Connect

Facebook

There is a closed Facebook group for current parents, which provides a space to meet other parents who attend Auditory Verbal UK and share questions and ideas. You can access the group here.

Parent Ambassadors

We have a number of parents who have been through the programme at Auditory Verbal UK and who are now Parent Ambassadors, willing to share their experience with other parents starting the programme. If you are looking to speak to one of our parent ambassadors about their experiences, please email [email protected] or phone 01869 325 000.

Other organisations

Here are the links of other organisations that can support you and offer advice on hearing impairment and additional needs:

Action for Deafness

Action on Hearing Loss

CMV Action

Down Syndrome Association

The Elizabeth Foundation

Hear Together

Meningitis Now

Microtia uk

National Deaf Children's Society

Our New Ears (Ireland)

Sound Advice (Ireland)

Whole Child Therapy

Hearing technology organisations:

Contact Us

If you have questions or would like to talk to someone, please contact us.

T: 01869 325000
E: [email protected]

Or write to us:

Oxfordshire Centre:

Bignell Park Barns
Chesterton
BICESTER
OX26 1TD

London centre:

82-86 Jamaica Road
Bermondsey
LONDON
SE16 4BA

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Fees and bursaries

Read about the costs of our programme and the bursary support available.
AVT programme for families

We want to make sure you are able to access information, guidance and support at a pace that suits you. Find out how you can join the programme.
Family support

Parental participation, guidance and coaching are core principles of AV Therapy. Read about the support we provide you throughout the programme.
UK funds for our families

What is Auditory Verbal therapy?

Auditory verbal therapy is a highly specialist early intervention programme which equips parents with the skills to maximise their deaf child’s speech and language development.
Training to be an Auditory Verbal Therapist

Find out how you can train to become an Auditory Verbal Therapist in the UK.
Evidence base for Auditory Verbal therapy

Deaf children can learn to listen and speak – like their hearing peers. What's the evidence?
Our mission and values

At Auditory Verbal UK, we want all deaf babies and children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers.
Work for us

Do you have an interest in transforming children’s lives? See our vacancies.
Session activity ideas
The Education, Heath and Care Plan process

Families have shared that the Education, Health and Care Plan process can sometimes feel daunting or confusing so we have collated the most frequently asked questions to try and help clarify the process.
Early intervention

What are the benefits of an early intervention programme?
Foundation level

This 6-month course is available in an online learning format. Designed to equip professionals with the core skills needed to develop auditory practice when working with children with hearing loss and their families, we are also able to deliver this course in-service to employers wishing to train groups of staff.
AVT programme for families

We want to make sure you are able to access information, guidance and support at a pace that suits you. Find out how you can join the programme.