Auditory-Verbal Therapy Format
We create a therapy plan based on the individual child’s hearing capability, stage of development, and the parent’s needs. The plan focuses on the following:
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SESSION ACTIVITIESThe Listening and Spoken Language Specialists (LSLS™) and parent introduce the child to new auditory, language, and cognitive concepts, as well as expand upon ones taught previously. The session also serves as a diagnostic time for the LSLS to assess the child’s progress. Formal evaluations are conducted on a regular basis.
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AT-HOME ACTIVITIESDuring the session the Listening and Spoken Language Specialists (LSLS™) educates the parents so that they have the knowledge and skills to follow-through daily in their home environment. The LSLS provides the parents with a copy of the lesson plan, various articles related to child development, and other materials for home use. Structured activities as well as everyday situations are utilized to foster their child’s listening and language development.
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HOME CENTERAVC has a mock home environment used to demonstrate activities as a part of daily living. The Home Center provides families the opportunity to practice the Auditory-Verbal strategies they will implement at home.
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EVALUATIONSA baseline evaluation is conducted upon enrollment to determine a child’s skills and needs. Completion of the program will be based on the child’s acquisition of age appropriate communication skills, which averages between 2-5 years. Some factors that can influence the length of treatment for a child are: the age at diagnosis, severity of hearing loss, developmental delays, and level of participation by parents.
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