Understanding Autism Meltdowns in Adults and Children
Individuals with Autism may often experience meltdowns. Sometimes, this may be because they hold back their natural instincts to display…
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‘TheGirlwithAColoredMind’ – Autism Acceptance Through Her Kaleidoscopic Lens
April is Autism Acceptance Month and we want to highlight autistic voices so that people on the spectrum get to…
Café Arpan: Serving Delectables While Supporting Inclusion
This Autism Acceptance Month 2021, we want to talk about Inclusion in the Workplace. We are happy to write about…
5 Communication Pointers for Parents of Autistic Children
Avaz is happy to bring you this guest post by Kamini Lakhani, an advocate for autism awareness and empowerment in…
Supporting Children with Down Syndrome to Learn Better
Down Syndrome, named after Dr. John Langdon Down, is a genetic condition caused due to an extra chromosome present in…
Using Sabotage to Promote Communication
Sabotage, according to vocabulary.com means ‘to destroy property or hinder normal operations’. Who in their right mind would think sabotage…
How Social Scripts Promote Conversations in Learners with Disabilities
A ‘Hi’ may be the start of a beautiful friendship between two kids and “Say Hi to your friend” may…
Using Semantic Mapping for Effective Reading
Reading comprehension and connecting all the details of a concept may be difficult for learners with disabilities. Semantic mapping is…
Token Economy To Encourage Positive Behaviours
We all love it when it’s time to reap the rewards of our efforts. Rewards make us happy. They motivate…
How Replacement Behaviours Help Children with Autism
Mary is a child with autism who throws her book at others when her teacher asks her to go to…