Videos: Parents' perspective

Bhavika

Bhavika tells us about her two children Dhyana and Khush.

Joanna

Joanna talks about her twins Michael and Peter.

Claire

Claire talks about her first session with daughter Alice. Please note, this video is not subtitled.

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Nathaniel's Story

Finding AVUK was like a road map for us, in fact more than that. When we felt there was no road for us, AVUK gave us one.
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.
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.'
Ernie's story

Ernie was diagnosed as deaf at 11 weeks old and is now studying film and TV at college.
Tom's story

I am so excited about the life I have in front of me - the world is not behind a closed door. Being deaf is not a barrier it is something that makes you an individual
Daisy's story

When we were told Daisy would be able to fulfil the same potential as her twin it was life changing.
Oscar's Story

Deafness is a disability but with early and effective support the impact can be minimal and the world is open to Oscar to do anything he chooses.
Reece's Story

If I had to sum it up Auditory Verbal therapy feel like a big warm hug, it keeps us focused on the positive and are continually raising our own expectations
Lauren's Story

AVUK helped our family in more ways than one.

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