
PREVIEW Coming 1 October 2025… What if you could hear, in real time, how a child who is deaf or hard of hearing learns to listen, talk, and thrive? I’m Shefali Shah, LSLS Cert. AVT®, and this is The Sound Steps Podcast: Conversations in Auditory-Verbal Therapy. Together, we’ll explore how families use Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) to support children with hearing loss in developing spoken langu... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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Quiet spaces provide the deaf or hard of hearing child with the clearest listening opportunities. These are moments where the speech signal is received without competing noise.
This nineteenth episode, draws on Shefali Shah’s in-person practice and... more
In this essential eighteenth episode, Shefali Shah takes us on an auditory journey, sharing authentic sound bites from her own AVT practice. We listen in as infants and toddlers progress through the natural stages of pre-speech: from early vocal play... more
Self-monitoring is the invisible skill that allows children to reflect, adapt, and regulate, so as to learn independently and grow.
In this seventeenth episode, Shefali Shah demonstrates with three-and-a-half and four year old deaf children how Audi... more
Your six month old infant is ready to be read to!
In this delightful sixteenth episode, Shefali Shah is joined by Simi Rughani and Rashi Sanghi to experience the joy of reading aloud to their toddler. Follow Shefali’s practical guidance on how to ch... more
Play offers children a safe and imaginative space to explore, express emotions, experiment, and fail, all without consequence. It is the perfect stage on which your deaf or hard of hearing child can practice talking, thinking, problem-solving and lea... more
The uphill climb of the early days is now behind you. As new vistas open up, you’ll find that the gradient has eased and the pace of your child’s learning has gained considerable momentum.
As comforting as it may be to linger in the familiar, growth... more
Progress is at the heart of effective early intervention.
The only way to determine whether a child is progressing is to measure development objectively: with data. Auditory-Verbal Therapy recommends administering internationally standardised asses... more
Do you worry that your deaf or hard of hearing child is not talking as yet or that she is not talking enough? Listen to this episode: My deaf child isn’t talking which directly addresses your concerns and guides you through them.
Shefali Shah's conv... more
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The show centers on Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, with a strong emphasis on practical conversational techniques, daily interactions, and parental engagement. Episodes feature therapists, parents, and caregivers sharing strategies to foster spoken language, listening skills, and confidence, from infants to pre-teens. Many conversations highlight real-world challenges, the role of early identification and use of hearing technology, and the impact of consistent practice on language development. A notable pattern is combining professional AVT guidance with personal stories, aiming to empower families and professionals with actionable steps and relatable experiences. A recurring strength is translati... more
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