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Deaf Awareness Week Quiz

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Deaf Awareness Week 2024: new research reveals failure to understand what deaf children can achieve as charity challenges perceptions

New research released by charity Auditory Verbal UK for Deaf Awareness Week has revealed that more than a quarter (28%) UK adults believe it is not possible for a child born profoundly deaf today to learn to speak as well as a child without hearing loss*. Read more
Deaf young people share their stories with MSPs, including First Minister Humza Yousaf, in The Scottish Parliament

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Spring Budget: Government again misses vital opportunity to create a sound future for deaf children

Budget Statement fails to fund specialist early support which is transforming outcomes and opportunities for deaf babies and children across the UK and around the world despite calls to the Chancellor from deaf children and young people. Read more

Deaf Awareness Week Quiz

Deaf Awareness Week 2024: new research reveals failure to understand what deaf children can achieve as charity challenges perceptions

New research released by charity Auditory Verbal UK for Deaf Awareness Week has revealed that more than a quarter (28%) UK adults believe it is not possible for a child born profoundly deaf today to learn to speak as well as a child without hearing loss*. Read more

Spring Budget: Government again misses vital opportunity to create a sound future for deaf children

Budget Statement fails to fund specialist early support which is transforming outcomes and opportunities for deaf babies and children across the UK and around the world despite calls to the Chancellor from deaf children and young people. Read more

It’s time to #HearUsNow ahead of World Hearing Day 2024

Tasha Ghouri inspires deaf children and young people ahead of International Cochlear Implant Day 2024

Children’s Commissioner meets deaf children challenging the expectations of what they can achieve

The urgent need for early and effective support for deaf children – my appeal as a deaf parent with two deaf daughters

Rayan tells her story as a profoundly deaf mother appealing for early and effective support for her deaf daughters Read more

MPs debate increasing access to Auditory Verbal therapy in Parliament

AVUK Wins National Early Years Award

Deaf Awareness Week Quiz
Deaf Awareness Week 2024: new research reveals failure to understand what deaf children can achieve as charity challenges perceptions

New research released by charity Auditory Verbal UK for Deaf Awareness Week has revealed that more than a quarter (28%) UK adults believe it is not possible for a child born profoundly deaf today to learn to speak as well as a child without hearing loss*.
Molly's Story

I’ve never felt that being deaf could mean that I don’t get to have the same opportunities in life that others do. I’ve only ever recognised my deafness as an additional challenge that others don’t experience.
Policy and Engagement Manager

Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is looking for a Policy and Engagement Manager to help deliver the charity’s strategic vision and join their highly motivated and ambitious team.

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 and values

At Auditory Verbal UK, we want all deaf babies and children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers.
Work for us

Do you have an interest in transforming children’s lives? See our vacancies.
Session activity ideas
The Education, Heath and Care Plan process

Families have shared that the Education, Health and Care Plan process can sometimes feel daunting or confusing so we have collated the most frequently asked questions to try and help clarify the process.
Early intervention

What are the benefits of an early intervention programme?
Foundation level

This 6-month course is available in an online learning format. 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.
AVT programme for families

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.