US psychologists, explore the foundational principles of Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) in this vital CE talk by Jenni Bester & Barbara Kellett. Understand how AVT facilitates spoken language development in children with hearing loss, a critical area for mental health professionals in the United States.
Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) is a specialised, evidence-based approach designed to support children with hearing loss in developing spoken language through listening. In this foundational presentation, Jenni Bester and Barbara Kellett—the first certified Auditory-Verbal Therapists (LSLS Cert. AVT) in South Africa—explore the crucial relationship between hearing, brain development, and language acquisition.
This talk introduces the core principles of AVT, including early intervention, parent coaching, and a developmental, listening-first approach. Jenni and Barbara draw from both research and their clinical expertise to guide psychologists and allied professionals in understanding how to better support families of children with hearing loss.
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By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
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