About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is the Difference Between Dysarthria and Apraxia?
/ in Uncategorized / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
There are two primary categories of motor speech disorders, dysarthria, and apraxia. The production of speech requires the coordination of several muscles and groups of muscles, particularly of those responsible for controlling the respiratory system as well as the larynx, vocal cords, lips, tongue, and jaw. The brain must plan and organize these movements into [...]
Great Speech Strengthens Presence Nationwide with Medicare Enrollment
/ in Press Releases / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
* Leading Virtual Speech Therapy company in 41 states * Serving Kids, Adults and Senior Population Hollywood FL., March 10, 2022 – Great Speech, a national virtual speech therapy company committed to improving health equity for America’s underserved seniors, today announced its affiliated clinical group Great Therapy Group LLC, has significantly increased the breadth and depth of [...]
How Does Bilingualism Affect Speech?
/ in Uncategorized / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
There have been countless studies on bilingualism and how it affects language development, and the research agrees that mastering multiple languages is incredibly beneficial for brain development. There is also some mixed information out there, between experts, about the effect of bilingualism on the development of language. The truth is, that bilingualism has no negative [...]
How Can I Encourage My Toddler To Talk?
/ in Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
When looking at the age at which children meet certain milestones and acquire certain skills, it is important to remember that there is a wide range of ‘normal’ and these ages can vary significantly. It is common for parents of young children to worry about their child’s speech and language development and to wonder [...]
What is the Main Cause of Stuttering?
/ in Stuttering / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
There is no one in the world that speaks perfectly at all times, in fact, we all experience errors or disruptions in our speech from time to time. However, for people who are affected by a stutter, these disruptions, also referred to as disfluencies, are significantly more severe and consistent. In some cases, a stutter [...]
What does a Voice Therapist Do?
/ in Voice Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is Voice Therapy? The goal of voice therapy is to improve or completely eliminate challenges related to the production of vocal sounds (also known as phonation) in the larynx or voice box. Once therapy has been completed, the voice should sound strong and free of any hoarseness. Voice therapy can also be used as [...]
What do Speech Therapists do for Kids?
/ in Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
For many young children, producing certain words or sounds when speaking is challenging. This can lead to frustration for a child, and they may not be well understood by others or feel unable to express themselves. When left untreated, these challenges can affect a child’s ability to succeed in social and academic situations. While [...]
Three Tips for Buying Holiday Toys: When More is NOT Merrier
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy | Tools for Parents / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
As we gobble down the last bite of our Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, it officially becomes gift buying season. And toys are always on everyone’s gift list. As the mom of four boys, ages 2-16, I firmly believe that when it comes to toys, more is not merrier. And in my role as speech pathologist [...]
Can Speech Therapy Help Selective Mutism?
/ in Uncategorized | Parkinson's Disease / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is Selective Mutism? In the world of speech and language, there is a wide range of behaviors that extend from “feeling shy” to what is known as “selective mutism”. In most cases, selective mutism is the result of fear or anxiety related to being seen or heard talking. Children with selective mutism may speak [...]
What Causes A Language Disorder?
/ in Language Disorders / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Most babies and toddlers are able to understand what is being said well before they themselves have the ability to talk. As children grow and develop their communication skills, most children learn how to express their thoughts and feelings with words. Babies are ready to learn a language from birth, and they will learn the [...]
How Do We Communicate Socially?
/ in Uncategorized / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Social communication refers to a collection of verbal and nonverbal skills, such as conversation, social interaction, and social cognition. This type of communication is often regarded as a form of communication that is unwritten and most people seem to possess and express instinctively. Social communication includes elements such as interactions with peers, family members, caregivers, [...]
Rated Best Overall Virtual Speech Therapy 2 years in a row (2021/2022) by Very Well Family
/ in Press Releases / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Online speech therapy is on the rise, and with good reason. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can deliver services via online technology that allows for more flexibility, convenience, and access to care than in-person services. The benefits are often the same. In fact, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association says the use of telepractice must be equivalent to services [...]