Clare Speech Therapy

Clare Speech Therapy Child & Adult Speech & Language Therapy based in Ennis, Co. Clare run by Claire O'Loughlin, Speech & Language Therapist, BSc., MIASLT, MIASLTPP

A native of Ennis, Claire O'Loughlin graduated from NUI, Galway in 2010 and completed her postgraduate certificate in the 'Management of Dysphagia' at the University of Ulster in 2011. Claire is a fully registered member of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) and Independent Speech Therapists Ireland (ISTI). Having worked in private practice in Ennis for three years, Claire founded Clare Speech Therapy in 2014. Claire is committed to providing a high-quality service within her local community and helping individuals of all ages and levels of ability to reach their full potential. Since 2010, Claire has worked in a range of clinical settings: community clinics, preschools, primary and secondary schools, nursing homes, hospitals and long term care settings. Claire has provided services to children and adults with a vast range of communication and swallowing difficulties, such as: language delays, articulation/phonological (speech) impairments, receptive and expressive specific language impairments (SLI), stammers and voice disorders. Claire has also worked as a guest lecturer for Phonology on the MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Limerick. Claire has a particular interest in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders and early intervention. Claire has presented her research into parents’ experiences of an early intervention service at the Annual Down syndrome Ireland ‘Study and Tell Day’ in 2010 and the IASLT Biennial Conference 2011. Her research paper has been published in the 2011 issue of the Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies. Claire is committed to continuing professional development and has attended numerous courses including:

-Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
-Lámh manual sign system training;
-Autism Diagnostic Observational Scale (ADOS-2) training;
-DIR/Floortime Model of Intervention training.
-Paediatric Feeding Difficulties & Sensory Issues (SI Network);
-Adult Specialist Voice Training: Laryngeal Manual Therapy (LMT);
-Adult Specialist Dysphagia Training: cervical auscultation training. Claire is a member of the Sensory Integration Network UK & Ireland and the national Special Interest Groups regarding: Specific Speech and Language Impairment (SSLI), Paediatric Intellectual Difficulty and Dysfluency/Stammering. Contact Claire directly on 083-1839839
or info@clarespeechtherapy.ie or visit www.clarespeechtherapy.ie

Looking forward to delivering this Webinar to parents & caregivers of autistic children this Thursday April 10th 💜💛💚🧡🩵🩶
05/04/2025

Looking forward to delivering this Webinar to parents & caregivers of autistic children this Thursday April 10th 💜💛💚🧡🩵🩶

Date for the diary! Thursday, April 10th, the wonderful Coru Registered Speech and Language Therapist, Claire O'Loughlin from Clare Speech Therapy, has very kindly volunteered to host an online webinar for our parents on Gestalt Language Processing from 7 to 8pm!!

29/03/2024

April is a GREAT time to buy your AAC app! Check each developer for their sale dates.

We are often asked what we use. Our pageset for SeeCVISpeakAAC is running on Proloqou2Go, but TD Snap offers similar functionality (swipe) for navigation.

FYI: Here's Assistiveware's sale dates.

LAMP Words for Life is now available on iPhone 🥳🥳🥳
29/03/2024

LAMP Words for Life is now available on iPhone 🥳🥳🥳

See what new features are new in update 2.47 for TouchChat, LAMP Words for Life, and Dialogue AAC.

If you think a communication app might be beneficial for you, your child or someone you know/ teach/ support, talk to yo...
29/03/2024

If you think a communication app might be beneficial for you, your child or someone you know/ teach/ support, talk to your/ their speech & language therapist. Many of these apps will be 50% off in the coming weeks (you could save €150 on the full price!!)

Save the date - Wednesday, April 24 through Tuesday, May 7, 2024! 50% off PRC-Saltillo’s TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC! Check out app sale details: https://www.prc-saltillo.com/articles/2024-App-Sale?mode=view

How Egg-citing!!! 🐣🐇🐣
29/03/2024

How Egg-citing!!! 🐣🐇🐣

https://www.idonate.ie/event/easterbunnyfundraiser

Our Easter Bunny Meet & Greet Fundraiser is this Saturday March 30th🐰🐣🥳. The Easter Bunny will be visiting the playgrounds listed below and collecting donations for EVA - Ennis Voices for Autism . Everyone can get their photo taken and get delicious chockie eggs.

***Please note that any child with special needs who may have difficulty queueing to see the Bunny - please do not queue, come straight to the top and our volunteers will help you meet Bunny***

We have an idonte link available for anyone who might like to support us, but may not be able to come along🐰

Huge EVA Thank You to Lyons/Donlon SuperValu, Tulla for very kindly donating the Easter Eggs to The Easter Bunny🐰

Please share! Upcoming sale, 50% off the LAMP words for life app 🤩
25/03/2023

Please share! Upcoming sale, 50% off the LAMP words for life app 🤩

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with 50% off LAMP Words for Life®!

I’m delighted to have been invited to run this Webinar series again; this time for the Clare, Tralee & Navan Education &...
01/03/2023

I’m delighted to have been invited to run this Webinar series again; this time for the Clare, Tralee & Navan Education & Support Centres.

📢Primary School Teachers and SNAs
➡️Speech and Language Webinar Series - Educating Children with Oral Language Difficulties
📅Thursday, 2 March, Tuesday, 14 March & Thursday, 30 March 2023
⏲️7pm to 8pm (3 x 1 hour sessions)
🗣️Claire O’Loughlin
📌Zoom
💰€10 for the 3 sessions
®️ https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cyULd9FoTvWN8qo9ykKohA

Tralee Education Support Centre Navan Education & Support Centre

Looking forward to meeting everyone…
01/02/2023

Looking forward to meeting everyone…

We are delighted to welcome the fabulous Claire O'Loughlin, Speech Therapist and owner of Clare Speech Therapy to speak with our parents on Thursday February 16th at 7pm at The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis. She has very kindly offered her time for free and we're very grateful! Please text Michelle on 083 1964422 with your name if you wish to attend. Numbers are limited.

14/10/2022
I have been so lucky to work with this inspirational young woman for almost 4 years. It has been amazing to see her cont...
10/07/2016

I have been so lucky to work with this inspirational young woman for almost 4 years. It has been amazing to see her continue to progress far beyond anyone's expectations. Her story is truly one-of-a-kind which is why she has written a book to share her experience with others. I cannot wait to read it!! She has asked me to share the following info with you all....

***Book Launch***
-'I Am Free' by Patricia Ingle
-Sept 5th @ 5pm
-@ O'Mahonys Bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick
-A very special guest will be there with Patricia to launch the book!

Address

Roslevan Shopping Centre, Tulla Road
Ennis

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Clare Speech Therapy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Clare Speech Therapy:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category