Duhallow SLT - Assessment and Consultation

23/11/2025

Happy Sunday !

Tomorrow the appointment book for January opens so give me a call to book your slot 😀. I'm really happy to talk to you regarding which type of assessment or appointment your child may require.

Services that will be offered include:

🟢 A speech sound assessment - for children who have difficulty with certain speech sounds.

🟡A language assessment - this assessment will check both your child's understanding and use of language.

(Summary or full reports are available following the above assessments).

🟠 Autism screening - this visit may involve a play based informal assessment for younger children and the completion of a parental screening tool. This screening will advise if onward referral for Autism assessment is indicated.

🟣 Speech and/or language programme - if you need activities and resources developed specifically for your child for both home, or school practise, a programme can be created for this purpose. This option can be availed of following an assessment being completed.

🔴 Speech / Language review - if you would like a review appointment to monitor your child's progress and get ideas for next steps, this could be the option for you.

🟤 Consultation (parent only)- this option is for parents who require a professional opinion and advice on the next steps for their child. This could be in relation to for example, navigating the health service, referral options and a signposting service where I am happy to share the knowledge and experience gained over two decades of working in the Irish health service to ensure that your child is on the correct clinical path.

Thanks for reading !

19/11/2025

A really useful talk that is being held locally on December 3rd for those who wish to know more about ADHD.

17/11/2025

A really practical information session for parents whose Preschoolers are due to transition to Primary next year. There'll be lots of great advice on how to have them ready to hit the ground running come September 🎒🎓

𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗’𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 — 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 (𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗢𝗙 𝟭𝟳 𝗡𝗢𝗩)
For parents/guardians and childcare providers. Practical tips to help children feel ready, confident and excited for the big move to primary.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲): https://forms.office.com/e/GW3e2HNNM1

🕒 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, ~70 𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗤&A):
• Mon 17 Nov — 10:00 | 19:30
• Tue 18 Nov — 10:00 | 19:30
• Wed 19 Nov — 10:00 | 19:30
• Thu 20 Nov — 10:00 | 19:30
• Fri 21 Nov — 10:00

🎯 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲
• Fostering independence at home (self-help skills like dressing, lunchboxes, tidying up)
• Letting children make simple choices to build confidence
• Setting steady routines that boost self-esteem and “I can do it” moments
• Helping children feel secure, ready to learn, and excited for the new start

📞 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽? NPC Helpline — 01 887 4477 | helpline@npc.ie
| https://www.npc.ie

16/11/2025

Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited to let you all know that Duhallow SLT (Speech and Language Therapy) is coming back in January 2026.

With over twenty years experience as a Primary Care Speech and Language Therapist in the HSE, I look forward to offering you clarity, reassurance and support when you need it, in relation to identifying your child's communication needs.

The services offered will include assessment and consultation only due to the service being part-time, so I'm unable to offer an intervention / therapy service at this time.

If you have concerns regarding your child's speech, language and/or communication, do give me a call on 085 7108559 and I will be happy to discuss the options and services that will be available to you from January.

Joann 😊

Duhallow SLT - Assessment and Consultation - provides an assessment, diagnostic and/ or a consultation service to the parents of children presenting with a range of communication difficulties in a friendly, child-centered environment.