What our clients say

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

[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.

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.

"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."

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.

[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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

"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."

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

[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.

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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.

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

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.

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

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. Only annoyed we didn't know about it before. We would have taken him years ago."

[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.

[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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

"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."

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

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.

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

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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.

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

[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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

[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.

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

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

"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."

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

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

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.

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.

"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."

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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.

[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 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.

[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.

"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."

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

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.

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

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 Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

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

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

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

“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.”

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

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

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 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!

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

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

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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

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.

“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.

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

[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.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.

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

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

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

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

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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

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

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

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

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

[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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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

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

"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."

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.

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

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.

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! ?

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

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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

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

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

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

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.

[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 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.

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.

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

"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."

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

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

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.

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

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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

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

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

“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.”

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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

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!

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

[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.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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.

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

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.

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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

[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.

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

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

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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.

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

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

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

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

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

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

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

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.

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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.

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

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

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

"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."

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

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

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

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.

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

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

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.