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Hearing loss management with Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT) therapy

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  1. Early detection and intervention are crucial during a child’s key developmental years.
  2. Parents play a central role in nurturing listening and speaking throughout daily life.
  3. AVT focuses on developing listening skills without relying on sign language or lip-reading.
  4. Therapy is individualized, with regular assessments to guide progress and tailor support.
  5. Collaboration among parents, therapists, audiologists, and teachers is key to successful outcomes and school inclusion.

In this video Special Educator & Auditory Verbal Therapist (AVT), Ms. Kim Chadda speaks about AVT therapy and its methodology

Here are the 10 Essentials of AVT

  1. Early detection & intervention during critical developmental ages.
  2. Selecting which hearing aid / cochlear implant is most suitable.
  3. Making parents the main drivers of the child’s listening / speaking.
  4. Helping parents bring listening/speaking to all parts of the child’s life.
  5. Creating auditory environments for daily activities that encourage listening skills.
  6. Engaging in one-to-one therapy.
  7. Monitoring progress via assessments for an individualised treatment program.
  8. Driving Integration/Inclusion: Empower the child to attend regular schools.
  9. Encouraging listening without sign language / lip-reading.
  10. Working in Sync: Parent + Rehabilitation Therapist + Audiologist + Teacher + Child.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

Check this video too on Role of AVT habilitation when using hearing equipment 

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