Auditory Verbal Therapy for Speech Development

Helping Children with Hearing Loss Learn to Listen, Speak, and Thrive

Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT) is a highly specialized approach designed to help children with hearing loss develop spoken language through listening. At Umang Speech and Hearing Clinic, we provide structured AVT programs for children who use hearing aids or cochlear implants, enabling them to build natural speech and language skills without relying on sign language or lip-reading.

AVT empowers children to integrate into mainstream education and life with confidence, giving them the tools to listen actively, speak clearly, and connect meaningfully with the world around them.

Who Can Benefit from AVT?

AVT is especially beneficial for:

• Children with moderate to profound hearing loss

• Children with cochlear implants or digital hearing aids

• Infants diagnosed through newborn hearing screening

• Children who show delays in speech and language development despite amplification

• Families committed to spoken language outcomes over sign language

Starting therapy early—ideally before the age of 3—can lead to the most successful language outcomes.

Signs a Child May Need AVT

Children may be candidates for AVT if they:

• Have received amplification (hearing aid/implant) but aren’t developing speech as expected

• Do not respond consistently to sound or spoken instructions

• Use limited vocabulary or rely heavily on gestures

• Are not progressing with basic listening or speech milestones

• Show difficulty understanding or producing age-appropriate language

If a child is not meeting developmental speech milestones even after intervention, AVT offers a structured and proven solution.

What Happens in an AVT Program?

AVT is based on ten principles focused on listening as the foundation for speech. At Umang, therapy sessions include:

• Listening exercises to train the brain to process sound and speech

• Speech stimulation activities using real-life language and vocabulary

• Auditory training with a variety of sounds, pitches, and environments

• Interactive play and storytelling to promote language development

• Parent coaching so that listening and speaking continue at home

• Progress tracking and reassessment at regular intervals

Therapy is typically held weekly or bi-weekly, depending on the child’s age, hearing level, and goals.

Why Choose Umang Speech and Hearing Clinic?

RCI-Certified AVT Specialists: Trained in auditory-verbal therapy principles and hearing rehabilitation
Family-Centered Approach: Parents are active participants in every session
Integrated Services: Mapping, amplification, and therapy under one roof
Multilingual Support: Therapy in Hindi, English, or the language spoken at home
Early Intervention Focus: Helping children meet speech and school readiness milestones

Give Your Child the Power of Speech Through Listening

With the right support, children with hearing loss can speak, learn, and thrive just like their peers. Enroll in AVT at Umang Speech and Hearing Clinic and watch your child’s voice grow stronger every day.