This book is a must-have for anyone who works with children with hearing loss and their families. The information has value for professionals and families across the communication options that families might choose. This book is essential for professionals working to attain Listening and Spoken Language Specialist certification. It will guide their learning during their certification period and serve as a foundational source for examination preparation. –Helen M. Morrison, Ph.D., CCC/A, LSLS Cert. AVT

4 STARS! The book covers initial audiologic information, theory, and evidence supporting auditory-verbal therapy, amplification, auditory/speech/language milestones, literacy, strategies for therapy in the areas of listening, talking, thinking, and parent coaching. The book also offers example therapy plans and sessions, while also covering additional issues associated and not associated with hearing loss. Family experiences are also discussed. Of the many books I have read on this subject, this is the most comprehensive. The quality of this book is exemplary. The topics are relevant and presented in an organized manner. This is an excellent resource for both families and practitioners. –Wilder M Roberts, Au.D., University of South Alabama, in Doody’s (August 2016)

This wonderful resource is a must have in the tool kit for professionals and parents committed to learning about and utilising A-V Therapy in the 21st Century. Increasingly we have been supplied with research based evidence to support the constructs of A-V practices. With greater authority we are now able to understand why A-V practices can facilitate optimal listening, language and speech outcomes in infants diagnosed with hearing loss. This book updates us in these sciences and practices behind A-V therapy. In fact, Chapter 3 comprehensively assists potential researchers in methodology to analyse the evidence as well as develop new research projects in the A-V field. For mentees working towards international certification in Auditory-Verbal Therapy this resource is essential. Each of the 9 core domains are rigorously covered in impressively easy to follow chapters. Armed with a strong knowledge base, the reader can then experience a wide variety of A-V styles of therapy delivery, gleaning some wonderful therapy tips along the way. The book concludes as it should with courageous and inspiring family stories. In essence, this resource is invaluable to any professional or family keen to be fully armed with up to date information to assist and support them in their journeys with hearing loss. –Anne N. Fulcher PhD LSLS Cert. AVT, Principal Listening and Spoken Language Therapist, The Shepherd Centre, Sydney, Australia (September 2016)

Warren Estabrooks, M.Ed., Dip. Ed. Deaf, LSLS Cert. AVT, is President and CEO of WE Listen International Inc., a global consulting company in Toronto, Canada. He and his team provide professional education, training, and development in Auditory-Verbal Therapy for practitioners who work with children with hearing loss and their families around the world.
Karen MacIver-Lux, MA, Aud(C), Reg. CASLPO, LSLS Cert. AVT, is President and CEO of SoundIntuition, a company that provides continuing education opportunities, training, and consulting for professionals who work with children who have communication disorders. She is also Director of MacIver-Lux Auditory Learning Services in Toronto, and a proud consultant of WE Listen International, Inc.
Ellen A. Rhoades, EdS, LSLS Cert. AVT, is an international consultant, mentor, and speaker who has established and directed several Auditory-Verbal centers and programs. She was a Founding Director of Auditory-Verbal International and served on AG Bell Association’s Board of Directors. She is Associate Editor of The Volta Review and Review Editor for other professional journals.