About

Speech and Language Therapist | CORU Registered | Member of ISTI & IASLT

Hello, I'm Anita Gallagher, a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with over three decades of experience supporting children with a wide range of communication needs. I graduated with a BSc in Speech and Language Therapy from Trinity College Dublin in 1989 and have since dedicated my career to working with children and families across Ireland. 

My professional journey began at the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) in Dublin, where I worked with children with communication challenges related to physical disabilities. In collaboration with parents, teachers, and a multidisciplinary team, I supported children with speech and language delays, disorders, and those using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). 

I later transitioned to a senior therapist role in Sligo, embracing the move from the capital to the scenic northwest. Working with the HSE, I supported children with diverse disabilities across various settings, including preschools, schools, and day services. I was proud to take on the region's first Early Intervention SLT role, helping to grow the local service from one to three therapists. 

My commitment to early intervention led me to a dedicated role supporting Autistic children and their families. I facilitated parent training programmes such as Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words, empowering parents to understand and support their child’s communication development in everyday life. 

In the years that followed, I moved into team management, first as an Early Intervention Team Manager in Sligo and later in Donegal—a move shaped by family life and personal connection to the area. During this time, I played a key role in establishing four Children’s Disability Network Teams in line with the national Progressing Disability Services policy. 

In 2017, I became the Disability Service Manager for Physical and Sensory Disabilities. In this role, I led services that provided respite care, home support, case management, and Neurorehabilitation for children and adults. 

Now, I’m delighted to return to my roots as a practicing Speech and Language Therapist. My work is once again centered on direct, meaningful interactions with children and families—something I have always found deeply fulfilling. I now practice within the environment of Letterkenny Speech Therapy, where I manage my own caseload and provide therapy for children with communication difficulties related to Autism, Intellectual Disability, and speech/language delays or disorders. 

I am a fully registered member of CORU, Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) and the Independent Speech and Language Therapists of Ireland (ISTI).