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Ideas, stories and resources for AAC.
Making Reading Accessible Using Adapted Books
Books are a gateway to a world of information and knowledge for young kids. Children get to pick up more than just…
Using Self Talk and Parallel Talk for Language Stimulation
Language stimulation strategies play a significant role in emergent communicators developing their communication and language abilities. Strategies such as Self Talk and…
Aided Language Input: How to be a Super AAC Model
We know that aided language Input, also known as Aided Language Stimulation (ALS), or modeling is a proven strategy that helps AAC…
Importance of Parent Education for Successful AAC Implementation at Home
Most parents and siblings of AAC users are often unsure of how to support a communicator to use their AAC systems. This…
How Sensory Diet Activities Help Children Stay Calm and Alert
Children who have sensory processing issues have difficulties with receiving and responding to sensory input. They can experience hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity, or…
5 Tips for Managing Anxiety of Children with Special Needs
Anxiety is a common and natural emotion we feel in response to stress. We all feel anxious from time to time. But…
All About Predictable Chart Writing
When children learn to write, it opens doors to literacy and more social interactions. Young adults with complex communication needs will feel…
How Vince’s Life Took A 180 Degrees Turn with Avaz AAC
Avaz AAC app is now available in Hungarian! This is a brilliant addition to the list of languages we support that includes…
The 2020 Avaz Round-Up
As we wrap up this eventful year, here's a look back at all the happenings of 2020. The overwhelming feeling for Team…
Inclusive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
Yay to Us! We made it through a tough year and now it's time to celebrate ourselves and those around us for…