Mental Health and AAC: Beyond Happy, Sad, and Angry
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means the internet is currently full of therapy speak, burnout posts, nervous system…
AAC Learning
What We Hear Beyond the Words
A mother’s letter on grief, communication, and the million words our children say without speaking The grief no one prepares…
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.…
Time to Talk
Let’s Connect! “When a friend calls to me from the roadAnd slows his horse to a meaning walk,I don’t stand…
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…
Art is Expression
Ananya, the petite sixteen year old, sighed when she looked at the timetable taped to her desk. Next up was…
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…