Meet the Early Intervention Professionals

At an appointment, our pediatric audiologist determined that we need to move to higher powered devices. While it is discouraging to think that my daughter's hearing is potentially changing, I am encouraged by the fact that our audiologist is so proactive and willing to take the time necessary to program the devices effectively. I am grateful that we have found a pediatric audiology provider willing to work with us and do what it takes to make sure Rose can hear well.

Lydia H.

Professional Skilled in LSL

You’ll also work closely with a professional trained to coach your family in the best practices for teaching your baby to listen and talk. 

This early intervention professional might be a:

• Speech-language pathologist
• Educator of the deaf
• Early childhood teacher
• Audiologist

Whatever their official title, make sure they have experience with LSL intervention. Some professionals will have a special certification as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS™) through the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language™. Their title will be either a Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist (Cert AVT) or a Certified Auditory-Verbal Educator (Cert. AVEd).

In LSL intervention, we don’t make parents ‘participate in therapy.’ We partner with them to observe and strengthen LSL interactions that are already occurring in their daily lives. We collaborate with them to make the most of every moment that happens in their homes and communities as they care for, play with, and live with their children.”

Beth, LSLS Cert AVT