My son attended CLDP for a year prior to play school. He has Down Syndrome. He was assigned a programme suited to his needs which was reviewed with us his parents and his early intervention team on a regular basis. I feel that the one-to-one tuition was the biggest advantage. Also he learned to sit and listen and be part of a group in a classroom environment. From removing his coat, taking his lunch and toilet training, Joan and the staff were all fantastic in giving him his independence. When he started play school the following year he was more than able to hold his own. CLDP gave him the best start for school life.

CLDP played such an important role in the transformation of Fionn. We will never be able to thank them enough for what they have done for Fionn and for us as a family. We would highly recommend CLDP to any parents who are worried about their childs speech and language development.
Early intervention is critical so don’t put off going to CLDP to talk to the staff if you have the slightest concerns you won’t regret it.

We were told at most of Jake’s appointments and assessments that it was more than likely that he would never talk and that we should come to terms with it. How wrong they were. Most of this down to Jake’s determination (stubbornness) and willingness to learn but a lot of his success is down to you guys. Your patience and understanding of him and your personalities are a gift that ye have. Words cannot describe what you have done for us over the past year and how you have changed not just Jake’s life but mine and Jonathan’s also. The support and guidance that you have given us is more than we could ever have hoped for.