Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Bennie’s New Voice: Virtual Speech Therapy Benefits All Ages from Kids who Stutter to Adults with Post-Stroke Communication Challenges and Other Age-Related Concerns

Great Speech Partnership with Bennie Unlocks Access to Virtual Speech Therapy Great Speech is proud to share a significant step forward in its collaboration with Bennie as part of their commitment to accessible healthcare. Bennie members gain seamless access to a range of virtual speech therapy services as a benefit of this partnership, expanding the […]

Virtual Speech Therapy Advances Health Equity, Provides Accessible Care for All

Great Speech, a leader in virtual speech therapy, is breaking down barriers and promoting health equity for all by improving access to convenient, personalized sessions for people of all ages looking to improve their speech and communication skills. Through a secure and user-friendly virtual speech platform, sessions can be conducted from the comfort of home, work, school […]

Can Emotional Stress Cause Speech Problems?

Millions of Americans are affected by high-stress levels and anxiety disorders each year. Chronic stress and anxiety can result in many symptoms, such as fatigue, insomnia, and frequent headaches. Unfortunately, only a small number of those affected will receive proper support and treatment to improve their mental health and eliminate their symptoms.  Although awareness and […]

What Age Is Too Late for Speech Therapy

When we think about speech therapy, most of us think of it as a resource primarily aimed at young children. While it is true that speech therapy can have major benefits on the developing minds of pre and school-aged children, speech therapy is something that can be beneficial for people of any age. If you’re […]

Techniques for Improving Communication Skills in Individuals with Aphasia

Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, connecting us with others and enriching our lives. However, for the approximately 1 million Americans affected by aphasia, a language disorder that impairs communication abilities, expressing thoughts and feelings can be incredibly challenging. Understanding Aphasia Aphasia can impair speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while intelligence and memory […]

The Link Between Sleep and Speech

Having the skills to communicate with clarity and confidence is a special ability that should not be underestimated. Effective communication is an essential life skill that is crucial to succeeding in social, academic, and professional situations. We use speech and language skills every day to solve problems, express our thoughts, feelings, and needs, and properly […]

Empowering TRICARE West Region Members with Accessible Virtual Speech Therapy

In an effort to extend their commitment to accessible healthcare, Great Speech, a leading virtual speech therapy provider, is proud to announce its expansion of in-network services to serve the TRICARE West Region population through Health Net Federal Services, LLC (HNFS). This strategic partnership is poised to revolutionize the way military service members and their […]

Unlocking Hope for Alzheimer’s: The Benefits of Virtual Speech Therapy

November is Alzheimer’s disease (AD) Awareness Month: 6.2 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s  Compromised speech and communications are unfortunate consequences of AD and dementia. That’s why Great Speech is pleased to help people address these issues and improve their quality of life along with their caregivers quality of life. While AD is a progressive disease with […]