This pamphlet answers many questions about demographic aspects of hearing-impaired individuals, such as the number of hearing-impaired and deaf persons in the United States, the number with hearing problems that restrict communication, the number of hearing-impaired students and number of deaf college students, the demographic groups which have a…

This paper reviews the historical development of Auditory-Verbal International, which was established as a nonprofit organization to achieve the goal of increasing availability and effectiveness of the auditory-verbal approach for individuals with hearing impairments. The group's position statement is presented, along with principles of…

This paper deals with the auditory-verbal therapy process as implemented with two children (ages three and seven) with hearing impairments, enrolled in the Auditory-Verbal Therapy Programme of North York (Ontario) General Hospital. The paper contains audiological information, long-term objectives, and a detailed lesson plan for each child. (JDD)

This paper documents development of the field of auditory-verbal intervention to aid individuals with hearing impairments and outlines its advantages. The paper emphasizes the author's contributions to the field through development of detection and treatment services, early detection and early intervention services, research studies, and teacher…

A pioneer in the development of auditory-verbal intervention services for children with hearing impairments recounts the technological and pedagogic influences that shaped her philosophy of teaching children. The importance of fitting young children with hearing aids and teaching them to listen is emphasized. (JDD)