Getting Started

What does AVT involve?

Regular sessions with you and your child, fortnightly or monthly where appropriate

At Blatchington Court Trust in Hove, in your home (Sussex), via skype or a combination

Parent coaching is central to AVT; we will work together to support your child’s developing listening & language

Strategies to support your child’s social and emotional development will be integrated in sessions

Regular assessments will be carried out to monitor progress and agree goals

What does TOD support involve?

Advisory support consists of regular school visits, usually half termly or termly.

It includes observing your child in lessons, and advising on strategies to support listening, language, literacy & learning

One to one support for your child to develop social skills and promote self advocacy

Advice on acoustics and modifications to improve the listening environment

Functional listening assessments

Working with your local team

Take home messages from each sessions and reports are shared with your local team

I can contribute to your child’s Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) and Individual Education Plan (IEP)

I can visit your child’s preschool setting or school to advise on AV strategies where appropriate

Working with your child’s school

A written report with recommendations will be shared with you and the school after each school visit

I can contribute to your child’s Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) and Individual Education Plan (IEP)

In-service training to staff working with your child