Listening & Spoken Language Specialist Support
Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT)
Launching in 2026
If you’re navigating hearing loss and wondering how best to support your child’s listening and spoken language, this service is designed to offer clarity before commitment.
Support is offered through a two-stage pathway, allowing families to decide what feels right for them — without pressure.
A CONNECT + Auditory-Verbal Therapy approach
Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) is a specialist, evidence-based approach that supports babies, children, and young people with hearing loss to develop listening and spoken language through audition.
At Connect Communication Therapy, AVT is delivered through the CONNECT Framework, which means:
- listening is prioritised without pressure
- regulation and emotional safety are central
- learning happens through everyday routines, not drills
- parents and carers are coached as key partners
- progress is built between sessions, not just in them
This combination allows Auditory-Verbal principles to be applied in a way that feels humane, realistic, and sustainable — particularly for children who experience listening fatigue, anxiety, or have additional needs alongside hearing loss.
Experience and professional background
I am an experienced Auditory Verbal Therapist, qualified through AG Bell in 2011, and have been delivering high-quality listening and spoken language support to families for over a decade.
My work has included:
- supporting babies, children with hearing loss across a wide range of profiles
- working with families at different stages of the hearing journey, from early diagnosis and post-implant and beyond
- embedding Auditory-Verbal principles into everyday family life, education settings, and real-world routines
Alongside my clinical work with families, I have also:
- trained and mentored professionals working towards Auditory-Verbal Therapy certification
- supported practitioners to develop confident, listening-first, family-centred practice
This blend of specialist expertise, clinical experience, and professional mentoring informs the way I work today — combining strong Auditory-Verbal foundations with a CONNECT-led, relational approach.
Step 1: Start with clarity
Listening & Spoken Language Insight Session
£150 | 90 minutes | Stand-alone appointment
All families begin with a single, one-off insight session.
This session helps you to:
- understand your child’s hearing and listening access
- make sense of audiograms and reports in everyday terms
- explore what is supporting — or limiting — progress
- experience a listening-first, Auditory-Verbal informed approach
Many families find that this session alone provides reassurance and direction.
There is no obligation to continue beyond this appointment.
Step 2: Optional 6-month specialist support
(Launching later in 2026)
For families who would benefit from ongoing guidance, a 6-month Listening & Spoken Language Specialist Package will be available later in 2026.
This time-limited package is designed to:
- strengthen listening foundations
- support spoken language through everyday routines
- build parent confidence over time
- reduce pressure and overwhelm
The approach is supportive, not intensive, with a strong focus on real-life carryover rather than therapy tasks.
Registering your interest
Places will be limited when the 6-month package launches.
If you would like to:
- receive information when booking opens
- ask questions
- explore whether this approach may be right for your family
👉 Register your interest here
(No obligation — this simply keeps you informed.)
How pricing works
I believe in clarity and transparency before commitment.
Step 1: Initial Insight Session
£150 | 90 minutes
- one-off appointment
- no ongoing commitment
- focused on understanding listening, hearing, and next steps
⬇️ Only if helpful…
Step 2: 6-Month Listening & Spoken Language Specialist Package
£2,250 (payment plans available)
Launching later in 2026
This is a time-limited specialist pathway, available following an Initial Listening & Spoken Language Insight Session.
What’s included
- 10 × 60-minute specialist sessions across six months
(typically spaced across term time) - Parent coaching and real-life listening support
Embedding listening-first strategies into everyday routines - Between-session guidance
Brief follow-up notes and simple “try this” focus points - Regular liaison and joined-up working (with consent)
Including communication with:- Audiology teams
- Teachers of the Deaf
- Cochlear Implant teams
- This may include:
- Report writing and contribution towards EHCP
- helping you interpret reports
- preparing questions ahead of appointments
- clarifying recommendations and next steps
- Wrap-up review and forward planning
To consolidate learning and guide next stages of support
Investment
£2,250 for the 6-month package
(The initial £150 insight session is separate and paid in advance.)
This reflects:
- specialist listening and spoken language expertise
- preparation, clinical thinking, and planning time
- regular liaison with professionals supporting your child
- a clearly defined, transparent package of support including report writing.
Why this matters to families
Many families say the hardest part of supporting a child with hearing loss is:
- joining up information from different professionals
- knowing what matters most
- feeling confident in managing technology and asking the right questions
This package is designed to:
- reduce fragmentation
- give you confidence in getting the most out of your child's technology
- support clearer communication across teams
- help families feel informed and confident, not overwhelmed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Auditory-Verbal Therapy?
This support is Auditory-Verbal Therapy and grounded in listening-first principles, delivered through the CONNECT Framework.
The emphasis is on:
- listening access
- spoken language through everyday routines
- parent coaching and confidence
- connection, regulation, and sustainability
Why isn’t this weekly therapy?
Listening and spoken language develop between sessions, not just within them.
Spacing sessions:
- reduces pressure on children
- allows learning to embed naturally
- supports families to feel confident applying strategies in daily life
Will you liaise with audiology or education teams?
Yes — with your consent.
This may include:
- helping you understand reports
- preparing questions ahead of appointments
- clarifying recommendations and next steps
Formal written reports can also be included.
Is this suitable if my child has additional needs?
Yes.
Many children benefit from:
- reduced language pressure
- strong listening foundations
- predictable routines
- processing time and auditory closure
Suitability is always discussed before offering a place.
What if we’re not sure about ongoing support?
That’s exactly why the initial insight session is stand-alone.
Many families find that one session gives them enough clarity to move forward confidently.
Why this structure?
- so families can decide with confidence
- so support feels sustainable, not overwhelming
- so listening and spoken language can develop naturally over time