Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

[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.

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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

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

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

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

[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 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 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.

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

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

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

“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!

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

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.

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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

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

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 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.”

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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

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.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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

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.

"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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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.

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

"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."

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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'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 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.

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

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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

I learned 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.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

[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 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.

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

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

“I liked 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.

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.

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 !

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

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

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

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

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

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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 the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

"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.”

[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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

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.

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.

[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.

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 really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

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

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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

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

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

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

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

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 more ways to create communication opportunities.

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

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.

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 liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

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

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

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

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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."

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

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

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.

"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."

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

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.

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".

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

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

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

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

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

[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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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."

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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 !

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

"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 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.

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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 Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

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

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.

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

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

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

[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.

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

“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.”

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

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 !

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

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

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

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

Very 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.

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

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

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

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

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

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

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] 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.

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

“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 so many signs and how to effectively communicate with residents.”

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

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

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

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

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS 🙂

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

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 learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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 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!

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 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.

[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.

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

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

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

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

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

I learned 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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

[NAME] 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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

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.