The Avaz blog
Ideas, stories and resources for AAC.
Have you Backed Up your AAC Vocabulary Yet?
You add personalized vocabulary in the AAC user's system and are happy with the progress they are showing. You add more words…
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…
Avaz Inc: Moving Towards an Integrated Vision of Assistive Technology
Avaz began its journey in 2009 with the Avaz AAC system, a hardware-based AAC solution. Since then, Avaz AAC has grown from…
The Many Benefits of Independent Reading for Young Children
Regular reading enriches a child’s life. Children learn about ethics and virtues from moral stories while biographies can inspire them to follow…
Benefits of Social Media for AAC users.
Social media is a dynamic tool that can be used for social activism, movie promotions, business connections, or to simply announce to…
Avaz Adda: Play, Learn, Communicate!
What happens when you get a bunch of curious, enthusiastic kids together in one place, on a non-school day? Throw in their…
A Fun, Exciting Read for Children: ‘Trey the Chef’
In today's post, we want to talk about 'Trey the Chef', a lovely book written by Kira Parris-Moore. This book is inspired…
Causes, Types, and Management of Stimming Behaviors in Autism
What is stimming? The term 'stim' is an abbreviation of self-stimulatory. Autism stimming behaviors refer to the repetition of body movements, words,…
Understanding Sensory Seeking and Avoiding Behaviours in Autism
People with Autism can have sensory processing issues. They may display hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, or both at once. This may manifest as sensory…
Here’s a Fun Way to Engage AAC Users
Teaching core vocabulary or complex concepts to children with special needs can be tricky. Activity-based teaching strategies and visual representation can help…