Mia is about to celebrate her 5th birthday; she is a bright, social and determined little girl who has defied all the odds. Mia was born with CHARGE syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can affect different parts of the body; the most common problems are with the hearing, vision, the heart, airways and growth. Read more
Kurran was born two months premature, in 2003, and quickly fell victim to a severe necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) infection. Now he is flying! Read his story in father Avy's words. Read more
Since Auditory Verbal UK was founded in 2003 we have supported over 1,000 families. Over 80% of children who have been on our programme for two years graduated with language on a par with typically hearing children. Below are some of the stories written by our families.
Ava failed the newborn hearing screening and was diagnosed with a profound hearing loss at three weeks of age. Now, at ten years old she plays the piano and saxophone.Read more
My name is Jessica Olliver and I’m 16 years old. I am an AVUK graduate and very pleased to be part of this wonderful organisation.Read more
We are Joanna and Andrew Callaghan. And this is the story of, our son, Sam.Read more
Isobel was born in December 2014. Through the newborn hearing screening programme, Isobel was diagnosed with a mild to moderate hearing loss. Isobel and her parents started their auditory verbal journey just over six months ago, and here her mother Selena shares her story so far…Read more
Mia is about to celebrate her 5th birthday; she is a bright, social and determined little girl who has defied all the odds. Mia was born with CHARGE syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can affect different parts of the body; the most common problems are with the hearing, vision, the heart, airways and growth.Read more
A small selection of videos showing the incredible achievements of some of our graduates.Read more
A few short interviews with some parents of AVUK graduates.Read more
Eisa suffered from meningitis shortly after he was born which left him with a profound hearing loss. Now he's a confident young boy with lots of friends. Read his story in the words of his mother, Azra.Read more
Through the Government’s Newborn Screening Programme Beatrice was diagnosed with a profound bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss. Now at 12 years old she has aspirations just like her hearing peers. Read her story in the words of mum, Kate.Read more
Zack and Dylan were both born profoundly deaf and were bilaterally implanted at age 6 months. Now they both speak fluently in both English and Italian. Read their story here.Read more