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Apley Speech & Language Therapy Services

Apley Speech & Language Services was established in 2007 by Patricia Curtis, a Speech & Language Therapist with 24 years experience working with children.

Since 1990 Patricia has specifically developed an expertise with children, both those in school and the Under 5’s with speech and language delays.

Patricia has worked in clinics, nurseries, day care centres, community groups and primary schools in England prior to 2007 as part of the Sure Start Initiative and can offer a wide range of accredited training and services to Early Years Settings and Primary & Secondary Schools.

The practice is based in the Wicklow Enterprise Centre, Wicklow Town, approximately 30 to 40mins from South Dublin on the N11. I regularly see clients from Wicklow, Dublin and Wexford. I will travel anywhere in Ireland to deliver training.

Talking is Child’s Play

Due to the current COVID -19 pandemic my premises at Wicklow Enterprise Centre are currently closed so I am not in a position to offer direct face to face therapy.

However in suitable cases and where it is possible I am offering an online service. To determine if this is a suitable option for you and your child please call me on 087 6297563 to discuss.

Some points worth considering as to whether online therapy might work for you and your child

  • 1. Firstly, think of it like a home visit– but you don't have to clean the house.
  • 2. You do need to have a relatively quiet corner or room
  • 3. You can use a laptop, tablet or your phone. In general the larger the screen the better and more comfortable for you.You don't need a super fast internet connection but the quality is affected by how strong your connection is.
  • 4.If it is your first online therapy session and if you are unsure of your connection speed, please make sure no one else is using the house WiFi for the duration
  • 5. You don't need to download any apps or have username or password You click on a unique link I will sends you. No other data gets sent.
  • 6. You will enter a virtual waiting room and I will see you are there as arranged previously and begin the session.
  • 7. Just a suggestions - wireless earphones, if you have them are great as you can move and listen and the same time and leave your camera focused on where you and your child are playing

What do you need for a session?

Generally the toys you have at home should be more than enough to start working with. When appropriate I will share resources, before, during and after the session and my screen during the session.

Stay Safe and I look forward to a return to normal conditions as soon as possible.