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Step Up For Students and Gardiner Scholarships Opened Applications for Students Under New Disability Categories
2021-06-04 in Virtual Speech Therapy /by Avivit Ben-AharonExciting update for Florida parents and caregivers! Your child may qualify for the Gardiner Scholarship and can receive virtual speech therapy from the convenience and comfort of your home. This scholarship, also known as the Personal Learning Scholarship Account (PLSA), is designed to better meet the individual educational and therapeutic needs of Florida children with […]
The Role of Speech in Children’s Social Emotional Health and Development
2021-03-11 in Cognitive Speech Therapy, Early Child Development /by Avivit Ben-AharonFrom the moment a child is born, they are continually maturing and developing. Perhaps one of the most critical developments for a child is within their social-emotional health. Speech plays an essential role in this development. People love communicating, which is why it is one of the most essential skills for an individual to develop. […]
Ways to treat Aphasia
2021-03-06 in Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy /by Avivit Ben-AharonIf you’ve had a stroke, you also have a one in three chance of developing aphasia. In addition to struggling with language disorder as a result of being diagnosed with aphasia, you will likely also experience severe psychological consequences. You may feel depressed, hopeless, or even “talked down to” by people that misinterpret aphasia as a sign of […]
Help for Stroke Victims: The Role Music Therapy Can Play
2021-03-04 in Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy /by Avivit Ben-AharonAfter a stroke, many survivors may experience aphasia. This is a disorder that impairs a person’s ability to understand language. Aphasia can limit a person’s ability to write, read, or speak. However, even though a stroke may compromise a victim’s language skill, many survivors are finding a new method for communicating: singing. Although being able to sing […]
How Alzheimer’s Affects Your Speech
2021-03-01 in Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease /by Avivit Ben-Aharon“Have you ever walked along a shoreline, only to have your footprints washed away? That’s what Alzheimer’s is like. The waves erase the marks we leave behind, all the sand castles.” – Pat Summitt Basketball head coach Pat Summitt was diagnosed with early signs of Alzheimer’s at 59 years old. In her memoir, she wrote about […]
How Speech Therapy Can Help You with Successful Accent Modification
2021-03-01 /2 Comments/in Accent Modification /by Avivit Ben-AharonWhether you’re applying for a job or trying to effectively communicate with your friends, you know that having a strong accent can sometimes make things difficult. In fact, many people feel that they have been turned down for jobs and directly discriminated against due to their accents. And even if you haven’t faced any serious (not to mention, highly […]
A Complete Guide on the Link Between ADHD and Stuttering
2021-02-28 in ADHD & Executive Function, Stuttering /by Avivit Ben-AharonAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects both children and adults throughout the US and around the world. But when the doctor hands you this label, what makes up the ingredients of the diagnosis? Most people understand the basics like excitability and difficulty focusing. But, many do not know about ADHD and stuttering. Understanding ADHD and […]
When Toys Take Center Stage
2021-02-23 in Early Child Development /by Avivit Ben-Aharon7 Ways to Actively Promote Language Development in Children We live in a fast-paced world where new products are outdated once they hit the shelves. But a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that “electronic toys and e-books can make parents less likely to have the most meaningful kinds of verbal exchanges with their children.” Recently, I worked […]
Four Great Speech Tips to Help You Succeed in Business and Real Life
2021-02-22 in Virtual Speech Therapy /by Avivit Ben-AharonCommon perception is speech therapy is for kids. While many of our Great Speech clients are 12 years old and under, there is a growing trend of young and older adults who are looking to correct speech issues or learn new ways of communicating to facilitate success in the business world. Some had speech therapy […]