Our impact

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

Facts and figures

In the media

Our awards

Development of Play Schema and Executive Function in preschool deaf children
The Mulberry House School (Sycamore House charity fundraising)

The Sycamore House team at The Mulberry House school has voted to raise money for Auditory Verbal UK. Auditory Verbal UK is an award-winning charity founded in 2003 to raise expectations for deaf children.
The Wonder of Sound Fundraising Event

Raising funds so that AVUK can provide access to Auditory Verbal Therapy to more deaf children in the UK.
More people could benefit from Cochlear Implants after change to NICE guidelines

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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