Causes, Types, and Management of Stimming Behaviors in Autism
What is stimming? The term ‘stim’ is an abbreviation of self-stimulatory. Autism stimming behaviors refer to the repetition of body…
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Understanding Sensory Seeking and Avoiding Behaviours in Autism
People with Autism can have sensory processing issues. They may display hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, or both at once. This may manifest…
Here’s a Fun Way to Engage AAC Users
Teaching core vocabulary or complex concepts to children with special needs can be tricky. Activity-based teaching strategies and visual representation…
Why Should You Prioritize Reading Fluency in Children?
Whether your child reads for pleasure or for acquiring knowledge, reading fluency is a major factor that affects their comprehension.…
Looking Ahead- 2020
I would like to begin 2020 with a note of gratitude. Every member of the Avaz team is humbled to…
The 2019 Avaz Round-Up
2019 has been a truly eventful year for Avaz. As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect…
The Importance of Classroom Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia
Children with Dyslexia can struggle to read and comprehend written text. Since reading is an indispensable part of classroom learning,…
All I Want for Christmas.. Is to be Heard!
Of course, your child wants the Frozen 2 singing doll, Baby shark song puppet or one of the hottest toys…
Visual Schedules for Children with ASD
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may struggle with time management. They may also find it difficult to cope with…
Avaz FreeSpeech: An Exciting Way to Develop Language Skills
Language is primarily a tool for social communication. We use it to convey our ideas and to transmit messages. Every…