MENTEES

How do I find a mentor?

Individuals who are interested in becoming a Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist® will need to find an individual willing to be a mentor during their training process.  Any therapist, who is an active Cert. AVT® in good standing is eligible to serve as a mentor. To find a Cert. AVT® in your area, please refer to the Locate a Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist® page of the Academy’s website.

What if there isn't a Cert. AVT® in my area?

If there is not a suitable mentor in your area, you may send videos or CDs of your sessions to a mentor who can then review them and provide you with feedback and guidance.

Can my mentor determine if I am eligible to sit for the exam?

No, only the Auditory-Verbal Certification Committee can determine who is eligible to sit for the exam. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact the Auditory-Verbal Certification Committee directly. The Committee will accept inquiries about eligibility only from the candidates and not from mentors.

Do I have to pay my mentor?

The decision of whether to charge for providing mentoring is left up to the individual mentor. We provide this service free of charge, while others require a fee for providing this service.

MENTORS

What is my role as a mentor?

The role of the mentor is to counsel and guide candidates to prepare them to sit for the exam and for their video submission. Mentors need to review the Application Packet, and ensure adherence to the Principles of Auditory-Verbal Practice®. Additionally, when reviewing therapy sessions with a candidate, it is highly recommended that the mentor utilize Attachment D: Cert AVT Supervisors Evaluation Form. This form provides more in-depth feedback and guidance to potential exam candidates.

Do I have to use the Standardized Curriculum to prepare for the exam?

No. While certainly useful in preparing candidates for the exam, you are not required to use the document produced by the Auditory-Verbal International Inc. entitled "Standardized Curriculum".

Should I advocate on behalf of my mentee?

No. The role of the mentor is to prepare a candidate to sit for the exam, not to advocate for them with any committees of the Academy. The Auditory-Verbal Certification Committee will only address inquiries, questions, and requests made from candidates themselves, and not their mentors.

Can I determine my mentee's eligibility to sit for the exam?

No. The Auditory-Verbal Certification Committee is the body that has been granted authority to determine whether a candidate is eligible to sit for the exam.

May I charge for my mentoring services?

Yes. Individuals are permitted, but not required, to charge for their services as a mentor. The decision of whether or not to charge for this service and the actual fee charged is left up to the individual therapist.