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[0] Auditory-Verbal Unisensory [1] A program emphasizing auditory skills. Teaches a child to develop listening skills through one-on-one therapy that focuses attention on use of remaining hearing (with the aid of amplification). Since this method strives to make the most of a child’s listening abilities, no manual communication is used and the child is discouraged from relying on visual cues. [2] To develop speech, primarily through the use of aided hearing alone, and communication skills necessary for integration into the hearing community. [3] Child learns to speak through the early, consistent and successful use of a personal amplification system (hearing aids, cochlear implant, FM system). [4] Spoken and written English [5] Early, consistent and successful use of amplification (hearing aids, cochlear implant, FM system) is critical to this approach. [7] Parents need to be highly involved with child’s teacher and/or therapists (speech, auditory-verbal, etc.) in order to learn training methods and carry them over to the home environment. [6] 
Since the family is primarily responsible for the child’s language development, parents are expected to incorporate on-going training into the child’s daily routine and play activities. They must provide a language-rich environment, make hearing a meaningful part of all the child’s experiences and ensure full-time use of amplification.
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