very flexible. My child loves coming and my child understands the speech therapist's instructions, which is very important to me.

That's fantastic thanks so much for all of those strategies! I want to maximise on this latest development with his desire to vocalise sounds and some words! Thanks a million!

I liked the way the 100 words were split out throughout the day. Not information overload. Very enjoyable - the day flew!

“I liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter. It was really interactive, clear and well paced.

“I’ve learned so many signs and how to effectively communicate with residents.”

I liked the structure of the class. Marijke made the class fun and enjoyable to learn the different signs.

I am very happy with the progress that my daughter has made since we started to come to CATTS. The service is professional, on point and there is a genuine interest in the child. Every session is different with a combination of work and games which is very effective. There are adequate breaks which is very important and an excellent understanding of my daughter's ASD and ADHD. The games and lesson plans tie in very naturally with whats going on with school and at home and this makes the sessions valuable and effective with excellent learning and development for my daughter. I have recommended CATTS to many other mums and will continue to do so.

The day was fun! Marijke made it fun and easy to learn. Really enjoying. Good craic.

"Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement. She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her."

I like the fact that you can look at the videos and browse the group at your own pace.

[NAME] settled well. He found it hard first time but after a few sessions he got used to being there and started to work well. He makes more sounds now and is copying the words after us.

I liked the way the tutor presented the class. It enabled me to learn in a relaxed way. Her coverage was fantastic. I would attend another class hosted by her.

Lisa is very inspiring, very practical and we benefited most from the presenter’s own experience. Enjoyed the positive approach of presenter – I feel invigorated

I am very satisfied with the treatment I got from CATTS. I was a bit apprehensive but the friendly, professional attitude of the therapist put me at my ease. The comparison of my performance at the start of treatment and at the six-monthly follow up showed that my voice had improved both in volume and range. I am more than pleased.

CATTS is an excellent service providing Speech and Language which is highly needed for children with special needs.

I was a bit hesitant at first to ask a question, but once I did, she was really quick getting back to me with pointers and things to do.

Efficient, excellent communication and follow up post classes, excellent advice for further at hone progress.

Very happy with the speech service my son is getting through CATTS. The therapist is working very well with my son and gets the best out of him. Only for this service my son would be getting no speech. I am very grateful.

The best thing is that my daughter's needs, strengths and weaknesses are being met, understood and worked on. Going at her pace, with patience.

“I liked learning sign language so it can help me communicate with my cousin and each other.”

I liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

Very well organised event. - Looking forward to the next CATTS CPD event. Thank you!

I learned lots of new signs. Can't wait to learn more.

CATTS Ireland were good and helpful hosts.
Great course. Need more interdisciplinary type courses in Ireland!

The best thing about CATTS is the experience of the Speech Therapist. How she engages with my son. He understands a lot more, his receptive language has improved greatly since starting.

Would highly recommend CATTS. I have seen a big difference in my child since his first session. The biggest has been learning to wait. [NAME] has come along so much, now his vocab is coming on better and better everyday. Since starting the sessions the whole family have joined in to learn what we do in every session and really enjoy learning how to really have fun on [NAME]'s level. it is great to see [NAME] so excited when we get out of the car and see Marijke's door. He knows where he is going and really enjoys it which makes it really enjoyable for us to look at. Thank you.

I liked the way nobody was singled out. The signs were demonstrated as a group.

Very beneficial program. I learnt a lot of strategies to help me.

Amazing, Well planned, Very impressed with Lisa’s knowledge as a mother.

The best thing about CATTS is that each session is individually tailored to that child's need at that time and carried out in a fun way.

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

We researched a lot of places and time and time again CATTS was recommended to us. We are so glad we listened as we have seen great progress in our son. [Therapist] just "gets him" and its so nice to have a positive experience all the while our son is doing some "work".

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

Great few days. Very professionally done and all needs tended to and anticipated

CATTS work really well with my child's school resource teacher and SNA to insure my child has every opportunity to improve his communication skills.

I liked your enthuasian and how personable and approachable you are. So much was covered and I liked how you were willng to show us lots of other sign.

We have been attending CATTS for over 5 years and can only recommend them to anyone looking for a friendly and professional service. My child's speech, communication and confidence has made huge improvements consistently over the years. He's gone from a child who was frustrated with very little words and screamed to let us know what he needed to now working on grammar! The sessions are always fun to keep him interested and focused on his needs and exactly what he should be working on. This progress wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't been attending Marijke at CATTS.

I learned over 100 signs which will make it a lot easier to communicate with my child.

Found Marijke very enjoyable as a teacher. Made the course a lot more intereting and easier to learn.

[NAME] enjoys going to Marijke and I feel the work being done is addressing [NAME]'s needs. We attended other speech therapists in the past and whilst they also helped I think CATTS' way of establishing where [NAME]'s main areas of need are, is very good.

“I thought the course was made very interesting because it was informal and amusing at times. I was surprised at how the Lamh signs stuck in my mind.”

I learned how to think about how it might feel to not be able to communicate. I learned not only about the signs but also how to associate them with other things to remember them. I also learned how to 'teach' the signs in an effective way with the kids.

Social interaction, speech has come on, both expressive and receptive. I'm more relaxed and reassured because I feel supported.

Very happy with the attention and detail [NAME] gets at each session. Each session is setup in advance and if a games doesn't go to plan there is always a backup nearby.

I like the no rushing of each session so it can respond to what [NAME] needs on the day. He has opened up so much and has become more confident as time goes on.

I learned how to put Lamh into the school setting where I work. How to plan and create situations where I can use it.

I think the best thing about CATTS is the professional service. The therapists are very skilled and it is of huge benefit to my child.

Niamh is phenomenal! She is so talented at working with children in a fun and relaxed way. My 9 year old didn't even realize any of it was work. He looked forward to every session and that is due to Niamh and her kindness and skill.

The sessions are fun and she always strives to remember what works for our son down to the smallest details. Our SLT always made sessions fun and engaging but also was able to get the most out of each session which is so important when dealing with intellectual disability.

Huge amount of useful info. Video clips were useful.
Excellent topic and event. It is difficult to get the opportunity to learn from the main experts in specific fields.

"I enjoyed the group interaction. Moving between theory and practical Lamh signs has helped me to concentrate for the entirety of the day.”

Good insight into different behaviours of autism which was based in the real world. Really excellent

"My thanks to you and Marijke for the excellent staff and responsive service that you have provided in CATTS."
Large Residential Service Provider

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

[NAME] is very happy and is progressing. My son has built a lot of confidence since starting therapy, our family & friends really see a difference in his abilities.

I learned a lot of signs I didn't know and how to teach them to my brother. I'll finally be able to have a proper conversation with him.

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

I've joined so many groups etc to try help [NAME], this one is really useful. I do need to ask more questions though lol.

Patty’s approach to teaching was so engaging, she has a wealth of knowledge and a lovely way of delivering information. A really enjoyable experience overall.

"I learned how important it is to communicate. I hope it will make life happier for the service users.”

I liked that the day was active ad no one was put on the spot!

CATTS really know how to attract great speakers. Really professionally run event. Felt very well looked after.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

The energy and humour of the presenter helps me remember. Marijke delivered it very well and made it very informative and enjoyable! 🙂

"Very interesting. Benefits us especially while working with kids - learned so many things I never knew e.g. DVD, and apps"

Great Content. Well organised.
All members of the CATTS team were friendly and helpful. They were always providing much needed information.

100% of Speech Therapy clients surveyed would recommend CATTS to a friend or family member!

I learned a lot of new signs and that it's possible to learn a lot of signs in a relatively short space of time.

Marijke made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

"This is a great service, he really looks forward to the therapy sessions."

"I enjoyed doing the signs and activity. I think that this will help me in the future with being a special needs assistant"

I am very happy with the service we have received with [Therapist]. After 2 sessions [NAME] had started saying 'more', 'again', 'up', 'down' and is continuing to add new words each week.

“What I liked: Use of videos as well as slides. The variety of signs taught. Relaxed atmosphere – had a laugh while learning signs.”

My son has attended regularly for some months now, and responded very early on to the use of Lámh. He has made good progress and enjoys going to sessions. Overall would highly recommend Marijke as an SLT.

I have been attending CATTS with my son for 5 years now and the service we have received is fantastic. Marijke is a wonderful therapist and my son's speech and communication has come on so much from when he started from a no-verbal little boy to a fully verbal child now. Marijke has each session planned to meet his needs and I feel fully involved. We travel a long distance to each session but it is worth it to see the difference in my son's communication and confidence.

A Super Day! A wealth of knowledge. Loved the detail and attention to accuracy. Thank you.

The best thing about CATTS therapy is the tailored sessions and continuous review of what is working.

Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement.  She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her.

Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend.

"Very helpful when we asked questions - she didn't hesitate to answer anything we asked"

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

Everyone has commented on how well my son's speech has come on.
His speech is more relevant to what is happening around him. Today, he answered a 'Where' question for the first time appropriately without being prompted first.

The energy of the course and how it was taught. Great information that will stay in my brain!

Good cooperation with parents to help special needs kids. Excellent Speech therapy support for kids with ASD.

"Catts Ireland is providing a superb vital service for children"

I find our therapist Brilliant! She gives great tips and is excellent in engaging with my son. It is much improved for primary school as he can tell me things that happen in his summer setting, which is less frustrating for him and less worrying for me.

"Our therapist obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into each of [NAME]'s sessions, very creative to get the best out of him."

This is a great idea. It really helps to have a resource on hand you can trust

[NAME] always had a 'difficult' relationship with his speech therapists from his service providers. CATTS therapists are totally different, young & energetic & determined to get the best out of him.

My little boy absolutely loves going to CATTS. He loves playing all his 'games' and 'sound games' and thinks it is great fun. Marijke makes every minute of speech therapy fun and exciting. It is lovely to see my little boy progress in a fun, warm environment. Marijke is warm and provides great guidance and support for home. Marijke always responds to queries in a timely manner. Learning is made fun. He has made improvements in speech sounds and is now more susceptible to fixing up errors without resistance.

The CATTS team were so friendly and enthusiastic. We all felt really well looked after.

"Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend. Only annoyed we didn't know about it before. We would have taken him years ago."

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

“I’ve enjoyed learning everything about Lamh, including watching videos, doing games and working in group. It was very interesting.”

“I thought it was very well presented. Not only was it about Lamh sign; it was about communication.”

Thought the tutor (Marijke) was excellent. Really easy to listen to, so easy to learn from. Made the day fun. Kept you focused.

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

Excellently covered by Patty, I am walking away feeling a lot more confident that my clients will receive better therapy.

“I’ve learned 100 Lamh signs. I’ve learned ways to use them and importance of repetition. I’ve enjoyed Marijke’s energetic method of teaching.”

I think the best thing is our therapist's approach to dealing with my sometimes difficult child.

The best thing about CATTS therapy is the tailored sessions and continuous review of what is working.

Amazing, Well planned, Very impressed with Lisa’s knowledge as a mother.

I liked the way the tutor presented the class. It enabled me to learn in a relaxed way. Her coverage was fantastic. I would attend another class hosted by her.

That's fantastic thanks so much for all of those strategies! I want to maximise on this latest development with his desire to vocalise sounds and some words! Thanks a million!

This is a great idea. It really helps to have a resource on hand you can trust

I learned a lot of signs I didn't know and how to teach them to my brother. I'll finally be able to have a proper conversation with him.

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

I learned how I can use signs to help children communicate on a one to one basis or in a group to encourage social and language skills in an informal way.
Learned more than I thought I would at one sitting!

A very professional but friendly and focused to each individual child's needs.

Found Marijke very enjoyable as a teacher. Made the course a lot more intereting and easier to learn.

We've seen improvement from day one. We've also learned a lot from watching her work. My son enjoys his sessions with Marijke, she somehow manages to get a 4 year old to focus for the whole session and have fun while doing it. We're seeing constant improvement.

Lovely facilities, nice class size. Amazing that only 3 rows back, it felt small and intimate.

I was a bit hesitant at first to ask a question, but once I did, she was really quick getting back to me with pointers and things to do.

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

I liked the structure of the class. Marijke made the class fun and enjoyable to learn the different signs.

I have been using CATTS for several month with my daughter. What started off as a very difficult appointment every week (with another service), now my daughter is happy to enter the room immediately and engage with Marijke. I see an improvement at every appointment. I would be lost if I had not found CATTS.

“I enjoyed the games, these were practical and helped consolidate our learning and helped us to retain the new signs.”

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

CATTS are very flexible. My child loves coming and my child understands the speech therapist's instructions, which is very important to me.

“I’ve learned 100 Lamh signs. I’ve learned ways to use them and importance of repetition. I’ve enjoyed Marijke’s energetic method of teaching.”

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

The energy and humour of the presenter helps me remember. Marijke delivered it very well and made it very informative and enjoyable! 🙂

Lisa is very inspiring, very practical and we benefited most from the presenter’s own experience. Enjoyed the positive approach of presenter – I feel invigorated

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

"Very interesting. Benefits us especially while working with kids - learned so many things I never knew e.g. DVD, and apps"

I liked the way the 100 words were split out throughout the day. Not information overload. Very enjoyable - the day flew!

The CATTS team were so friendly and enthusiastic. We all felt really well looked after.

Since starting with CATTS, my son's confidence has improved, he is involved more socially and he is not as anxious.

Great few days. Very professionally done and all needs tended to and anticipated

The BEST THING about CATTS is the One to One service, Great Advice and Tips to work on at home!

"Our therapist obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into each of [NAME]'s sessions, very creative to get the best out of him."

I like the fact that you can look at the videos and browse the group at your own pace.

"Very helpful when we asked questions - she didn't hesitate to answer anything we asked"

My little boy absolutely loves going to CATTS. He loves playing all his 'games' and 'sound games' and thinks it is great fun. Marijke makes every minute of speech therapy fun and exciting. It is lovely to see my little boy progress in a fun, warm environment. Marijke is warm and provides great guidance and support for home. Marijke always responds to queries in a timely manner. Learning is made fun. He has made improvements in speech sounds and is now more susceptible to fixing up errors without resistance.

"Great anecdotes helped me associate the words with the sign."

The best thing is the therapist's genuine interest in my child and getting to know her and what works best for her - in particular a shared passion for Pokemon! I have noticed improvements in pronunciation of words, developments of language and improvements of winning / losing scenarios.

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

Good insight into different behaviours of autism which was based in the real world. Really excellent

I am very satisfied with the treatment I got from CATTS. I was a bit apprehensive but the friendly, professional attitude of the therapist put me at my ease. The comparison of my performance at the start of treatment and at the six-monthly follow up showed that my voice had improved both in volume and range. I am more than pleased.

"This is a great service, he really looks forward to the therapy sessions."

Social interaction, speech has come on, both expressive and receptive. I'm more relaxed and reassured because I feel supported.

I think the best thing is our therapist's approach to dealing with my sometimes difficult child.

CATTS has a great system that definitely works.
[Therapist] just makes him feel do comfortable. [NAME] has come along so well since we started CATTS. Me and [NAME] have a great communication now and he barely spoke 2 words when we started. Now he is flying with his vocab. We couldn't be prowder.

[NAME] is very happy and is progressing. My son has built a lot of confidence since starting therapy, our family & friends really see a difference in his abilities.

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

Great Content. Well organised.
All members of the CATTS team were friendly and helpful. They were always providing much needed information.

Excellently covered by Patty, I am walking away feeling a lot more confident that my clients will receive better therapy.

Efficient, excellent communication and follow up post classes, excellent advice for further at hone progress.

“I’ve learned so many signs and how to effectively communicate with residents.”

I find our therapist Brilliant! She gives great tips and is excellent in engaging with my son. It is much improved for primary school as he can tell me things that happen in his summer setting, which is less frustrating for him and less worrying for me.

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

“I thought the course was made very interesting because it was informal and amusing at times. I was surprised at how the Lamh signs stuck in my mind.”

Everyone has commented on how well my son's speech has come on.
His speech is more relevant to what is happening around him. Today, he answered a 'Where' question for the first time appropriately without being prompted first.

I learned a lot of new signs and that it's possible to learn a lot of signs in a relatively short space of time.

Very happy with the speech service my son is getting through CATTS. The therapist is working very well with my son and gets the best out of him. Only for this service my son would be getting no speech. I am very grateful.

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

[NAME] enjoys going to Marijke and I feel the work being done is addressing [NAME]'s needs. We attended other speech therapists in the past and whilst they also helped I think CATTS' way of establishing where [NAME]'s main areas of need are, is very good.

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

CATTS really know how to attract great speakers. Really professionally run event. Felt very well looked after.

"Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend. Only annoyed we didn't know about it before. We would have taken him years ago."

CATTS Ireland were good and helpful hosts.
Great course. Need more interdisciplinary type courses in Ireland!

My son has attended regularly for some months now, and responded very early on to the use of Lámh. He has made good progress and enjoys going to sessions. Overall would highly recommend Marijke as an SLT.

I liked that the day was active ad no one was put on the spot!

Very happy with the attention and detail [NAME] gets at each session. Each session is setup in advance and if a games doesn't go to plan there is always a backup nearby.

I like the no rushing of each session so it can respond to what [NAME] needs on the day. He has opened up so much and has become more confident as time goes on.

Very well organised event. - Looking forward to the next CATTS CPD event. Thank you!

Very beneficial program. I learnt a lot of strategies to help me.

The best thing about CATTS is that each session is individually tailored to that child's need at that time and carried out in a fun way.

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

I learned a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

Niamh is phenomenal! She is so talented at working with children in a fun and relaxed way. My 9 year old didn't even realize any of it was work. He looked forward to every session and that is due to Niamh and her kindness and skill.

I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter. It was really interactive, clear and well paced.

Thought the tutor (Marijke) was excellent. Really easy to listen to, so easy to learn from. Made the day fun. Kept you focused.

Good cooperation with parents to help special needs kids. Excellent Speech therapy support for kids with ASD.

We have been attending CATTS for over 5 years and can only recommend them to anyone looking for a friendly and professional service. My child's speech, communication and confidence has made huge improvements consistently over the years. He's gone from a child who was frustrated with very little words and screamed to let us know what he needed to now working on grammar! The sessions are always fun to keep him interested and focused on his needs and exactly what he should be working on. This progress wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't been attending Marijke at CATTS.

I learned how to think about how it might feel to not be able to communicate. I learned not only about the signs but also how to associate them with other things to remember them. I also learned how to 'teach' the signs in an effective way with the kids.

I liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

“I liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

I think the best thing about CATTS is the professional service. The therapists are very skilled and it is of huge benefit to my child.

Very informative course, learned a lot both theoretical and practical from a very skilled presenter.

I liked the structure of the day. The associations Marijke used helped me to remember the signs. I also like that the games reinforced the signs. Plus the sweets as rewards!

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

The day was fun! Marijke made it fun and easy to learn. Really enjoying. Good craic.

I learned how to put Lamh into the school setting where I work. How to plan and create situations where I can use it.

The best thing about CATTS is the experience of the Speech Therapist. How she engages with my son. He understands a lot more, his receptive language has improved greatly since starting.

“What did I like: being able to communicate with Lamh user. Brilliant course. Would recommend it to other people.”

I liked Marijke as a Lamh tutor. She was extremely engaging and personable. I like how it was fun during the lesson.

Marijke made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

"Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement. She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her."

We researched a lot of places and time and time again CATTS was recommended to us. We are so glad we listened as we have seen great progress in our son. [Therapist] just "gets him" and its so nice to have a positive experience all the while our son is doing some "work".

“What I liked: Use of videos as well as slides. The variety of signs taught. Relaxed atmosphere – had a laugh while learning signs.”

“I’ve enjoyed learning everything about Lamh, including watching videos, doing games and working in group. It was very interesting.”

I liked the way nobody was singled out. The signs were demonstrated as a group.

This was a fun, interactive course. Marijke was very good, and patient, friendly and funny.

I have been attending CATTS with my son for 5 years now and the service we have received is fantastic. Marijke is a wonderful therapist and my son's speech and communication has come on so much from when he started from a no-verbal little boy to a fully verbal child now. Marijke has each session planned to meet his needs and I feel fully involved. We travel a long distance to each session but it is worth it to see the difference in my son's communication and confidence.

I am very happy with the service we have received with [Therapist]. After 2 sessions [NAME] had started saying 'more', 'again', 'up', 'down' and is continuing to add new words each week.

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

Huge amount of useful info. Video clips were useful.
Excellent topic and event. It is difficult to get the opportunity to learn from the main experts in specific fields.

"I enjoyed doing the signs and activity. I think that this will help me in the future with being a special needs assistant"

I learned so many new signs and lots of different ways to approach kids to create conversation opportunities.

Patty’s approach to teaching was so engaging, she has a wealth of knowledge and a lovely way of delivering information. A really enjoyable experience overall.

"Catts Ireland is providing a superb vital service for children"

100% of Speech Therapy clients surveyed would recommend CATTS to a friend or family member!

Would highly recommend CATTS. I have seen a big difference in my child since his first session. The biggest has been learning to wait. [NAME] has come along so much, now his vocab is coming on better and better everyday. Since starting the sessions the whole family have joined in to learn what we do in every session and really enjoy learning how to really have fun on [NAME]'s level. it is great to see [NAME] so excited when we get out of the car and see Marijke's door. He knows where he is going and really enjoys it which makes it really enjoyable for us to look at. Thank you.

I really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

Without a doubt my son's progression is down to Marijke's involvement. I think the best thing about CATTS service is that they value parents and external therapists input and have no problem liaising with outside services (i.e. HSE, Enable Ireland, etc). We have both learned techniques/ mechanisms to increase speech and reduce fustration. Definate drop in NAME's distress.

The progress my son has made over the last year is astounding. Marijke is a fabulous therapist. It is obvious she enjoys her job and cares for her clients. I appreciate the value CATTS places on parent involvement ant think the tips / techniques provided to use at home have proved to be very successful. We are 100% satisfied with the service CATTS provide.

“I thought it was very well presented. Not only was it about Lamh sign; it was about communication.”

"I enjoyed the group interaction. Moving between theory and practical Lamh signs has helped me to concentrate for the entirety of the day.”

Excellent. Very informative and Patty was wonderfully engaging. Learned so much!

I liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

I am very happy with the progress that my daughter has made since we started to come to CATTS. The service is professional, on point and there is a genuine interest in the child. Every session is different with a combination of work and games which is very effective. There are adequate breaks which is very important and an excellent understanding of my daughter's ASD and ADHD. The games and lesson plans tie in very naturally with whats going on with school and at home and this makes the sessions valuable and effective with excellent learning and development for my daughter. I have recommended CATTS to many other mums and will continue to do so.

[NAME] always had a 'difficult' relationship with his speech therapists from his service providers. CATTS therapists are totally different, young & energetic & determined to get the best out of him.

I learned over 100 signs which will make it a lot easier to communicate with my child.

Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement.  She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her.

The sessions are fun and she always strives to remember what works for our son down to the smallest details. Our SLT always made sessions fun and engaging but also was able to get the most out of each session which is so important when dealing with intellectual disability.

The energy of the course and how it was taught. Great information that will stay in my brain!

With the rollout of Progressing Disabilities its so important to build awareness on family centred practice. Thank you for bringing this and other courses to Ireland.

I liked your enthuasian and how personable and approachable you are. So much was covered and I liked how you were willng to show us lots of other sign.

"My thanks to you and Marijke for the excellent staff and responsive service that you have provided in CATTS."
Large Residential Service Provider

I learned lots of new signs. Can't wait to learn more.

“I liked learning sign language so it can help me communicate with my cousin and each other.”

The best thing is that my daughter's needs, strengths and weaknesses are being met, understood and worked on. Going at her pace, with patience.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

[NAME] settled well. He found it hard first time but after a few sessions he got used to being there and started to work well. He makes more sounds now and is copying the words after us.

"I learned how important it is to communicate. I hope it will make life happier for the service users.”

I learned 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

A Super Day! A wealth of knowledge. Loved the detail and attention to accuracy. Thank you.

I've joined so many groups etc to try help [NAME], this one is really useful. I do need to ask more questions though lol.

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

CATTS is an excellent service providing Speech and Language which is highly needed for children with special needs.

CATTS work really well with my child's school resource teacher and SNA to insure my child has every opportunity to improve his communication skills.

"Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend. Only annoyed we didn't know about it before. We would have taken him years ago."

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

[NAME] settled well. He found it hard first time but after a few sessions he got used to being there and started to work well. He makes more sounds now and is copying the words after us.

Thought the tutor (Marijke) was excellent. Really easy to listen to, so easy to learn from. Made the day fun. Kept you focused.

Social interaction, speech has come on, both expressive and receptive. I'm more relaxed and reassured because I feel supported.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

I learned how to think about how it might feel to not be able to communicate. I learned not only about the signs but also how to associate them with other things to remember them. I also learned how to 'teach' the signs in an effective way with the kids.

A very professional but friendly and focused to each individual child's needs.

[NAME] enjoys going to Marijke and I feel the work being done is addressing [NAME]'s needs. We attended other speech therapists in the past and whilst they also helped I think CATTS' way of establishing where [NAME]'s main areas of need are, is very good.

Amazing, Well planned, Very impressed with Lisa’s knowledge as a mother.

I am very happy with the service we have received with [Therapist]. After 2 sessions [NAME] had started saying 'more', 'again', 'up', 'down' and is continuing to add new words each week.

Great Content. Well organised.
All members of the CATTS team were friendly and helpful. They were always providing much needed information.

“What I liked: Use of videos as well as slides. The variety of signs taught. Relaxed atmosphere – had a laugh while learning signs.”

Without a doubt my son's progression is down to Marijke's involvement. I think the best thing about CATTS service is that they value parents and external therapists input and have no problem liaising with outside services (i.e. HSE, Enable Ireland, etc). We have both learned techniques/ mechanisms to increase speech and reduce fustration. Definate drop in NAME's distress.

The progress my son has made over the last year is astounding. Marijke is a fabulous therapist. It is obvious she enjoys her job and cares for her clients. I appreciate the value CATTS places on parent involvement ant think the tips / techniques provided to use at home have proved to be very successful. We are 100% satisfied with the service CATTS provide.

"My thanks to you and Marijke for the excellent staff and responsive service that you have provided in CATTS."
Large Residential Service Provider

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

“I liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

Excellently covered by Patty, I am walking away feeling a lot more confident that my clients will receive better therapy.

I learned 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

“I thought it was very well presented. Not only was it about Lamh sign; it was about communication.”

I learned so many new signs and lots of different ways to approach kids to create conversation opportunities.

The CATTS team were so friendly and enthusiastic. We all felt really well looked after.

I think the best thing is our therapist's approach to dealing with my sometimes difficult child.

“I thought the course was made very interesting because it was informal and amusing at times. I was surprised at how the Lamh signs stuck in my mind.”

I really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

CATTS has a great system that definitely works.
[Therapist] just makes him feel do comfortable. [NAME] has come along so well since we started CATTS. Me and [NAME] have a great communication now and he barely spoke 2 words when we started. Now he is flying with his vocab. We couldn't be prowder.

I learned a lot of signs I didn't know and how to teach them to my brother. I'll finally be able to have a proper conversation with him.

I learned how I can use signs to help children communicate on a one to one basis or in a group to encourage social and language skills in an informal way.
Learned more than I thought I would at one sitting!

Marijke made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

My little boy absolutely loves going to CATTS. He loves playing all his 'games' and 'sound games' and thinks it is great fun. Marijke makes every minute of speech therapy fun and exciting. It is lovely to see my little boy progress in a fun, warm environment. Marijke is warm and provides great guidance and support for home. Marijke always responds to queries in a timely manner. Learning is made fun. He has made improvements in speech sounds and is now more susceptible to fixing up errors without resistance.

[NAME] is very happy and is progressing. My son has built a lot of confidence since starting therapy, our family & friends really see a difference in his abilities.

I liked the way nobody was singled out. The signs were demonstrated as a group.

This is a great idea. It really helps to have a resource on hand you can trust

100% of Speech Therapy clients surveyed would recommend CATTS to a friend or family member!

The best thing is that my daughter's needs, strengths and weaknesses are being met, understood and worked on. Going at her pace, with patience.

"I enjoyed doing the signs and activity. I think that this will help me in the future with being a special needs assistant"

"I enjoyed the group interaction. Moving between theory and practical Lamh signs has helped me to concentrate for the entirety of the day.”

Niamh is phenomenal! She is so talented at working with children in a fun and relaxed way. My 9 year old didn't even realize any of it was work. He looked forward to every session and that is due to Niamh and her kindness and skill.

I liked that the day was active ad no one was put on the spot!

I learned over 100 signs which will make it a lot easier to communicate with my child.

[NAME] always had a 'difficult' relationship with his speech therapists from his service providers. CATTS therapists are totally different, young & energetic & determined to get the best out of him.

With the rollout of Progressing Disabilities its so important to build awareness on family centred practice. Thank you for bringing this and other courses to Ireland.

The energy of the course and how it was taught. Great information that will stay in my brain!

Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement.  She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her.

The day was fun! Marijke made it fun and easy to learn. Really enjoying. Good craic.

We have been attending CATTS for over 5 years and can only recommend them to anyone looking for a friendly and professional service. My child's speech, communication and confidence has made huge improvements consistently over the years. He's gone from a child who was frustrated with very little words and screamed to let us know what he needed to now working on grammar! The sessions are always fun to keep him interested and focused on his needs and exactly what he should be working on. This progress wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't been attending Marijke at CATTS.

I learned a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

"Catts Ireland is providing a superb vital service for children"

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

Lovely facilities, nice class size. Amazing that only 3 rows back, it felt small and intimate.

I like the fact that you can look at the videos and browse the group at your own pace.

This was a fun, interactive course. Marijke was very good, and patient, friendly and funny.

“I liked learning sign language so it can help me communicate with my cousin and each other.”

"Our therapist obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into each of [NAME]'s sessions, very creative to get the best out of him."

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

I was a bit hesitant at first to ask a question, but once I did, she was really quick getting back to me with pointers and things to do.

"I learned how important it is to communicate. I hope it will make life happier for the service users.”

I liked the way the tutor presented the class. It enabled me to learn in a relaxed way. Her coverage was fantastic. I would attend another class hosted by her.

Patty’s approach to teaching was so engaging, she has a wealth of knowledge and a lovely way of delivering information. A really enjoyable experience overall.

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

I liked the structure of the day. The associations Marijke used helped me to remember the signs. I also like that the games reinforced the signs. Plus the sweets as rewards!

The BEST THING about CATTS is the One to One service, Great Advice and Tips to work on at home!

Very well organised event. - Looking forward to the next CATTS CPD event. Thank you!

The best thing about CATTS is the experience of the Speech Therapist. How she engages with my son. He understands a lot more, his receptive language has improved greatly since starting.

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

CATTS are very flexible. My child loves coming and my child understands the speech therapist's instructions, which is very important to me.

I find our therapist Brilliant! She gives great tips and is excellent in engaging with my son. It is much improved for primary school as he can tell me things that happen in his summer setting, which is less frustrating for him and less worrying for me.

CATTS Ireland were good and helpful hosts.
Great course. Need more interdisciplinary type courses in Ireland!

“I’ve learned 100 Lamh signs. I’ve learned ways to use them and importance of repetition. I’ve enjoyed Marijke’s energetic method of teaching.”

I liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

Excellent. Very informative and Patty was wonderfully engaging. Learned so much!

We researched a lot of places and time and time again CATTS was recommended to us. We are so glad we listened as we have seen great progress in our son. [Therapist] just "gets him" and its so nice to have a positive experience all the while our son is doing some "work".

“I enjoyed the games, these were practical and helped consolidate our learning and helped us to retain the new signs.”

Everyone has commented on how well my son's speech has come on.
His speech is more relevant to what is happening around him. Today, he answered a 'Where' question for the first time appropriately without being prompted first.

I liked your enthuasian and how personable and approachable you are. So much was covered and I liked how you were willng to show us lots of other sign.

That's fantastic thanks so much for all of those strategies! I want to maximise on this latest development with his desire to vocalise sounds and some words! Thanks a million!

Very informative course, learned a lot both theoretical and practical from a very skilled presenter.

The best thing about CATTS is that each session is individually tailored to that child's need at that time and carried out in a fun way.

The sessions are fun and she always strives to remember what works for our son down to the smallest details. Our SLT always made sessions fun and engaging but also was able to get the most out of each session which is so important when dealing with intellectual disability.

Good cooperation with parents to help special needs kids. Excellent Speech therapy support for kids with ASD.

CATTS really know how to attract great speakers. Really professionally run event. Felt very well looked after.

Since starting with CATTS, my son's confidence has improved, he is involved more socially and he is not as anxious.

I learned lots of new signs. Can't wait to learn more.

We've seen improvement from day one. We've also learned a lot from watching her work. My son enjoys his sessions with Marijke, she somehow manages to get a 4 year old to focus for the whole session and have fun while doing it. We're seeing constant improvement.

Efficient, excellent communication and follow up post classes, excellent advice for further at hone progress.

Huge amount of useful info. Video clips were useful.
Excellent topic and event. It is difficult to get the opportunity to learn from the main experts in specific fields.

The energy and humour of the presenter helps me remember. Marijke delivered it very well and made it very informative and enjoyable! 🙂

Very happy with the speech service my son is getting through CATTS. The therapist is working very well with my son and gets the best out of him. Only for this service my son would be getting no speech. I am very grateful.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

Lisa is very inspiring, very practical and we benefited most from the presenter’s own experience. Enjoyed the positive approach of presenter – I feel invigorated

“I’ve learned so many signs and how to effectively communicate with residents.”

I liked the structure of the class. Marijke made the class fun and enjoyable to learn the different signs.

I liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

CATTS is an excellent service providing Speech and Language which is highly needed for children with special needs.

"Very interesting. Benefits us especially while working with kids - learned so many things I never knew e.g. DVD, and apps"

Great few days. Very professionally done and all needs tended to and anticipated

I've joined so many groups etc to try help [NAME], this one is really useful. I do need to ask more questions though lol.

A Super Day! A wealth of knowledge. Loved the detail and attention to accuracy. Thank you.

I have been attending CATTS with my son for 5 years now and the service we have received is fantastic. Marijke is a wonderful therapist and my son's speech and communication has come on so much from when he started from a no-verbal little boy to a fully verbal child now. Marijke has each session planned to meet his needs and I feel fully involved. We travel a long distance to each session but it is worth it to see the difference in my son's communication and confidence.

I am very happy with the progress that my daughter has made since we started to come to CATTS. The service is professional, on point and there is a genuine interest in the child. Every session is different with a combination of work and games which is very effective. There are adequate breaks which is very important and an excellent understanding of my daughter's ASD and ADHD. The games and lesson plans tie in very naturally with whats going on with school and at home and this makes the sessions valuable and effective with excellent learning and development for my daughter. I have recommended CATTS to many other mums and will continue to do so.

Very happy with the attention and detail [NAME] gets at each session. Each session is setup in advance and if a games doesn't go to plan there is always a backup nearby.

I like the no rushing of each session so it can respond to what [NAME] needs on the day. He has opened up so much and has become more confident as time goes on.

I learned how to put Lamh into the school setting where I work. How to plan and create situations where I can use it.

Good insight into different behaviours of autism which was based in the real world. Really excellent

"This is a great service, he really looks forward to the therapy sessions."

“What did I like: being able to communicate with Lamh user. Brilliant course. Would recommend it to other people.”

I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter. It was really interactive, clear and well paced.

I have been using CATTS for several month with my daughter. What started off as a very difficult appointment every week (with another service), now my daughter is happy to enter the room immediately and engage with Marijke. I see an improvement at every appointment. I would be lost if I had not found CATTS.

CATTS work really well with my child's school resource teacher and SNA to insure my child has every opportunity to improve his communication skills.

"Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement. She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her."

I am very satisfied with the treatment I got from CATTS. I was a bit apprehensive but the friendly, professional attitude of the therapist put me at my ease. The comparison of my performance at the start of treatment and at the six-monthly follow up showed that my voice had improved both in volume and range. I am more than pleased.

Very beneficial program. I learnt a lot of strategies to help me.

I liked Marijke as a Lamh tutor. She was extremely engaging and personable. I like how it was fun during the lesson.

I liked the way the 100 words were split out throughout the day. Not information overload. Very enjoyable - the day flew!

“I’ve enjoyed learning everything about Lamh, including watching videos, doing games and working in group. It was very interesting.”

Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend.

"Great anecdotes helped me associate the words with the sign."

I think the best thing about CATTS is the professional service. The therapists are very skilled and it is of huge benefit to my child.

"Very helpful when we asked questions - she didn't hesitate to answer anything we asked"

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

I learned a lot of new signs and that it's possible to learn a lot of signs in a relatively short space of time.

My son has attended regularly for some months now, and responded very early on to the use of Lámh. He has made good progress and enjoys going to sessions. Overall would highly recommend Marijke as an SLT.

The best thing is the therapist's genuine interest in my child and getting to know her and what works best for her - in particular a shared passion for Pokemon! I have noticed improvements in pronunciation of words, developments of language and improvements of winning / losing scenarios.

The best thing about CATTS therapy is the tailored sessions and continuous review of what is working.

Found Marijke very enjoyable as a teacher. Made the course a lot more intereting and easier to learn.