Mental Health and AAC: Beyond Happy, Sad, and Angry
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means the internet is currently full of therapy speak, burnout posts, nervous system…
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What’s the Minimum Viable Habit When There’s No Structure to Start With?
Every new habit starts small.For fitness, it could be putting on your running shoes.For meditation, just sitting down with your…
Music and AAC in Classroom
A familiar rhythm, a favorite song, or a playful pause in a melody can invite children to participate in ways…
Rethinking AAC Engagement in Schools
AAC is often introduced in schools as a communication tool. A device that helps a child request, answer, or participate…
Looking Back, Looking Ahead: A New Chapter for Avaz
As we pause to reflect on the year gone by, one thing stands out clearly, this was a defining year…
Our Next Chapter: Building the Future Together with PRC-Saltillo
If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that Avaz has always been about one thing: building tools…
Back-to-School with AAC
Supporting Emotions & Self-Regulation with Avaz Back-to-school season is here! For many children, this means fresh notebooks, new teachers, and…
My Body, My Voice
Supporting Sensitive Conversations Through AAC For individuals who use AAC, some of the most personal topics – periods, privacy, and…
Does Your AAC Sound Like You?
When we think about communication, it’s not just about what we say, it’s how we say it. Our tone, humor,…
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…