What is Auditory Verbal Therapy?
Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT) is a specialized early intervention approach that teaches children
with hearing loss to use their residual hearing—enhanced by hearing aids or cochlear implants—to
develop spoken language naturally. Unlike traditional methods, AVT focuses on developing the
auditory cortex of the brain, teaching children that hearing is an active sense and listening
becomes an automatic response.
At Purnaang Foundation, our certified therapists work one-on-one with each child and their
family, coaching parents to become the primary facilitators of their child's listening and
spoken language development. This family-centered approach ensures therapy continues beyond
sessions, integrating listening skills into everyday activities at home.
Brain Plasticity
Most effective in first 3.5 years
Mainstream Integration
Children succeed in regular schools
Family-Centered
Parents as primary teachers
Why AVT Makes a Difference
Research shows that children who undergo Auditory Verbal Therapy early—ideally starting between 2-3
months old—often achieve spoken language skills comparable to or even better than their hearing
peers by first grade. The therapy takes advantage of optimal neural plasticity in the first 3.5
years of life, when the brain most readily adapts and learns.
Through natural interactions like playing, singing, and talking, children
learn to interpret sounds, develop vocabulary, and communicate effectively. This enables them to
succeed in mainstream education, build friendships, gain independence, and access the full range of
academic, social, and occupational opportunities available to all children.
