The prequistes for the Auditory-Verbal Approach
The auditory-verbal approach emphasizes six important steps for developing each child's maximum potential in communication:
1) Early identification of hearing loss.
2) Early fitting of appropriate amplification; i.e. hearing aids or cochlear implant.
3) Emphasis on "learning to listen." A child who is hearing impaired will not develop the ability to listen without continuous repitition and reinforcement.
4) Regular therapy sessions with certified auditory-verbal professionals.
5) Mainstreaming in education. The child who is hearing impaired attends classes with children who have normal hearing.
6) Total family participation in the learning process.
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