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    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

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    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

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Changing lives

Since Auditory Verbal UK founded in 2003 we have supported over 1,000 families. Approximately 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. 

Leah's story

Leah is the eldest of five siblings (pictured above) and was born with a profound hearing loss. She is now a happy and fun-loving teenager at mainstream school. Here, her mother Deena shares her story. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2019

Author: Rebecca Crombleholme

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Joshua's story

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Published: 19th November, 2019

Author: Rebecca Crombleholme

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Louis's story

Louis’ hearing loss is a genetic issue and typically leads to progressive hearing loss, leading to complete deafness. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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Jake's story

'Jake was diagnosed with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss which we found out was caused by a mutated gene called Connexin 26, it meant he easily met the criteria for cochlear implantation.' Read more

Published: 24th October, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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Noli's story

'Now at 15, she is excelling at school and in her music. None of this would have happened if it wasn’t for AVUK!' Read more

Published: 15th October, 2019

Updated: 30th October, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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Lily's story

From the day I found out that Lily was deaf, I always said I would not rest until she could talk. Read more

Published: 30th September, 2019

Updated: 10th October, 2019

Author: Rebecca Crombleholme

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Alana's story

Alana’s hearing loss was identified by the newborn hearing screening. She was born with a moderate-severe loss and received her first set of hearing aids at 6 weeks old. Read more

Published: 25th September, 2019

Updated: 1st October, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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Sam's story

We are Joanna and Andrew Callaghan. And this is the story of, our son, Sam. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2019

Updated: 10th October, 2019

Author: Rebecca Crombleholme

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Ernie's story

Ernie was diagnosed at 11 weeks and aided at 12 weeks with profound loss in his left ear and severe to profound in his right ear. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2019

Updated: 9th July, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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Henry's story

"All I could think of was that he would never be able to share a joke, he was condemned to a life where he would be isolated and lonely" Read more

Published: 16th January, 2019

Updated: 18th January, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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Sophia's story

“I think everyone should have fun and do what they want to do and a cochlear implant shouldn’t stand in their way.” Read more

Published: 14th January, 2019

Updated: 5th February, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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Ben's story

Ben's family fundraised to have cochlear implants fitted after being told their son wasn't eligible on the NHS. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2019

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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Callum's story

When we got the diagnosis I looked for every other possible reason. As a completely hearing family it is not something you prepare for. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2018

Updated: 16th August, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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Aimee's story

When our baby daughter Aimee failed her newborn hearing screening test and we thought nothing of it. It was only at the follow up appointment six weeks later when we learned that she had a bilateral moderate to severe hearing loss that we felt that our word had crumbled. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2018

Updated: 18th June, 2019

Author: Fiona Simpson

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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.

  • 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 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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Auditory Verbal UK is a registered charity (charity no:1095133). Registered company number: 4569764. Registered in England & Wales. Auditory Verbal UK is the operating name of the Auditory Verbal Centre.