A library of practical tips, downloadable checklists, and classroom strategies for parents, teachers, and adults.
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Lámh ‘Revise Your Signs’ signing session Interest Form
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete our Revise your Signs Expression of Interest survey. We’ll get back…
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Online vs In-Person Speech Therapy: What Does the Research Say?
The short answer: For the majority of speech and language therapy needs — including late talking, speech sound difficulties, stuttering, and…
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Readiness for Change in Speech Therapy
Change can be difficult, especially when it comes to speech therapy. However, readiness for change is a crucial step in creating…
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What Speech and Language Services we provide
Don’t take our word for it – check out what our past and present clients are saying. What Speech and Language…
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Common Questions about Online Speech Therapy
Since CATTS started online therapy, we had a few frequently asked questions about the process of Online Speech Therapy and what…
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Steps to start Online Speech and Language Therapy
What to expect after your initial enquiry to us. After you have submitted your enquiry, Joe, the CATTS practice manager will…
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How to setup Original Audio on Zoom.
Why Zoom Original Sound is important, and how to set it up. Video Walkthrough Steps to follow on: Setting up on…
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Why “Blocks” of Speech Therapy Don’t Work (the Way Families Hope They Will)
If you’ve ever been offered “a block of 6 or 8 sessions” and then put back on a waiting list, you’re…
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Why a “Speech and Language Therapist” Must Be CORU-Registered in Ireland
Helping clients make informed, safe choices in health care. Why We’re Sharing This Information Lately we have noticed services advertising online…
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How Online Speech and Language Therapy Works for Children with Autism at Home
A calm, predictable, and effective way to support your child’s communication — without leaving home Online Speech and Language Therapy offers…
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Late Talker or Speech Delay? A Guide for Irish Parents
🤔Is My Child a Late Talker? Signs and Next Steps How to understand what’s typical, what’s not, and when to seek…
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Red Flags for Speech & Language in Preschoolers
FREE Download for Preschool Teachers Red Flags for Speech & Language in Preschoolers✔ Typical milestones✔ Early warning signs✔ What’s normal vs….
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Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) – When the Throat Is Working Too Hard to Produce Your Voice
This is one of the most common reasons people are referred for Speech & Language Therapy. What It Feels Like You…
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Vocal Fatigue – When Your Voice Tires More Quickly Than It Should
Speaking should feel natural. It is normally something you do without effort. But if your voice becomes tired, weak, breathy, or…
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Referred to Speech & Language Therapy After Seeing an ENT? Here’s What to Expect.
Being referred to Speech & Language Therapy after seeing an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) specialist can bring up a mixture…
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Laryngospasm – When the Throat Feels Like It Closes
A laryngospasm is a sudden tightening of the vocal folds that can make breathing feel difficult for a short moment. It can be…
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Dysphonia – When the Voice Feels Strained or Hard to Control
Dysphonia means the voice is no longer functioning comfortably. You may notice: This is very common in: How Speech & Language…
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Voice Therapy Support for Adults
Your voice plays an important role in daily communication — in work, at home, and socially. When speaking becomes difficult, uncomfortable,…
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Speech Therapy Near Me
Speech Therapy Near Me. In a world where we can get anything delivered to our door, why should speech therapy be…
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Stuttering vs. Normal Disfluency in Children: When to Seek Help
➰Is It Stuttering? Understanding Your Child’s Speech Bumps Children don’t learn to speak in a straight line.During the early years (especially…
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My child’s speech cannot be understood
“My child’s speech cannot be understood” Important Note before you start reading: If, after reading this, you suspect your child has…
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What our clients say… ( According to Gemini AI )…
What our clients say… ( According to Gemini AI )… CATTS Ireland receives positive reviews for its convenient, nationwide online speech and…
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Transgender/Gender diverse Voice Therapy
Gender-Affirming Voice and Communication Change for Transgender and Gender-Diverse People An individual’s voice is a central part of their identity and…
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Taking Care of Your Voice
“I use my voice all the time for work. How can I look after my voice?” We rely on our voices…
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What is tongue thrust therapy?
A tongue thrust occurs when the tongue moves forward in an exaggerated way during swallowing, pushing against or between the front…
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A Parent’s Guide to Speech & Language Milestones (0–5 Years)
⭐A Parent’s Guide to Speech & Language Milestones (0–5 Years) Every child develops at their own pace — but when it…
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10 Fun Language-Boosting Activities for Young Children
🌟 Turn Playtime Into Talk Time: 10 Fun Language-Boosting Activities for Young Children Play isn’t just fun — it’s how children…
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CATTS Speech Therapy Rates
This page outlines the CATTS Therapy, Consultation fees, and how it works. After each session, you will be sent an invoice by…
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Lámh Module One from CATTS Feedback
What past Lamh Module One Online Attendees with CATTS have said over the years.
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Is my Child’s Speech is delayed?
Hearing your child saying his first word is magical. Each child is different and develops this skill at different stages. Girls…
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How to Help a Child Who Stutters (Video Guide + 5 Strategies)
How to Help a Child Who Stutters (Video Guide + 5 Strategies) Key Moments in this video Children learn language at…
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Does Online Speech Therapy Work
Does Online Speech Therapy Work? Answer: Yes! We get it. You might be skeptical. When most people think of Speech &…
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The Demand Capacity Model and how it influences Fluency.
The Demand Capacity Model and how it influences Fluency. A CATTS Clip from our ‘How to Help a Child who stutters’,…
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How speech and language therapy can help teens and adults who stutter
Stuttering is hard. Others don’t often understand how hard it can be for are a person who stutters. It can impact…
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Teacher needing help supporting a pupil with Autism
“I need some help to support a new pupil to my class who has Autism. What should I focus on?” Here are the key courses, in order, you need to take.
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Teacher needing help supporting a pupil with Down Syndrome
“I need some help to support a new pupil to my class who has Down Syndrome. What should I focus on?”…
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Speech Delay? Don’t Delay!
TLDR: If concerned – Contact a Speech and Language Therapist – the professional who knows most about speech and language development. Read more for why.
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What people don’t realise about being a Speech & Language Therapist
What most people don’t realise about being a Speech and Language Therapist.
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What type of service is Speech & Language Therapy
Where does Speech and Language Therapy fit into Service models?
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Why should parents or professionals do courses?
Why should you take a parent course?
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What is Parent Speech and Language Therapy coaching?
What it is. Why we use it. How it helps your child. This is a really vital part of the SLT…
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Report writing rant! – What are the biggest mistakes made when clinical report writing?
Oh boy! Watch your P’s and Q’s with this one! Make yourself comfortable and put on another coffee, this is a…
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Key advice when bringing a child to Speech & Language Therapy for the first time
This episode is to share some advice for parents who are bringing their child to a speech therapist (online or in person) for the first time.
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Ideas for home speech therapy practice
CATTS Senior Speech Therapists Marijke and Jennifer talk about ideas you can use at home for speech therapy. #cattschats
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How environmentally friendly is Teletherapy?
CATTS Senior Speech Therapists Marijke and Jennifer talk on a range of SLT and Teletherapy topics of interest to Parents and…
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How to engage a child through Online Speech & Language Therapy
How to engage a child during Online Speech and Language Therapy.
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What is the biggest success factor for Speech and Language Therapy?
CATTS Senior Speech Therapists Marijke and Jennifer talk about what they consider is the BIGGEST influencer of successful Speech and Language…
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Insider tips to watch out for when seeing an SLT
CATTS Senior Speech Therapists Marijke and Jennifer talk about some of the things to watch out for when your child attends an SLT.
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What is the most interesting thing you have seen in Teletherapy?
CATTS Senior Speech Therapists Marijke and Jennifer talk about the most interesting things they have seen in Teletherapy. #slpeeps #speechtherapy #speechies…
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What is your favourite Teletherapy background to use?
CATTS Senior Speech Therapists Marijke and Jennifer talk about Teletherapy backgrounds and how to use them in online sessions. #slpeeps #speechtherapy…
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How to manage siblings in Teletherapy sessions
CATTS Senior Speech Therapists Marijke and Jennifer talk about how to manage siblings and other family members in Teletherapy sessions. #slpeeps #speechtherapy #speechies #cattschats
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Message to Newly Graduated Speech and Language Therapists
CATTS Senior Speech Therapists Marijke and Jennifer pass on their top tips to the next generation of Speech & Language Therapists
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Any fun ideas or strategies for sentence Structure for a 5 year old?
Marijke answers some of your common questions. (Recorded Live) For more helpful links, tips and questions answered, check out our ‘Useful…
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How to help a 7yr old boy who mumbles and is hard to understand?
Marijke answers some of your common questions. (Recorded Live) For more helpful links, tips and questions answered, check out our ‘Useful…
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What is a tongue thrust?
Marijke answers some of your common questions. (Recorded Live) For more helpful links, tips and questions answered, check out our ‘Useful…
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My daughter is 13 and very difficult at times to understand is it too late for SLT intervention?
Marijke answers some of your common questions. (Recorded Live) 🎧Teens (13–17) Is your teen struggling with their voice, speech clarity or…
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Any techniques for working with children as young as 22 months with ASD?
Marijke answers some of your common questions. (Recorded Live) For more helpful links, tips and questions answered, check out our ‘Useful…
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What age are grommets effective until?
For more helpful links, tips and questions answered, check out our ‘Useful Links’ page here. Back to Parent Q&A Archive Here
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Why does a lot of Speech and Language Therapy focus on teaching parents?
What is Parent coaching? This is simply another way we help engage children. This is exactly similar to what we do…
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Any tips helping a child pronounce words?
For more helpful links, tips and questions answered, check out our ‘Useful Links’ page here. Back to Parent Q&A Archive Here
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What are the chances of my 4 year old non verbal daughter with hyperphonia becoming verbal?
For more helpful links, tips and questions answered, check out our ‘Useful Links’ page here. Back to Parent Q&A Archive Here
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Snowglobe Thoughts (for kids & adults)
Short extract from Jacci Jones’ FREE COURSE on Childhood Anxiety. Snowglobe thoughts. Useful way of managing your thoughts – useful for kids and big kids!
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Can you claim back any of the costs of SLT?
Can you claim back any of the costs of SLT? Marijke answers your question in this short Q&A video.
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Why should parents be involved in therapy?
Parents are the true experts on their children, but the process of evaluation and the development of a therapy plan can…
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A-Z Guide of Special Needs Entitlements
Just got off the phone with a caller with a very young child who is starting out on their journey. Taking…
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How to get a Letter of Support from your SLT (Or other Healthcare provider)
OK, so firstly, there is going to be a time when you will need a Letter of Support from your therapist…
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Your child’s favourite toy
YOU are your child’s favourite toy Another of our speech therapy tips from SLT Jennifer on how to engage with your…
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Can someone sit in on my child’s therapy session?
For the most part, a parent, carer, or even both parents will sit in on a therapy session with their child….
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Using Specific Words
“Whazzit? Whatzzizname?” Another of our speech therapy tips from Marijke Morris on the importance of using Specific Words when communicating and encouraging…
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Pacing Boards
Pacing Boards. What are they, and how can they help? Another tip from Marijke Morris on how to properly use Pacing Boards…
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Doing the Unexpected
Another tip from Marijke Morris on the importance of doing the Unexpected when trying to stimulate a child’s speech.
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Can I claim CATTS services back against tax, or from my Private Health Insurance Provider?
Can I claim CATTS services back against tax, or from my Private Health Insurance Provider? Yes, you can claim CATTS services…
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CATTS’ Cancellation Policy
Cancelled Therapy Sessions “I could be helping someone else now.” What is CATTS’ Cancellation Policy? Cancellations in health services (both public…
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Part to Whole Relationships
Part to Whole Relationships Pretty much everything in the world is made up of smaller bits. So for every WHOLE, it…
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Toys for Your Toddler
Toys for Your Toddler It’s Christmas day. You have spent the past two months shopping for the most PERFECT present for…
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School Holiday Activities for Language Development
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] School Holiday Activities for Language Development School holidays. A time when everyone enjoys a break from school and work. During…
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How can I look after my voice?
Our Voice Care for Teachers course is now Online HERE. How can I look after my voice? It is vital that…
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What is Dyspraxia?
What is Dyspraxia? In the past few years there has been an increasing recognition and diagnosis of dyspraxia. The international medically…
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8 Voice Care Tips for Teachers
Our Voice Care for Teachers course is now Online HERE. 8 Voice Care Tips for Teachers It is vital that…
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8 Ways to Grow Your Preschooler’s Vocabulary
8 Ways to Grow Your Preschooler’s Vocabulary New words are the building blocks of language. You don’t need flash cards, technology…
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Are you concerned about your child`s vision?
Vision is one of the primary senses that helps us to navigate around our environment. It helps us to perceive shape,…
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Everyday Toys and how they can help your child’s development
Toys Toys Toys!!! Shopping for toys can be a difficult task at the best of times. Playing with toys is a…
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What is Central Auditory Processing Disorder (known as CAPD or APD)
Auditory processing disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), is a term used to describe a variety of…
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Why is it important to read with my child?
“Why is it important to read with my child?” Reading is possibly the most important and beneficial skill your child will…
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What is Oro-motor therapy?
What is Oro-motor therapy? Despite the controversy and the lack of evidence to support its use (Lof 2006); Oro-motor therapy has…
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Transitions – What are they, and why are they important?
Transitions. You have probably heard of them in some shape or form. In this short article we will discuss the following:…
