The Avaz blog
Ideas, stories and resources for AAC.
What is Aphasia?
Aphasia Awareness Month is observed every June. Today, Aphasia is seen as “Loss of Langauge, Not Intellect”. This blog discusses Aphasia in…
Spoon Theory
Spoon theory helps us better understand the lived experience of disability & chronic illness. A powerful concept, it has given disabled individuals…
Autistic Pride Day
Autistic Pride Day is on June 18th. Every year, it is observed around the world to raise awareness of Autism. “Autistic pride” …
AAC Planning Tool
AAC experts have a myriad number of evaluation tools. As we all know, ‘a one size fits all’ approach will not help…
Beyond Functional Communication
Communication is a complex phenomenon. It serves certain functions in our everyday life. That said, we also communicate to share our feelings…
Phonological Awareness & AAC
Literacy is significantly about reading, writing and social interaction. Thanks to research, we now know that a lot more goes into developing…
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 life. What…
AAC and Gestalt Language Processors
Assistive Communication supports like AAC provide individuals with opportunities to overcome speech delays & difficulties, and begin communicating. AAC has been found…
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 FAQs and…
My Voice
Avaz Megaphone is a platform for neurodivergent individuals to express themselves through the written word. In today's blog let us read what…