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Dr. Sarah Kennedy OT Lisa Shine SLT
Kid Spot HomeWorks™
Therapy that lives where your child does.
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Families on Assessment Waiting Lists - no formal diagnosis is requied.
Parent coaching and collaboration
Creating regulated, communication-ready spaces
Early intervention in natural contexts
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Kid Spot ClinicWorks™
Targeted therapy in a purpose-built space.
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Formal assessments and focused input
Children needing structured environments
Block therapy or targeted skill building
Multidisciplinary team support
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Kid Spot SchoolWorks™
Therapy that joins your child’s school day.
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Enhancing communication across the school day
Supporting inclusive classrooms
Regulating during group learning and yard times
Aligning with IEP or support plans
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Sarah Kennedy
Lisa Shine
About Us
At Kid Spot Speech and Language Therapy & Occupational Therapy, we believe that every child deserves to thrive — at home, in school, and in the world around them.
Founded by Dr. Sarah Kennedy,Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (Washington University School of Medicine and University of Southern California), and Lisa Shine, MSc Speech and Language Therapist (University College Cork and University Limerick). Kid Spot is a specialist-led practice based in Ballinakill Shopping Centre, Ireland. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, child-centered therapy that empowers children and supports families.
Together, we bring over three decades of combined experience in paediatric development, communication, and sensory integration. We are CORU-registered and committed to the highest standards of clinical excellence, inclusion, and evidence-based practice.
At Kid Spot, we work with children with:
Speech sound difficulties and developmental language disorder (DLD)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and social communication needs
Motor planning and sensory processing challenges
Dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and more
Our clinic includes a state-of-the-art OT/SLT sensory gym featuring a custom-designed TheraSpace — all tailored to help children feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.
We’re proud to offer:
Individualised SLT and OT assessments and therapy
In-school and in-home services
Parent coaching and practical, real-world strategies
Innovative programs like The 4Fs™ and TheraSpaces™
Support for both diagnosed and undiagnosed children
Above all, we’re passionate about celebrating neurodiversity and helping every child build confidence, communication, and connection.
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At KidSpot we are fully qualified and CORU-registered. This means many families can reclaim 20% Tax Rebate & up to 75% of therapy fees:
✓ VHI Healthcare (Click for more info)
✓ LAYA Healthcare (Click for more info)
✓ Other eligible insurance providers
Kid Spot School Visits: training, advice, recommendations on IEP and resources
SLT and OT Group Interventions (Dyspraxia, Problem-Solving & Social Emotional Learning, Social Learning & Play...)
Kid Spot Speech Sound Assessment & Intervention: individual and groups
Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assessment with Dr. Sarah Kennedy OT
Speech & Language Therapy Assessment, Diagnosis and Recommendations with Lisa Shine SLT
Literacy Language & Learning Assessment and Intervention.
Paediatric Language Assessment (Receptive & Expressive)
Social Play & Social Communication with Dr. Sarah Kennedy & Lisa Shine.
SLT and OT Led Behaviour & Extinction Strategies.
Problem Solving & Executive Functioning Groups.
Regulation through Movement and Play with Dr. Sarah Kennedy OT.
SLT & OT Supporting Girls with ASD.
ASD Specialised Evidenced-Based Practices at Kid Spot.
Early Intervention!