Spoon Theory
Spoon theory helps us better understand the lived experience of disability & chronic illness. A powerful concept, it has given…
AAC Implementation Ideas
AAC Planning Tool
AAC experts have a myriad number of evaluation tools. As we all know, ‘a one size fits all’ approach will…
AAC Caregivers: Seeking & Receiving Support
It is crucial that AAC caregivers receive the right kind of support while they support the AAC users in their…
AAC and Gestalt Language Processors
Assistive Communication supports like AAC provide individuals with opportunities to overcome speech delays & difficulties, and begin communicating. AAC has…
Floortime Therapy: Important Concepts and Benefits
In a previous blog we discussed the basics of Floortime Therapy. In this article we go deeper to answer some…
Empowering Autistic Individuals with Technology
How can we empower autistic children and adults to live independently? And how can technology facilitate this? Learn some simple…
Anxiety & Autism: Anxiety Among AAC Users
Anxiety is a common mental health issue among autistics. For an autistic child or an adult, learning to use an…
Novel Word Learning & Language Acquisition
How does the human mind learn a new word? It is a truly fascinating and complex process. Understanding this process…
Language Acquisition : Gestalt Processing
It is very important to understand a learner’s language acquisition style before designing an intervention plan for them. In this…
Developing Communication Autonomy – A Guide
Avaz’s resident SLP, Niveditha, brings you a step by step guide on developing communication autonomy. This is Part II of…