Time to Talk SLT
Speech & Language Therapy and Autism Assessments in Clonmel
Time to Talk provides private speech and language therapy and multi-disciplinary autism assessments for children in Clonmel. All services are delivered by CORU-registered therapists and clinical psychologists following HSE-recognised diagnostic pathways.
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- CORU Reg. SL041526
- IASLT Member
- HSE-Recognised
Time to talk SLT Based in Munster
Time to Talk provides specialist speech and language therapy in Clonmel, including autism assessments for children and support for a wide range of communication challenges, helping every child communicate with confidence and thrive.
- Autism
- Selective Mutism
- Global Developmental Delay
- Language Delay
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Speech Delay
- Hearing Impairment Disability
- Speech Disorder
- Stammer
- Social Communication Difficulties
What is a language delay?
Delayed language is simply where the child is following the ‘normal’ pattern of language development
What is delayed speech?
This is where the child has difficulty producing sounds (articulation or phonology).
What are the early signs of autism?
The first signs of autism usually appear as developmental delays before the age of 3. Are you worried that your child is not meeting the developmental milestones?
Planning an Assessment for Autism Ireland?
Our complete guide to autism assessment Ireland explains the assessment process, private and HSE options, costs, waiting times and what to expect.
What therapy approaches are used to support child development?
Highly specialized and trained in a range of therapy approaches to best suit the development of your child’s needs.
Is teletherapy available for families outside of Munster?
Teletherapy is now available. Teletherapy sessions are conducted via secure video conferencing, providing the same clinical standard as in-clinic appointments.
What to expect on my child's first appointment with Time To Talk Speech and Language Therapy?
Read more in our FAQ.
Comprehensive Autism Assessments to families which are in line with international best practice guidelines. The assessment is completed by registered professionals – Clinical Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist. Learn more about our autism diagnosis ireland or view our fees.
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Time to Talk speech and language therapy & Autism assessment
Highly recommended for effective communication improvement.
For families who know that speech matters, we provide autism assessment and personalised speech and language therapy.
Excellent
20 reviews
It was really excellent autism assessment experience in Clonmel. No years-long public wait, seen within weeks. My baby had problem with some sounds, now he recover those words.
My son loves coming to speech and language therapy with Ahlem. His receptive and expressive language has greatly improved. I highly recommend Time to Talk
My daughter first attended time to talk when she was 20 months old. Harper had no words at this age. We went every few weeks for speech and language and slowly harpers words began to come. I cannot recommend time to talk enough for any parents who are worried about their children's speech delay. My daughter is now 3. She is combining words together, she is very intelligent knows all her colours, numbers, letters, shapes. She is able to request, pretend play and her joint attention has massively improved. She now loves to request hugs and kisses and her personality just shines. Harper has now being diagnosed with autism, but she is flourishing into the most beautiful little girl from all the help we have got here. Early intervention is always key and I am so happy I didn't wait it out and see how things would go. Instead I picked up the phone and made our first appointment in time to talk and got the greatest gift in the world to hear my daughters beautiful voice. Thank you for all you do. You are amazing.
My son is 9 years old, and after trying many therapists over the years, we were truly fortunate to find Time to Talk. Ahlem’s warmth, expertise, and genuine care set her apart from everyone else. My son has made incredible progress under her support, and we as parents have felt guided and understood throughout. Honestly, she is one of the best therapists we’ve ever met.
I high recommend Ahlem at Time to Talk Clonmel. She has been amazing with my son. His speech has vastly improved since starting with Ahlem. We are communicating very well. The 1:1 service and regular sessions has been amazing. Highly recommend.
In the space of 12 months, Killian’s speech improved massively. When we started with Ahlem, he had a severe speech issue and was extremely hard to understand. He now speaks clearly and has gained so much confidence in such a short space of time. None of this would have been possible without Ahlem! She is amazing at what she does, is extremely patient and we as parents also learned so much from our time with her. We will be forever grateful for the work she has put in with him and the tools she has given us to help him going forward.
When we first attended our little girl had practically no word she was 4 years old and we were so worried about her But since she started attending speech and language here we have never looked back she was so happy going here and Alhem is such an amazing person/teacher she made Evvie so comfortable and Evvie started learning and flourishing. We were given home work to do everyday at home and we have done this homework everyday and now 2 years on she is doing brilliant and her words and sentences are amazing. Alhem has helped Evvie so much we will be forever grateful to her amazing.
My daughter has been attending Ahlem for 3 years now, we have seen huge improvements in her speech and development. She enjoys her weekly sessions and Ahlem always seems to make it practical, fun and is always very kind.
My three children have been attending Ahlem for nearly two years. She is so professional and knowledgeable. We initially came to Time to Talk for an autism assessment, and my children have continued to benefit from ongoing speech and language therapy. Ahlem has great resources that keep them interested and engaged. My children’s speech has improved so much, going from unintelligible to nearly perfect. I recommend time to talk Clonmel, Ahlem and her clinic highly. She has had such a positive impact on my children.
Seana
I would highly recommend Ahlem’s speech and language therapy – autism assessment service in Ireland. My son has been attending for over 2 years now. In the summer of last year, we wanted our son to have an Autism Assessment, so we contacted Time to Talk SLT. I was aware that there were certain criteria needed in order to be accepted by the HSE and Department of Education.
We have been attending weekly sessions with Ahlem for over a year and her progress with my son has been amazing. When we first met Ahlem, my son was non-verbal. Thanks to her support, he is now talking and communicating much more effectively. We have both learnt a lot from Ahlem. She is so kind and has great toys to keep the kids interested. She is also CORU registered so I am able to claim back the majority of the cost through my health insurance and most importantly my son loves seeing her every week.
Kate
FAQs about Autism Assessment
What are the 5 main symptoms of autism?
Differences in social communication, sensory processing, repetitive behaviours, focused interests, and preference for routines.
What is the main sign of autism?
There isn’t one single sign—autism presents differently in every person.
What is mistaken for autism in adults?
ADHD, anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, trauma, and introversion can sometimes overlap with autistic traits.
What are the top 3 signs of autism?
Differences in communication, sensory differences, and repetitive behaviours or strong interests.
At what age is autism first noticed?
Traits often become noticeable between 12 months or even earlier if there is a history of autism in the family and 3 years, though some people are identified much later.
What are the three causes of autism?
There is no single cause. Autism is linked to genetics, brain development before birth, and environmental influences during pregnancy.
What are the 10 symptoms of autism?
Social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, repetitive movements, focused interests, preference for routine, differences in eye contact, literal thinking, stimming, emotional regulation differences, and masking.
What does undiagnosed autism look like?
Someone may feel different, mask their traits, experience sensory overwhelm, frequent abdominal pain, school refusal , struggle socially, and feel exhausted from adapting to others’ expectations.
At what age does autism start?
Autism begins before birth and is present from early development, even if it’s recognised later in life.
How to get diagnosed with autism
At Time to Talk, no GP referral is needed. You contact the clinic directly to book an assessment with Ahlem Birem, a CORU-registered Speech and Language Therapist, working alongside Dr Carol O’Dwyer, a Senior Clinical Psychologist. The process runs 3-4 appointments over several weeks using ADOS-2 and ADI-R, and the final report is accepted by the HSE and Department of Education.
- Book Your Autism Assessment
Because speech matters, we help you understand your child’s needs and plan the next steps.
Appointments available within weeks, not years.
- Call us: 083 159 9064
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