Audiology

Auditory-Verbal Therapy

A rehabilitation programme that focuses on developing listening skills and using sound to support the development of speech, language and communication, especially for children who use hearing aids or cochlear implants.

01The service

What This Includes

Who it is for

Mainly children with hearing loss who use hearing devices or cochlear implants; whether the programme suits a child is decided by assessing each child.

The sessions

Structured individual sessions with goals set to suit the child's age and hearing and language level, involving the parents or carers and training them to apply the right strategies in daily life.

Skills

  • Attention and response to sound
  • Detecting and telling sounds apart
  • Recognising words and sounds
  • Understanding speech
  • Developing spoken language
  • Improving communication skills suited to the child's age

Do I need an appointment?

Yes.

How long does it take?

The plan, number and length of sessions are set after the child's initial assessment.

03Knowledge

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