Common Sense Media Review
By Vicki Windman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Empowers nonverbal kids to customize and communicate.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Avaz Pro
Parent and Kid Reviews
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Pass
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Fail
Does not have a privacy policy and should not be used.
Privacy Rating
Our expert evaluators create our privacy ratings. The ratings are designed to help you understand how apps use your data for commercial purposes.
Pass
Meets our minimum requirements for privacy and security practices.
Warning
Does not meet our recommendations for privacy and security practices.
Fail
Does not have a privacy policy and should not be used.
What's It About?
AVAZ PRO is an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device for kids who are nonverbal or have speech-production issues. The app comes preloaded with five generic folders of words kids use in everyday life, such as stop, yes, no, and sorry. Using both these in-app images and ones you upload yourself, you can create boards to help your child navigate his or her wants and needs independently at home, in the community, and at school. As your kid grows, you can continue making boards or switch to the keyboard option, which allows kids to type and offers word and picture prediction.
Is It Any Good?
Avaz Pro has been perfecting this app since 2011 as it's received user feedback. While other AAC apps may appear overwhelming to new users, this one is beautifully and simply designed. Having the option to use pictures or the keyboard allows this app to grow with kids as they learn to type. Avaz Pro also can track therapy sessions, and parents can customize boards and words, empowering kids to express themselves. Folders such as Core Words and Quick Words make it easy to use.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how they'd customize Avaz Pro to make it inviting and personal. Which pictures do your kids want to use? Which voice do they like the best?
Take photos of weekend activities and add them to a customized board, or take photos of your child showing what he or she likes and dislikes.
App Details
- Device : iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : naming , speaking , vocabulary
- Skills : Self-Direction : academic development , personal growth , Emotional Development : labeling feelings , moving beyond obstacles , Communication : conveying messages effectively , multiple forms of expression , Tech Skills : using and applying technology
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : September 29, 2014
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : Invention Labs
- Version : 3.2
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 6.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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