Loud Shirt Day!

Friday 8th June 2018

Today is Loud Shirt Day where schools, work places and individuals across the country will be getting loud for deaf children.

At Auditory Verbal UK we want all deaf children to have the opportunity to learn to listen and talk. Those taking part today will be raising awareness of what is possible for deaf children. They will also be raising funds to help teach deaf children to listen and talk.

Keep an eye out on social media for photos of those taking part! And don't forget to share yours #LoudShirtDay

Want to know why it's important? Hear from the children we have supported:

Latest

Deaf Awareness Week Quiz
Auditory Verbal Consensus Statement
Ernie's story

Ernie was diagnosed as deaf at 11 weeks old and is now studying film and TV at college.
Deaf young people share their stories with MSPs, including First Minister Humza Yousaf, in The Scottish Parliament

Deaf young people share their stories with MSPs, including First Minister Humza Yousaf, in The Scottish Parliament
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.
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
MPs debate increasing access to Auditory Verbal therapy in Parliament
Sarena Everall, Teacher of the Deaf completes AVUK’s foundation course
MPs and Peers back Loud Shirt Day and increasing access to Auditory Verbal therapy
Stine Borges qualifies as certified Auditory Verbal Therapist in Denmark
Emma Poynter-Smith and Alison Langshaw qualify as certified Auditory Verbal Therapists

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.