The aim of the Post Graduate Diploma Course in Auditory Verbal Therapy is to train and equip professionals in the fields of Speech & Hearing and Special Education with knowledge and skills to practice auditory verbal therapy with young children with deafness and who are hard of hearing as a part of the early intervention program. The course further aims to facilitate professionals in setting up of early intervention centers staffed by therapists who have the requisite skills to work with deaf and hard of hearing children.

The objectives of this program are to

1. a) Impart knowledge in modern technology and its significance in the practice of

     educating children with hearing impairment

1. b) Identify the principles and practices of auditory verbal therapy and related services
2. c) Develop skills and competencies for practicing auditory verbal therapy as a part of

    the early intervention services for young children with hearing impairment,

1. d) Promote speech-language development and education of young hearing impaired children and

1. e) Promote parent – teacher empowerment
2. f) Develop skills and competencies in students for practicing AVT as a part of early

     intervention for young hearing impaired children, and

1. g) To teach the need and significance of practice of AVT in India

The program is organized in such a manner that the content on the disabilities is spirally integrated
in all courses as per requirement to prepare a cadre of special educators who develop
competencies to meet the educational needs of children with different developmental disabilities.
It comprises of theory, practice teaching and practical papers.