AVT Therapy
Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) at Roja’s Hearing Speech & Multi Rehab Center is a specialized approach designed to help children with hearing loss develop spoken language skills using their residual hearing and cochlear implants or hearing aids. AVT emphasizes teaching children to listen and speak naturally, enabling them to communicate effectively in mainstream educational and social environments.
The AVT therapy process at Roja’s typically involves the following key components:
- Early Intervention: AVT is often initiated during infancy or early childhood to take advantage of critical periods of language development. Roja’s audiologists and speech-language pathologists work closely with families to provide support and guidance from the time of diagnosis, helping them understand their child’s hearing technology and how to create a rich listening and language environment at home.
Auditory Skill Development: AVT focuses on developing auditory skills, including auditory discrimination, identification, localization, and comprehension. Therapists at Roja’s use specialized activities and techniques to help children make meaningful connections between sounds and their corresponding meanings.
Spoken Language Development: Through AVT, children learn to associate spoken language with their auditory experiences, gradually acquiring vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills. Therapists at Roja’s facilitate language development through naturalistic interactions, play-based activities, and structured exercises tailored to the child’s individual needs and abilities.
Parent Coaching and Involvement: Parents play a central role in the AVT process at Roja’s. They receive training and coaching to become effective language models and communication partners for their child, incorporating AVT principles into everyday interactions and routines. Regular parent-child sessions allow families to practice and reinforce therapy techniques under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Progress Monitoring and Adjustment: Progress in AVT is regularly monitored through formal assessments, observations, and parent reports. Therapy plans are adjusted based on the child’s evolving needs and progress, ensuring that interventions remain tailored and effective over time.
By embracing the principles of Auditory-Verbal Therapy, Roja’s Hearing Speech & Multi Rehab Center empowers children with hearing loss to achieve age-appropriate listening and spoken language skills, unlocking their full potential for academic and social success. Through early intervention, family involvement, and personalized therapy, Roja’s helps children with hearing loss thrive in a hearing world.
