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Do you have an interest in transforming children’s lives? See our vacancies. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2025

Updated: 6th May, 2026

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Our policies and publications to ensure we deliver high quality services to families and professionals. Read more

Published: 15th September, 2023

Updated: 12th March, 2026

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Our history

Our history

Auditory Verbal UK was founded to provide access to Auditory Verbal therapy for the first time in the UK. The aim was to raise expectations and show what can be achieved for deaf children whose families want them to learn to listen and talk. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2023

Updated: 20th October, 2025

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Published: 13th July, 2022

Updated: 8th April, 2025

Author: Chelsie Nicholls

Our mission, values and strategy

Our mission, values and strategy

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

Published: 5th January, 2022

Updated: 20th October, 2025

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Our patron

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Janine Roebuck became AVUK‘s first Patron in 2010. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2016

Updated: 20th October, 2025

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Our founder

Our founder

Jacqueline Stokes was an inspirational woman; the first Auditory Verbal therapist in the UK, with a heartfelt belief that all deaf children should be allowed to achieve their full potential. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2016

Updated: 20th October, 2025

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  • Important update on Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK)

    Important update on Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK)

    It is with deep regret that Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is scheduled to be placed into liquidation on Friday 8 May, with no operations or services expected to be provided by the Charity beyond this date. Please see full statement here.

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  • What is Auditory Verbal therapy?

    What is Auditory Verbal therapy?

    Auditory Verbal therapy is a family-centred, early intervention approach which equips parents and caregivers with the tools needed to support the optimum development of their deaf child’s listening and spoken language.

  • Training to be an Auditory Verbal Therapist

    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

    Evidence base for Auditory Verbal therapy

    Deaf children can learn to listen and speak – like their hearing peers. What's the evidence?

  • Our mission, values and strategy

    Our mission, values and strategy

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

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    Session activity ideas

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    Work with us

    Do you have an interest in transforming children’s lives? See our vacancies.

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    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.

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    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.

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Auditory Verbal UK is a registered charity (charity no: 1095133 in England & Wales and charity no: SC052499 in Scotland). Registered company number: 4569764. Auditory Verbal UK is the operating name of the Auditory Verbal Centre.

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It is with deep regret that Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is scheduled to be placed into liquidation on Friday 8 May, with no operations or services expected to be provided by the Charity beyond this date. Please see full statement here.
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