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What is AVT?

Auditory-verbal therapy (AVT) — sometimes called auditory-based therapy is a type of early intervention therapy for young children who are deaf and hard of hearing or those who use hearing technology such as hearing aids or cochlear implants.

What is auditory-verbal and auditory-based therapy?

Auditory-verbal therapy (AVT) — sometimes called auditory-based therapy — is a type of early intervention therapy for young children who are deaf and hard of hearing or those who use hearing technology such as hearing aids or cochlear implants. Even if your child’s hearing loss is severe to profound, their therapist may be able to teach them how to listen and communicate through spoken language. Parents and other caregivers actively take part in the therapy lessons and continue the activities at home.

The goal of auditory-verbal therapy (AVT) is for your child who is deaf or hard of hearing to learn, listen and have the same ability to speak as children who can hear. Children who go through auditory-verbal therapy generally succeed in mainstream education. They excel in math and reading, make friends, gain self-esteem and live with independence. While hearing aids and cochlear implants help your child hear sounds, they must still learn how to interpret those signals.

How long does auditory-verbal therapy last?

This depends on the program you join. Your healthcare provider will make recommendations based on your child’s age, progress, and the type of hearing technology they use.

The program usually lasts three years or more. It’s very important that you attend the sessions with your child, so work around your schedule, as well as theirs. Remember, what’s most important is that you work with your child outside of sessions, as well as during them!

Advantages of auditory-verbal therapy:

Auditory-verbal therapy gives your child the ability to take part in “mainstream” society. They can grow up getting the same education as their peers and have access to anything they may want to do. Their hearing doesn’t need to define them.

Disadvantages of auditory-verbal therapy

Auditory-verbal therapy isn’t like taking a magic pill. You and your child will have to consistently work and play for the therapy to be most effective.

How Can Simple Hearing and Speech Care Help You?

Simple Hearing and Speech Care is founded by Dr. Survi Dash. She worked along with eminent hospitals and professionals as a certified Sr. Audiologist and Speech Therapist in Pune and PCMC. Dr. Survi has more than 13 years of experience at various organizations in metro cities across India and now in Pune. She has acquired all-around expertise in new advanced techniques of auditory verbal therapy in Pune.

If you are looking for AVT Cochlear Implant in Pune and the PCMC area Dr. Survi Dash is the right choice for you. You can contact us by booking an online appointment or call us at 7666773596.