Paediatric SLT Services
Tá céim sa Ghaeilge ó Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ag ár dTeiripeoir Urlabhra agus Teanga (SLT). Cuirimid seirbhísí SLT ar fáil trí Ghaeilge nó go dátheangach (Gaeilge agus Béarla), ag brath ar riachtanais an ghasúir nó na scoile.
Early Language Development
We provide support for children in Galway experiencing early language delays, also known as a “late talker”, helping them build crucial communication skills.
Speech Sound Development
We provide speech therapy for children struggling with pronunciation and articulation, ensuring they are understood by their listeners in the community. Does your child say ‘tat’ instead of cat or ‘wabbit’ for rabbit? We can assess their speech sounds to determine if their speech is delayed and provide a comprehensive therapy plan to begin to work on these.
Language Delay
We can assess and treat your child with language delay by supporting their understanding of spoken language, ability to follow multi-step directions, use of expressive vocabulary, and grammar development, including sentence structure and word endings. Through play-based therapy and structured activities, we help children build these core language skills while working closely with parents to implement strategies in everyday situations at home.
Developmental Language Disorder
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is a condition where children have significant problems understanding and/or using spoken language and are likely to carry on into adulthood. Their language difficulties must have a significant impact on progress at school, or on everyday life, and they are unlikely to make progress without help. We can diagnose DLD and offer evidence-based treatment, helping children to build essential language skills for academic and social success during and beyond school.
Autism
We celebrate neurodiversity and support autistic individuals in understanding and embracing their unique communication styles. Our personalized, neuro-affirming approach focuses on empowering autistic identity while enhancing language development, social communication, and daily interactions through strategies that respect and validate individual strengths and communication preferences.
Cleft Lip & Palate speech and language therapy
Children with a cleft palate are more at risk of having difficulties with speech and language. We offer targeted support for early speech-language development and resonance, including helping them to establish correct sounds from 9 months old, correct tongue and lip placement errors, monitor nasality and improve palate function for speech. We are based in Galway City, but we can work closely with their specialist SLT team in Dublin to ensure optimal outcomes.
Social Communication
We celebrate neurodivergent communication styles, by recognising that social interactions are diverse and meaningful. Our approach empowers children to develop communication strategies that honour their unique social strengths, helping them connect authentically and confidently in ways that feel natural and comfortable to them. We partner with parents to understand their child’s personal communication style and help their child thrive, while staying true to themselves.
Study Skills
We teach effective study strategies including how to break down revision into manageable chunks, create memorable study notes, and organise materials in a way that works for each student. We also support students with practical exam preparation techniques, time management skills, and ways to use helpful technology, while providing strategies to manage exam-related stress and anxiety.