When is it best to start AVT? Should we wait until our baby is older?

At Auditory Verbal UK we work with babies and children aged up to five years old to maximise the vital development stage of the brain. Research shows the younger you start AVT, the better the outcomes will be for your child. See latest evidence here.

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Celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day with Tanya Saunders and her daughter Onna’s hearing journey.

Tanya Saunders is Mum to Onna, who has severe-profound hearing loss with ANSD and wears bilateral cochlear implants. She is one of our Parent Ambassador having become a strong supporter after going through the programme with her daughter and seeing the impressive results for herself. This journey with her daughter has inspired her to start writing books for deaf children who are learning to listen and speak; to date, she has published two books and has many more waiting in the wings.
David's story

Without the fantastic support we had from AVUK I am not sure how David would have developed and thrived the way he did. He has big dreams and aspirations and we know that sky is the limit for him.
Rafi's Story

Rafi’s hearing journey has been a long one but with AVUK it has been an amazing one. We could not be more proud of the progress he has made and we want to say thank you to everyone at AVUK who believed in Rafi from day one. This is Rafi’s story from his parents Antoine and Kenza who are originally from France

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

At Auditory Verbal UK, we want to see a world where all deaf children have the same opportunities in life as hearing children.
Work for us

Do you have an interest in transforming children’s lives? See our vacancies.
Therapy sessions

Auditory Verbal therapy (AVT) is about enabling your child to learn to talk through listening. Read more about the therapy we provide.
Foundation level

This 6-month course is available in an online learning format and in person at our London centre. 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.
Early intervention

What are the benefits of an early intervention programme?
Joining the programme

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.
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