The role of an Auditory Verbal Therapist is to empower parents and caregivers of children with hearing loss to help their child develop listening and spoken language skills, enabling them to communicate independently. This is achieved through a range of assessments, both standardized and informal, which are used to create highly individualized intervention plans that are parent-focused and child-friendly.

As part of their work, Auditory Verbal Therapists rehabilitate the listening, speech, language, cognition, and communication skills of children who use assistive technology such as hearing aids and cochlear implants. They also place particular emphasis on the communication skills and styles of parents and caregivers, recognizing the vital role they play in their child's development.

In addition to providing therapy, Auditory Verbal Therapists consult with other professionals on the client's healthcare team, including audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and itinerant teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing. They also offer consultative support, educational in-servicing, and mentoring to other professionals throughout the province.

To ensure they are providing the most up-to-date and evidence-based practice, Auditory Verbal Therapists engage in quality management activities, including continuing education through workshops, online learning, and journal articles. They also develop auditory verbal service goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.