SEL and AAC
This is the concluding article (Part 3) of our ongoing series on Social Emotional Learning. Avaz’s resident SLP, Niveditha, discusses…
Communication Partner
What to do When: The Communicator Throws the AAC Device
We may have been in situations where the communicator throws the AAC device. What should we do when this happens?…
AAC Planning Tool
AAC experts have a myriad number of evaluation tools. As we all know, ‘a one size fits all’ approach will…
Beyond Functional Communication
Communication is a complex phenomenon. It serves certain functions in our everyday life. That said, we also communicate to share…
AAC Caregivers: Seeking & Receiving Support
It is crucial that AAC caregivers receive the right kind of support while they support the AAC users in their…
SCERTS Framework: Building Communication That Feels Real
It doesn’t start with words. It starts with connection. A child reaches for a toy, looks at you, and hums…
Fidgeting: A World of Benefits
What is fidgeting? Is it harmful or is it beneficial? Learn all that and more in this blog! To Fidget.…
Focused Stimulation: Building New Vocabulary
When we are looking for strategies to help children learn new vocabulary, one strategy that can be considered is the…
Empowering Autistic Individuals with Technology
How can we empower autistic children and adults to live independently? And how can technology facilitate this? Learn some simple…
Echolalia: Empowering Communication
Echolalia is an important stepping stone to communication for many autistic individuals. This blog tells you why and how it…