Speech & language therapy for children.
Private, specialist speech and language therapy for children across Dublin — delivered from our Stillorgan practice by a small team of CORU-registered therapists.
What speech and language therapy covers
"Speech and language therapy" is a broad term, and that's often confusing for parents. In practice, it covers several distinct but related areas: how clearly your child produces speech sounds, how well they understand and use language, how fluently they speak, and how comfortably they use communication socially , with family, friends and in the classroom.
At Spark Speech, we work across all of these areas with children from toddlerhood through the teenage years, and with autistic children and children who use AAC. Every plan starts with understanding your child specifically, not applying a generic programme.
Common reasons families come to us
- A toddler who isn't talking as much as expected, or isn't yet combining words
- A child who is hard to understand outside the family
- Concerns about stammering or dysfluent speech
- A diagnosis , or query , of autism, and questions about communication support
- Difficulty following instructions, telling stories, or understanding at school
- A need for a formal assessment for school, HSE services, or your own peace of mind
Our approach
Sessions are play based, child led, and genuinely enjoyable , we've found that children make the fastest progress when therapy doesn't feel like a chore. Parents are involved throughout: every session ends with a few minutes discussing what we worked on and how to build it into daily life at home.
Explore by area
Speech Delay
Support for toddlers and young children who aren't talking as much as expected.
Language Delay
Building understanding, vocabulary and sentence structure.
Speech Sound Disorders
Clearer speech sounds through targeted, motor-based practice.
Stammering
Specialist fluency support for children who stammer.
Developmental Language Disorder
Long-term support for children with DLD.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Intensive, specialist therapy for motor speech planning difficulties.
Questions parents ask
What does a speech and language therapist actually do?+
A speech and language therapist (SLT) assesses and treats difficulties with understanding language, using language, speech sound production, fluency, voice, and social communication. Sessions are play-based for young children and focus on practical, everyday goals.
What age does speech and language therapy start?+
We see children from around 18 months onward. Earlier support for late talkers is well supported by research, but it's never too late to start — we also work with school-age children and teenagers.
Do I need a referral to see a speech and language therapist privately?+
No. You can contact us directly and book a consultation without a GP or HSE referral, which is one of the main reasons families choose private therapy.
How long does a course of therapy usually last?+
It depends entirely on your child. Some children need a short course of focused sessions; others benefit from ongoing support over months or years. We review progress regularly and only recommend what's needed.