[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.

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

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 liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

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

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 enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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 liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

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.

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.

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

"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!

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

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

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

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

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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

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

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.

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

“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.”

[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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

“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.

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

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.

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

[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.

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.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

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 made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

"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 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.”

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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

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

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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 !

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 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 came away with far more than I could have imagined

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

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

"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."

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 of new Lamh signs

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 Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

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

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

“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.”

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

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

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

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.

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

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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

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

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

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I learned 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.

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

[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.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

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

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

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

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.

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

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

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

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

I'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 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.

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.

"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."

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

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

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.

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

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

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 !

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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

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

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

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

[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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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 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 really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

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

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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".

"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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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

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 !

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

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.

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

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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

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

[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.

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

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

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

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

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.

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

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

We 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 came away with far more than I could have imagined

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.

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 !

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

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

[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.

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

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.

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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.

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

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.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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

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

The best thing about CATTS is the 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 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.

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

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 Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

"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 enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

[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.

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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 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.

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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

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

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

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

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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.

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

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

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.

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 therapy is the tailored sessions and continuous review of what is working.

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.

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!

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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%

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

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.

"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."

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.

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] 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.

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

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

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

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

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I 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!

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

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

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.

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

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

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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

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

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

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

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

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

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

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

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.

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 the One to One service, Great Advice and Tips to work on at home!

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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.

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

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

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.

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

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

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

[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.

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

“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.”

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 !

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.

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.

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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

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

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.