Simple Ways to Nurture Independence of an Autistic Child
Every parent would love for their child to grow into independent adults. Independence need not mean that they lead their…
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AAC Implementation: Communication Intervention Strategies for Families
Getting an AAC device is a significant step towards ensuring better outcomes for a child with complex communication needs. However,…
Early intervention: When to Introduce AAC to Young Children
When do you start AAC intervention for a child? Even with all the research out there, there seems to be…
All Core and No Fringe Vocabulary Makes for Dull Communication
Core words get a lot of emphasis in AAC learning. What is fringe vocabulary and why is it important? Read…
Language Learning: A Lot can Happen With Scaffolding
Modelling has been a widely used strategy to support emergent AAC learners. Read on to know how scaffolding conversations in…
Developing Reading Comprehension Skills of Learners with Disabilities
Reading comprehension is the ability to make meaning out of a text. It is a key component of literacy acquisition…
Functional Communication Skills for Kids with Special Needs
Children with developmental disabilities can have communication challenges which affect their ability to effectively express themselves. Without functional communication skills,…
Highlights of AAC Awareness Month 2020
Every year during October, Team Avaz plans several initiatives to spread awareness about AAC solutions. We do this to get…
Fun AAC Activities for Halloween
Halloween will look a lot different this year with mandatory masks that are not part of the costume and trick…
Drewy NovaClara Curious: Partially Verbal and Abundantly Confident
Drewy NovaClara Curious is a Model, actor, and a disability advocate living in San Diego, California. They are a deaf…