PORA Webinar: Building Foundations: The Vital Role of Audiology in Auditory Verbal Therapy
The next PORA webinar focuses on the role of Audiology in AVT.
The speaker, Emma Rushbrooke is an Audiologist and LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist, currently Clinical Director of Hear and Say, an Early Intervention program for children with hearing loss. Over 20 years’ experience working with children with hearing loss, specialising in implantable hearing technology and Auditory-Verbal Therapy.
Topic related to audiology being the foundation of AVT and the importance of collaborative care, especially between the audiologist and the AV Therapist.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Time: 16:00 (Berlin time)
Language: English with Russian translation
Participation: Free
Early access to sound is the foundation for spoken language development in children with hearing loss. This presentation explores the interdependent role of audiology within the philosophy of Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) and emphasises the critical importance of collaborative, family-centred care. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how early and targeted audiological intervention, through early diagnosis, hearing technology, and ongoing device management, directly supports the goals of AVT. Using case studies and evidence-based practices, this presentation will highlight the complementary relationship between audiologists, listening and spoken-language specialists, educators, other related professionals, and families in promoting optimal listening and spoken language outcomes. Participants will leave with strategies and insights to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:
1. Describe the foundational role of audiology in Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) and how it supports optimal listening and spoken language outcomes in children with hearing loss.
2. Explain the principles of Auditory-Verbal Therapy, including how audiological management (e.g., hearing aids, cochlear implants) directly impacts therapy success.
3. Identify key components of effective collaboration between audiologists, listening and spoken language specialists, educators, other related professionals, and families in family-centred care.
4. Evaluate the importance of early and ongoing audiological intervention, including diagnostic assessments, device fitting, and monitoring for maximising auditory access.
5. Understand the role of speech acoustics in auditory access, speech perception, and A-V therapy.
6. Recognise common challenges and solutions in interdisciplinary collaboration.
7. Interpret case examples that illustrate how collaborative care leads to improved developmental and communicative outcomes for children with hearing loss.
