AVT Auditory Verbal Therapy

Auditory verbal therapy (AVT) is a special type of therapy that helps teach an individual with hearing loss to effectively use sound provided by a hearing aid or a cochlear implant to communicate verbally. AVT encourages you to listen actively and communicate using spoken language. Rather than being drill-based, like some other forms of speech therapy, AVT uses a more natural, conversational speech style.

AVT uses any residual hearing you have and encourages you to learn to listen actively. Close family involvement is critical to the success of this specialized therapy. AVT is generally most effective when hearing loss is detected and diagnosed early, and treatment can begin at a young age.