Live session 08-02-2024

Pre requisites of audio verbal therapy

Not only is it essential for learning but as technique or strategies of intervention. (lsls- listening and
speech learning).

The pathways for speech and learning is the same as hearing.

Parents are trained for home training

Parents know the need of the child. The power of parents are realized.

Fist language is based on optimum input

Can a baby be identified at 3 months

Universal newborn hearing screening can be used to take a screening test.

Bera report for one month old baby

Repetition for test again for reconfirming the

Difference between speech therapy and AVT

AVT is an approach based on ten principles

Speech therapy is correcting the speech of a child

The AVT is stressing on hearing

Speech therapy is a remedial work

AVT is more focused on comprehension of language

“ find the use barahkhadi”

Real life expectations setting for children with poor linguistic skills

Challenges in lack of awareness_ organize camps, waiting time for cochlear implant has reduced a lot.

Funding and sponsorship is available.

AYJNISHD(D) works for the same under ADIP scheme.

Detection, Awareness , identification, comprehension

90-95% children have SNHL and have Residual hearing.

Get the aided audiogram done.

Frequency is not in speech banana

Find the closest set of frequency and choose a goal closest to it

As a speech therapist , start the spoken language right from the beginning. The attention should be
towards a meaningful language.

Like using toys.

Age of child 3.5 years, no benefit for hearing aid, go for CI. Battery of audiological assessmenrt.
Radiation tests are undergone.

Goal for child below one year

Developmental stages of child, motor development.

Emotial development to be expected. Object permanence show and teach.

AVT starts at 03 months