Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a type of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) system that enables individuals to communicate using…
Special needs resources
Teaching money to kids with special needs
Managing money is an important life skill. By teaching money to kids early on, you can prepare them to become…
Understanding Autism Meltdown in Adults and Children
Individuals on the spectrum may often feel overwhelmed. This can lead to an Autism meltdown. Sometimes, this may be because…
‘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 on autistic children and communication by Kamini Lakhani, an advocate for…
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…