Speech & Language Assessment
for children in Ireland
At Constellation Healthcare, we provide high-quality, child-centred speech and language assessments designed to understand and support your child’s unique communication journey.
Whether you are seeking clarity around your child’s speech development or looking for guidance as you begin to explore children’s speech therapy, our private assessments offer timely, trusted insight.
Our goal is to help children develop clear communication skills—empowering them to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs as they grow.
Our HSE- recognised reports are clear and comprehensive, giving you confidence in the next steps for your child’s support.
When a Speech and Language Assessment may help your child
A Speech & Language assessment may be helpful if you’ve noticed your child experiencing any of the areas below, or if there are other features of your child’s speech, language or communication you have noticed.
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Using little or no speech
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Language development that follows a different timeline or pattern
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Differences in social communication style (such as preferring not to make eye contact or finding taking turns in conversation challenging)
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Finding it easier to share information in structured or supported ways, rather than recounting events spontaneously
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Using repetition (echolalia) as a meaningful communication strategy
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Benefiting from clear, concrete and supported instructions
What to expect during a Speech and Language Assessment
A Speech and Language Assessment is carried out by a CORU-registered Speech & Language Therapist [SLT] and is the first step in gaining a clear picture of how your child communicates
It helps identify the supports and approaches, including speech and language therapy, that best align with their individual strengths
Enquire & book an assessment
Once your enquiry is received we will contact you and explain our assessment process, pricing and answer any initial queries you may have. If you wish to proceed, you will receive online questionnaires for you to complete and for your child’s teachers to complete where relevant.
In Clinic Speech and Language Assessment
A Speech & Language Assessment typically involves a mixture of structured and play based activities with the SLT. All diagnostic tools used follow best practice NICE guidelines.
For younger children, this often looks like play-based interaction and observation alongside conversation with you. For older children, more structured tasks may be included where appropriate. There will be time for you and the SLT to speak to share your concerns and ask questions. The assessment lasts up to 1.5 hours, often less for younger children.
Your child’s speech and language assessment Report and Feedback
Following the assessment, the Speech & Language Therapist prepares a detailed written report summarising their findings. Our reports are sector-leading and recognised by the HSE and education professionals nationwide. When the report is finalised, we will arrange an online feedback session where you can discuss the findings with the SLT. They will explain the report, answer your questions, and guide you through the recommended next steps, which may include speech and language therapy sessions, additional supports, or helpful resources.
Our Clinic
We offer in-person speech and language assessments at our Dublin, providing high-quality private assessments for children and teens in a supportive child centered environment.
Our Dublin clinic is at:
Level 2
19 George’s Street Lower,
Dún Laoghaire,
County Dublin,
A96 ER84
info@constellationhealthcare.ie
01 568 6454
Why families choose our Speech and Language Assessment service
Clinical Expertise
Our Assessments are delivered by expert CORU registered Speech & Language Therapists using evidence-based tools and best practice guidelines.
Child-Centred Care
We meet your child at their pace and value their communication style.
HSE Recognised Reports
Our reports are recognised by the HSE and education providers nationwide.
Our Speech & Language Assessment Team
Our Speech & Language assessments are carried out by our expert CORU-registered Speech and Language Therapists– using best practice, evidence-based tools.
Enquire about your child's Assessment
We’re here to guide you and your child every step of the way. Submit the enquiry form, and a member of our team will contact you within 24 hours (Monday-Friday) with next steps.
What Our Families Say
From the moment we arrived, we felt our daughter was in safe hands. The assessment was thorough, child-centred, and explained in a way we could easily understand. The SLT was warm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. The report we received afterwards was so valuable for us and her school.
The process was clear and professional from start to finish. We finally have answers and a plan. Thank you
Supporting thousands of families annually
FAQs — We’re Here To Help
We’re here to help you find the support that’s right for you. We want you to feel informed, reassured, and supported at every step — so you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
All Speech & Language Therapy Assessments are delivered by CORU-registered Speech and Language Therapists
A Speech & Language assessment may be helpful if you’ve noticed your child experiencing any of the areas below, or if there are other features of your child’s speech, language or communication you have noticed.
- Using little or no speech
- Language development that follows a different timeline or pattern
- Differences in social communication style (such as preferring not to make eye contact or finding taking turns in conversation challenging)
- Finding it easier to share information in structured or supported ways, rather than recounting events spontaneously
- Using repetition (echolalia) as a meaningful communication strategy
- Benefiting from clear, concrete and supported instructions