ELI (Early Language Intervention) is a group established in 2001 to meet the growing demand for language therapy services in the Dublin area.

They work with children up to the age of 6 who have a speech and language delay or disorder. Their students are children with Autism, Down’s Syndrome and other developmental disorders.

A language disorder is impairment in the ability to understand or use words in context. The attending child would have low vocabulary skills; make improper use of words and would have difficulty expressing ideas or following directions. They may hear a word but not know what it means and could have trouble getting others to understand what they are trying to say.

In the playgroups run by ELI a structured approach to language learning is offered. Each group is operated by a professional Speech and Language Pathologist who in a language-rich environment understands the vital need in the children for early intervention. Each group has a ratio of up to 11 children to 3 teachers.

ELI recently announced the opening of their newest school in Blanchardstown. This expansion will enable ELI to provide Early Language Intervention to over 100 children across four schools in Blanchardstown, Bray, Monkstown and Stillorgan.

Their structured approach to language learning for children with developmental disorders has produced significant results with over 70% of the children who graduate from the programme able to attend mainstream educational settings.

For more information visit www.eli-ireland.com or call Adrienne at (01) - 202 0489.