No, research shows that the earlier you start Auditory Verbal therapy, the better the outcomes for your child will be. AV therapy is a diagnostic approach which complements the routine tests carried out during cochlear implant assessment.
The large majority of children with a profound hearing loss have some degree of hearing in the lower frequencies. Our role is to ensure that your child is making the very best use of their residual hearing as they await cochlear implant fitting. We do this by giving you auditory verbal techniques and strategies to use at home that maximise listening and speaking in everyday situations.