The Specialized AVT Approach

The auditory-verbal approach is an evidence-based, highly focused method for developing spoken language through listening. It goes beyond simply teaching words and sounds—emphasizing deep, whole-child communication growth through consistent, intentional practice.

At Little Roars, this level of individualized and intensive support extends to all children working to build or strengthen their speech and language skills. Whether your child is developing foundational listening abilities, working through a speech delay, or refining expressive and receptive language, my therapy approach is always personalized, goal-driven, and rooted in proven methods like AVT.

  • Recognizing and identifying different sounds in one’s environment.

  • Differentiating between similar sounds, such as "cat" vs "hat".

  • The ability to recognize familiar sounds and words and derive meaning from them.

  • The ability to understand spoken language in more complex forms such as when engaging in conversation, following directions, and listening to orally presented stories.