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Ideas, stories and resources for AAC.
How Code-Switching Shapes AAC Use in Bilingual and Trilingual Children
When bilingual or trilingual children use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), they bring their unique blend of languages with them often in…
Why Bilingual AAC Needs More Than Just Translations
When building Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for bilingual users, the most common mistake is also the easiest one to make:…
What If Language Came in Chunks, Not Words?
Customizing AAC for Gestalt LanguageProcessors Imagine reading a screen full of words... but none of them feel quite right. Not because they’rewrong,…
Simultaneous vs. Sequential Bilingualism in Kids: What It Means for AAC
When creating AAC support for bilingual or multilingual children, understanding how they learn their languages matters a lot. Not all bilingual journeys…
How Vocabulary Layout Shapes Communication: A Peek Inside Avaz AAC
Have you ever had a word on the tip of your tongue—but you just couldn’t find it? That feeling of being stuck…
Media-Rich Icons in Avaz AAC
Let the App Do the Hard Work, Not the Communication Partner Customizing icons and visuals in AAC apps has long been a…
The Avaz Sale: April 2025
The Avaz Sale is back in full swing! April marks Autism Acceptance Month worldwide. In honor of this observance, we are offering…
Frozen Row in Avaz AAC: Keeping Words Within Reach
Imagine knowing exactly what you want to say but needing to tap through multiple screens to say it. In AAC, quick access…
AAC Success Over Halloween: A Handy Guide
AAC is a tool that can fill every season with meaning and joy. Especially around the spookiest time of the year, AAC…
The Avaz Sale: AAC Awareness Month 2024
The Avaz Sale is here!The Avaz Sale is in honor of AAC Awareness Month observed every year through the month of October.…