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

Research shows that the earlier you start AVT, the better the outcomes for your child will be. AVT is suitable from the time your baby is fitted with a hearing aid and we see babies from as young as 4 weeks of age.

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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.
Evidence base for Auditory Verbal therapy

Deaf children can learn to listen and speak – like their hearing peers. What's the evidence?
Who we are

At Auditory Verbal UK, we want to see a world where all deaf children have the same opportunities in life as hearing children.
Training to be an Auditory Verbal Therapist

Find out how you can train to become an Auditory Verbal Therapist in the UK.
Auditory Verbal UK Training Overview

Auditory Verbal UK offers a range of practical courses for professionals working with hearing-impaired children.
Therapy sessions

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

Do you have an interest in transforming children’s lives? See our vacancies.
Foundation level - Working Through Audition

Part one of AVUK's training package. This foundation course is designed to equip professionals with the core skills needed to develop auditory verbal practice when working with children with hearing loss and their families. Read more
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.
Early intervention

What are the benefits of an early intervention programme?