New film about our work thanks to The October Club

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Watch deaf children sing the 12 Days of Christmas
Teaching my child to listen and talk - Cheshire
Developing listening and spoken language in preschool deaf children - 7th February
Beatrice wins inspiring communicator award

An outstanding Auditory Verbal UK advocate has been awarded for her inspirational communication skills.

Watch deaf children sing the 12 Days of Christmas
Beatrice wins inspiring communicator award

An outstanding Auditory Verbal UK advocate has been awarded for her inspirational communication skills.
Winter activity ideas
Top tips for student with hearing loss

James gives tips to other deaf students considering going to university:
Make autumn leaf crowns and develop language with your child this Bonfire Night

We've put together some tips for creating fun autumn crafts with your little ones this Bonfire Night! It's a creative activity that you can enjoy whilst developing language
In the spotlight: Estelle Gerrett
Make spiders and develop language with your child this Halloween
Watch Auditory Verbal UK's BBC Lifeline Appeal
Listening is a fundamental foundation for literacy
AVUK is now an international affiliate of First Voice

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 a distance-learning format and a centre-based format at our two centres. 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. For professionals who want to train to become LSLS CertAVT®s this foundation course is accredited by AG Bell Academy and carries 36 CEUs.
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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