The Feature That Never Gets Built
Imagine you are an AAC user. You are typing out a sentence, and mid-thought, someone interrupts with a quick question.…
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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…
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…
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…
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…