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Caring, as Equals : My Journey as a Special Needs Parent
The bulk of caregiver responsibilities in families falls on the shoulders of the mother. Or even other women at home. This holds…
Making Connections with Avaz AAC – Vince Celebrating Easter!
AAC is all about making connections ? The ability to communicate and express themselves allows AAC users to have meaningful interactions. This…
Self-Care: Put Your Oxygen Mask On First Before Caring for Loved Ones
Children are staying home due to school closures and it can be overwhelming for parents having to take on the multiple roles…
How Knowing Word Families Helps in Achieving Reading Proficiency
Teaching reading to young children can be an arduous task given that the English language follows numerous patterns and has irregular spelling.…
Revisiting Most Loved Avaz Features: Phonetic Match to Support Unrestricted Communication
Spelling is an important aspect of the written language and it is essential for accurate expression of your ideas. Misspelt words can…
How to Develop Emotional Competence of an AAC User
What is Emotional Competence? Emotional competence is the ability of a person to express their own emotions with complete freedom. You can…
Tips for Shared Reading with an AAC System
Parents of children with AAC needs are constantly on the lookout for communication opportunities with the AAC system. Shared reading is one such…
Understanding the Debate Behind the Diagnosis of Social Communication Disorder
Social communication disorder(SCD) was included in the DSM-5, the latest version of the ‘Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders’ in 2013.…
Encouraging Autonomy in AAC Communication
We often believe that by handing an AAC system to a child, we have empowered them with communication. But communication is complex…
AAC Apps for Adults with Acquired Communication Disorders
A brain injury or neurological disorder can rob an adult of vital communication skills. Communication and Speech therapy can enable them to…