Speech & Language Therapy

Children

Speech and language skills are complex, ​and take time to develop. They can be ​challenging for some children to master ​without support and guidance.

It may be tempting to adopt a “wait and ​see” approach, but research shows that ​early intervention often leads to more ​positive outcomes.

Adults

Some difficulties start in childhood, ​whilst others happen after an illness or ​injury. While speech may be affected by ​typical ageing, specific medical ​conditions often also have a large ​impact on both speech and language ​processing.



Dysphagia

The medical term used to describe ​difficulty swallowing food and/or ​drinks. It may occur if there is decreased ​sensation, strength or control of the ​muscles of the mouth or throat.


Dysphagia can occur for both children ​and adults.

additional services

Home Programms

Structured exercises to practice speech and language ​skills outside of therapy. These programms will be tailored ​to individual needs and designed to reinforce therapeutic ​goals. They often include games, worksheets, and ​interactive tasks that can be easily integrated into daily ​routines to support ongoing progress.

family/caregiver training

This can include techniques for enhancing ​communication, creating supportive communication ​environments, and effectively using therapeutic ​activities and tools in everyday interactions. The goal ​is to foster consistency and reinforce progress made ​during therapy.

group therapy

diagnostics/reports

Group sessions are designed to improve ​communication skills through interactive activities ​and collaborative exercises. Groups offer social ​interaction, peer support, and opportunities to ​practice communication in a real-world context. This ​fosters a sense of community and encourages ​participants to learn from and support each other ​while achieving their individual goals.

Reports are available to provide evaluations and ​progress summaries. A diagnostic report includes ​detailed assessments of communication skills, ​identifying specific needs and recommending ​tailored intervention strategies. Update reports ​track progress over time, highlighting ​improvements, ongoing challenges, and adjustments ​to therapy plans. These reports ensure clear ​communication with caregivers, educators, and ​other professionals.

Onward referrals

We offer onward referrals to ensure comprehensive ​care, connecting you with additional professionals as ​needed to support your continued progress and care.

Speech Therapy for Children

Connect Therapy Centre can provide assessment & ​intervention for a range of paediatric speech & language issues

Speech


By 3 years, most of what a child says should ​be understood.


They may substitute one sound for another, ​leave out sounds or distort sounds.


Speech sound disorders, including ​articulation and phonological disorders, ​impact ability to form the sounds for speech.


Children with articulation disorders struggle ​to accurately and consistently produce ​sounds when speaking. Children with ​phonological disorders misunderstand the ​rules that govern spoken language. They ​make speech errors as a result of this ​confusion.

Language

Language disorders can impact expressive ​and receptive communication and can ​seriously affect a child’s ability to interact ​with others and the world around them.


Expressive language involves what we ​say. Receptive language is what we ​understand.


They may have difficulties with:

Understanding

Using language

Reading

Writing


Language may also be effected by ​additional diagnoses or syndrome

Examples of client ​groups/problems treated:


  • Articulation difficulties (eg. ​lisps).
  • Autism
  • Developmental Language ​Disorder (DLD)
  • Speech delay
  • Developmental verbal ​dyspraxia
  • Language delays
  • Learning difficulties
  • Dyslexia
  • Stuttering/stammering
  • ADD/ADHD.
  • Selective Mutism
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome

Speech Therapy for Adults

Connect Therapy Centre can provide assessment & intervention ​for a range of adult speech & language issues

There are many reasons why an adult may need to attend Speech & Language ​Therapy. Some problems start in childhood. Others happen after an illness or ​injury.

Speech

  • Apraxia
  • Dysarthria
  • Stuttering
  • Voice

Language

  • Aphasia

Medical conditions

  • Progressive Neurological Conditions - Dementia, Parkinson’s ​Disease, Motor Neuron Disease etc
  • Head/Neck Cancers
  • Traumatic Brain Injury including stroke

elective services

  • Accent Modification
  • Voice and Communication Change for Transgender People

Dysphagia

The medical term used to describe difficulty swallowing food and/or ​drinks. It may occur if there is decreased sensation, strength or control of ​the muscles of the mouth or throat.


Dysphagia can occur for both children and adults.

It can result from various medical conditions, including neurological ​disorders, stroke, head and neck cancer, or injury.

Connect Therapy Centre offers


Full assessment and management of swallowing and feeding disorders (dysphagia).


Training and information sessions for family, nursing and care staff and safe ​swallow recommendations.

Typical signs of difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) include;

  • Sneezing or eye watering
  • Wet or gurgly voice
  • Recurrent Chest Infections
  • Difficulty controlling food or liquid in the mouth
  • Coughing or choking while eating or drinking
  • Sensation of food being stuck in the throat or chest
  • Pain while swallowing
  • Frequent heartburn or regurgitation
  • Unintentional weight loss due to eating difficulties

Online

How Online Sessions Work

Online therapy has a well established evidence base and is recognised as a ​valid service delivery model by the Irish Association of Speech and ​Language Therapists (IASLT), the Royal College of Speech and Language ​Therapists (RCSLT) and the American Speech and Hearing Association ​(ASHA)


We use engaging materials and activities to help clients participate in ​online sessions, and are constantly updating our practice as new materials ​and resources are released.



What You Need for Online Sessions?

  • High speed internet access.
  • A tablet/laptop or desktop with a camera.
  • Ideally a headset with a microphone, but not a necessity.
  • Quiet space, with minimal distractions nearby.



How Can Online Sessions Help?

Online services offer the same benefits as traditional face-to-face, with the ​added convenience of being able to access the services direct from your ​home.


If you are unsure whether online is right for you, our therapist can provide ​a free 15 minute mini-session to try it out. Just get in touch with us at ​contact@connecttherapycentre.ie for more information.


FAQs

How do I make a referral to Connect Therapy Centre?

We accept self referrals, referrals from care givers or professionals. You can call on 085 8413225 or email ​contact@connecttherapycentre.ie or fill in the contact form at the bottom of the website. After discussing concerns we can ​schedule an appointment.


How long will I be waiting for an appointment?

Most referrals/booking requests will be seen within one week.


Are sessions covered by health insurance?

If you have private health insurance, you will be able to claim some of the assessment and therapy costs. The number of sessions or ​amount covered by healthcare insurance varies. Hence it is advisable to contact your provider to get details of your entitlements. In ​addition to this, if you are paying income taxes, you are also entitled to claim for speech and language assessments and intervention ​via your income tax return.


Are your assessments recognised by the HSE and the Department of Education?

Yes they are. Our practitioners are fully qualified, experienced and registered with appropriate governing bodies. We provide high ​quality assessments using valid and appropriate assessment tools.


Why attend for private assessment and therapy?

Waiting times for public services may mean that your child/loved one has to wait for assessment and diagnosis which can delay ​availing of therapy and important services. Connect Therapy Centre can facilitate speech and language development while you are ​waiting to be called by your local HSE professional. We can also provide therapy to supplement services form your HSE therapist ​and can add follow on sessions to your HSE block of intervention. There are no restrictions as to the number or frequency of ​sessions available in private practice and treatment plans will be negotiated by you and your therapist following best practice ​guidelines, clinical decision making and evidence based practice.


Pricing

Speech Therapy

Initial Consult €110


Assessment & Report €250-550


Therapy Session 30 mins €70

Therapy Session 45 mins €85

Therapy Session 60 mins €100


Advice Session 30mins €70


Letter of Support €50


Home Program €110


Progress/summary report €110

Diagnostic therapy report €160




Breathwork

Private 1:1 90 mins €


Small Group €


Large Group €


Corporate Prices on Request




Cancellation more than 24 hours prior to appointment: No fee due

Cancellation less than 24 hours prior to appointment: 50% fee due

Cancellation on the day of appointment / No cancellation given: 100% fee due


Sarah graduated from University College Cork with a BSc Honours degree in ​Speech & Language Therapy. Sarah is registered with CORU, Ireland’s ​regulatory body for health & social care professionals (SL044110) and is also a ​member of the Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT) and ​Independent Speech Therapists of Ireland (ISTI). Sarah has experience working ​as a Speech & Language Therapist in a variety of services across the HSE in ​Ireland. After first handedly experiencing the powerful effects of ​transformational breathwork, Sarah trained with world renowned Breathwork ​Facilitation Trainer Jamie Janko and received her Breathwork facilitation ​certification also.

Contact

Location

Co. Limerick, Ireland

Online service throughout the country

Phone

Sarah - 0858413225

Email

contact@connecttherapycentre.ie