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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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 a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

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

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 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!

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

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

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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!

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

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 !

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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

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 multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

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

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

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

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.

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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.

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

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

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.

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".

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.

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.”

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

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 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’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.”

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] 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.

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

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.

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

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

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.

"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."

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.

[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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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

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

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

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 liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

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

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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

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 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."

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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 !

[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 nobody was singled out. The signs were demonstrated as a group.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

[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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

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".

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

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

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 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.

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

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 a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

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

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

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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.

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

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 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 learned a lot of new Lamh signs

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

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

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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.

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

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

"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’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 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.

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

[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 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.

"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.

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

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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 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.

[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 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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

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.

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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.

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

"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.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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 service, he really looks forward to the therapy sessions."

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 liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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

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

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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

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.”

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 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 Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

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

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

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

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

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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".

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

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

[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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

“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.”

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

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.

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

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

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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

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

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.

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 came away with far more than I could have imagined

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!

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

I learned a lot more than I expected to! 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.

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & 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.

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] 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

“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.

[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.

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 !

"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."

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

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

"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."

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.

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

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

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

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

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 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 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 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 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.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.”

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!

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

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

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!

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

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

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

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

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

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

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

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

[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 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 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 Ireland is providing a superb vital service for children"

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

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

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 learned a lot more than I expected to! 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.

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

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

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 !

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.

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

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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

"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 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!

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

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.

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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

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

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

"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 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

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.

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

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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 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.

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

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

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 Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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.

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

"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."

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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.

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

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

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’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.”

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

"Great anecdotes helped me associate the words with the 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.

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

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

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.