Since 1977, the Auditory Verbal Center (AVC)—a nonprofit 501(c)(3)—has been dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. We provide a family-centered, holistic approach that empowers individuals to listen and speak, building the foundation for a lifetime of communication without the need for sign language or lip reading.
As one of only a few centers of its kind in the United States, AVC offers comprehensive Auditory-Verbal therapy alongside a full-service Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic, making our services truly unique. Our Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic, located in Atlanta, serves clients from birth through adulthood, with a primary focus on adult hearing healthcare. We provide hearing aids, cochlear implant support, and a wide range of hearing health resources. At the heart of AVC are our highly trained and certified Speech-Language Pathologists and Listening and Spoken Language Specialists. They are experts in teaching children with all degrees of hearing loss how to listen and speak by developing the listening pathways in the brain. This work lays the foundation for lifelong communication skills and greater independence. We offer therapy, both in-person and via teletherapy, making it accessible wherever you are regardless of distance or transportation barriers. Our bilingual therapists also provide therapy directly in Spanish to ensure care is culturally and linguistically responsive. Whether in-person or online, our family-centered therapy model supports every member of the family on their journey. As a nonprofit, AVC is deeply committed to supporting families every step of the way—with compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication to helping individuals with hearing loss thrive. |
The first time I heard my child say ‘Mama,’ I cried. AVC made that moment possible. 
She went from silence to singing
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HEAR IT TO BELIEVE IT
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WHO ARE WE?
Each year, thousands of children are born with hearing loss. We are laying the foundation for these children for a lifetime of listening and speaking without the need for sign language or lip reading.
MEET JAKE
Jake and his parents share a bit of their journey and how insurance wouldn't cover their services, but that didn't stop their son from getting the services he needed. Jake is now a graduate of the Auditory Verbal Therapy program and is thriving in the hearing world!
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SUMMER SOCIAL
Every year, we host family socials where current clients and alumni gather for a fun day with other families who are going through the same journey. Stories shared, new friendships made, catching up with alumni... it's always a special time for everyone.
MEET SAMANTHA AND JONATHAN
Samantha and Jonathan are siblings and were both born profoundly deaf. Samantha wears a Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid and Jonathan wears a Cochlear Implant. Despite their parents being told they would never be able to hear and speak, they are now thriving as adults as independent communicators through listening and speaking.
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ATLANTA | MACON | TELETHERAPY
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