Deaf Babies: Baby programme

We offer families of newly diagnosed babies a parent-infant (0-18 month) programme where you have the opportunity to:

• understand how to make the best use of your baby's technology (hearing aids, implants) so he can learn to speak alongside his hearing friends
• learn how to build listening into your baby's everyday life so he can hear you, himself and the world around him
• grow your baby's self esteem so he goes to school confident and self assured
• strive for the dreams you have for your baby supported by experienced professionals with the highest expectations for listening and spoken language for deaf children.
• informally meet other young babies and their families
• have the space and time to talk with a member of the team in confidence

Our parent-infant programme team comprises LSLS Cert Auditory Verbal Therapists, a paediatric audiologist and a family liaison officer.

Charity Status

Auditory Verbal^UK is a registered charity (charity no: 1095133) which does not operate for profit.

Our services are charged at cost for those who can afford to pay. We rely on charitable funding from trusts and foundations, companies and individuals to support families who cannot afford to pay in full. Some families are funded by their local authority through their child's Statement of Special Educational Needs. The vast majority, 70%, of families are funded through charitable donations or local authorities.

Please get in touch with Isobel Weller if funding is likely to be a barrier to your coming here:
E: Isobel@avuk.org
T: 01869321492