FAQ's

Is the Auditory Verbal approach appropriate for all children with impaired hearing?
No. It depends on the child and family’s individual needs.
- The Auditory Verbal approach requires a considerable family commitment to attending, participating in, and following up after therapy which may not be realistic for every family.
- It is clearly defined by its guiding principles and therefore seeks appropriate expertise where a child may have an additional disability.

Is there existing evidence that supports the rationale for Auditory Verbal Practice?
Yes, available at http://nc.agbell.org/NetCommunity/page.aspx?pid=353

What is a LSLS Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist?
Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS) Certified Auditory Verbal Therapists are therapists with a Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology or Teacher of the Deaf background who have fulfilled three years of on the job training in the form of therapy provision and mentoring, and passed the written examination, to be certified by the governing body for Auditory Verbal worldwide, the Alexander Graham Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language.

The LSLS certification program unites and coordinates listening and spoken language professionals around the world who practice in a dynamic field of ever evolving technological advancements and neural-development research. The LSLS designation indicates that a professional is committed to offering superior service to families wishing to utilize listening and spoken language for their child who is deaf or hard of hearing. A LSLS certificate signifies that an individual has achieved her or his education, practical knowledge, and experience according to the highest standards and conducts auditory verbal practice in accordance with the Academy’s professional code of conduct.