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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 language, clear speech, and confidence, one sound step at a time.

From a baby’s first babble to a teenager’s quick wit, each conversation reveals the art and science of spoken language development, helping children with hearing impairment develop fluent spoken language, clear speech, and confidence, one sound step at a time.

💡 Hear practical tips you can use today.

💬 Learn from the voices of parents who’ve been where you are.

🎧 Experience the joy, the struggles, and the triumphs of enjoying the world of sound.

New episodes drop on the 1st and 16th of every month.

Follow now, and take your first sound step toward a wonderfully bright future, for your deaf or hard of hearing child and for you.

The Sound Steps Podcast

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  • 2: My Dad! Journeying with a Child Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing

    2: My Dad! Journeying with a Child Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
    2025/10/15
    Welcome to The Sound Steps Podcast:Conversations in Auditory-Verbal Therapy, exploring fluent spoken language development, conversational competence, clear speech, and age-appropriate development, in children who are deaf or hard of hearing, through the transformative power of listening and parent-centred Auditory-Verbal Therapy, one sound step at a time In this second episode, Shefali Shah is joined by Timothy D’Souza, a father of a child with bilateral cochlear implants from her in-person practice at Sound Steps, who speaks openly about the denial and heart‑wrenching pain of his son’s diagnosis of hearing loss. Alongside profound deafness, his son faced additional challenges: thin auditory nerves and Sensory Integration Difficulty. This deep conversation highlights the importance of prioritising yourself, parenting without guilt, so that you can fully support your child who is deaf or hard of hearing. From the early days of denial to celebrating his hearing impaired son’s constant chatter, Timothy shares how informed decisions, consistency and a creative approach to Auditory-Verbal Therapy, shaped their journey. Seamlessly integrating goals in occupational therapy and speech into weekly targets in Auditory-Verbal Therapy, made this a joyful process, fostering a strong, playful father-son bond that endures. This conversation is both poignant and filled with laughter, through the years of teenager development, celebrating the emergence of a compassionate adolescent who is appreciated at school for his empathy. This is The Sound Steps Podcast. 🎧 Top Tips from Episode 2 Enjoy the process. Make therapy fun and creative.Make yourself a priority. Taking time out without guilt is energising.Raise your child to be the best version of himself. Resist comparisons.Your child is unique. Focus on appreciation, not pity.AVT builds a life‑long relationship. Invest in it with intention. ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:33 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents 00:01:43 Choosing Auditory-Verbal Therapy 00:02:18 AVT facilitates age-appropriate development 00:02:43 Abundant choices open up through AVT 00:03:09 Early identification, sophisticated modern hearing technology and appropriate services 00:03:17 A life free of limitations 00:03:25 Show notes, Top Tips Time Stamps 00:03:35 Links and Contact details 00:03:43 Resources 00:03:47 Diagnosis: Thin auditory nerve and Sensory Integration Difficulties 00:04:15 Introducing our guest on this episode: Timothy D’souza 00:04:40 Moving on 00:05:38 Denial to action: facing the facts 00:06:42 Action 00:07:36 Raising your child to be the best version of himself 00:08:13 Isolation 00:08:15 The effects of poor speech intelligibility 00:09:45 Overcoming the challenges through consistent practice 00:09:54 Touch sensitivity 00:10:14 Integrating Occupational Therapy and Speech goals into AVT 00:11:39 Changing perspective 00:12:45 The value of games 00:14:21 Consistency 00:15:00 The value of self-care for parents 00:18:31 Bonding 00:18:41 Handling tantrums 00:19:48 Consistency and managing behaviour 00:20:56 An extra-ordinary relationship 00:21:46 Empathy and emotional maturity 00:22:26 An exceptionally special bond 00:23:11 Reflection 00:23:49 Upcoming episode: Auditory-Verbal Beginnings 🔗 Links 💬 Submit a question to the show: https://www.soundsteps.uk/podcast-ask-question/ 📧 Contact Shefali directly: shefalishah@soundsteps.uk 👩‍⚕️ Face-to-face AVT (London): https://soundsteps.uk 🌐 Online AVT via AVT Direct: https://avtdirect.com 🎓 AVT training for professionals: https://learnavt.com 📘 Resources: Roley, S.S., Mailoux, Z., Miller-Kuhaneck, H.M., Glennon,T (2007), Understanding Ayres’ Sensory Integration, Sacred Heart University, OT Practice.12(17):CE-1-CE-7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Haw5m3Zxvy4 In the Clinic with Dr. A Jean Ayres| The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation
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    25 分
  • 1: You are not Alone Parenting a Child Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing

    1: You are not Alone Parenting a Child Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
    2025/09/16
    Welcome to The Sound Steps Podcast: Conversations in Auditory-Verbal Therapy, exploring fluent spoken language development, conversational competence, clear speech, and age-appropriate development, in children who are deaf or hard of hearing, through the transformative power of listening and parent-centred Auditory-Verbal Therapy, one sound step at a time. Your perfect world has just been upended by a diagnosis you never expected: your newborn has a hearing loss. In this opening episode, host Shefali Shah, LSLS Cert. AVT, speaks with mothers of children who are deaf or hard hearing at Sound Steps, who share their early struggles. Brave enough to speak about the wretchedness of those early days, they now celebrate their child’s forthcoming graduation from early intervention, having achieved spoken language development well ahead of age. Each of them chose Auditory-Verbal Therapy, to open up the world of sound and spoken language development for their child, free from the limitations that hearing loss imposes, when not effectively managed. In openhearted, in-person conversations with Shefali Shah, a globally recognised LSLS Cert. AVT professional, they retrace their journey of pain, confusion, loneliness and exhaustion as they discover a clear path to a future of abundance, shaped by informed choice and intentional action. Though each journey was different, their stories echo one truth: with early and appropriate support, parents of children with hearing impairment can guide their child toward a future full of opportunity. You’ve taken the first step by identifying your child’s hearing loss early. Now listen in and penetrate the loneliness to emerge an enthusiastic, energised, committed parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. This is The Sound Steps Podcast. 🎧 Top Tips from Episode 1 Decide how you wish to raise your child who is deaf or hard of hearing. Choose wisely. Make an informed choice and be guided by the knowledge, experience, and skills of professionals you trust. Act. The only way to dispel the early loneliness is to move forward. Know this: the loneliness will pass.Auditory-Verbal Therapy opens up a life of rich, meaningful opportunity : for your child and for you. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:09 The Auditory-Verbal journey begins 00:01:30 Identification of hearing loss and confirmed diagnosis 00:01:48 Special thanks to our guests: Priyanka Mahapatra, Pradnya Madhbhavi, and Megha Mawandia 00:02:23 Show notes, Top Tips Time Stamps 00:02:34 Links and contact details 00:02:49 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents 00:03:30 AVT facilitates age-appropriate development 00:03:50 Abundant choices open up through AVT 00:04:17 Early identification, sophisticated hearing technology & appropriate services 00:04:28 A life free of limitations 00:04:38 Diagnosis through newborn hearing screening 00:04:58 Creating a route map; making informed decisions 00:05:17 Choosing how to raise your child and who to work with 00:05:50 Choosing Auditory-Verbal Therapy 00:06:50Addressing loneliness and helplessness in the early days 00:10:40 Commencing Auditory-Verbal Therapy 00:11:14 Navigating the emotional differences between partners 00:14:48 Family dynamics, reflection, and growth 00:16:40 Support, gratitude, and transformation 00:18:23 Family support 00:20:17 Support at school 00:21:52 Your child is unique 00:23:38 Build your team 00:23:44 You are not alone 00:24:08 Reflection 00:24:49 Upcoming episode: My Dad! 🔗 Links: 💬 Submit your question to the show: https://www.soundsteps.uk/podcast-ask-question/ 👩‍⚕️ Face-to-face AVT with Shefali Shah (London): https://soundsteps.uk 🌐 Online AVT sessions available via AVT Direct: https://avtdirect.com 🎓 Train online as an LSL professional in AVT: https://learnavt.com 📧 Contact Shefali directly: shefalishah@soundsteps.uk 📘 Resources: Luterman, D., (2006), Children With Hearing Loss: A Family Guide, Auricle Ink Pub. Luterman, D., (2002), When your Child is Deaf,: A Guide for Parents, York PressLuterman, D., (1999), The Young Deaf Child, York PressGoring, M.B., (2013), The Cycle of Love and Grief in Parents of Children with Special Needs
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    26 分
  • The Sound Steps Podcast Preview

    The Sound Steps Podcast Preview
    2025/09/16
    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 language, clear speech, and confidence, one sound step at a time.

    From a baby's babble to a teenager's quick wit, each conversation reveals the art and science of spoken language development.

    💬 Learn from the voices of parents who’ve been where you are.

    🎧 Experience the joy, the struggles, and the triumphs of enjoying the world of sound.

    New episodes drop on the 1st and 16th of every month.

    Follow now, and take your first sound step toward a wonderfully bright future, for your deaf or hard of hearing child and for you.

    The Sound Steps Podcast

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