Avivit Ben-Aharon - Great Speech (Page 2)

What does Hypokinetic Dysarthria Sound Like?

2024-11-13 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Individuals facing hypokinetic dysarthria typically struggle significantly to speak clearly and with ease, making everyday communication a major challenge. Hypokinetic dysarthria is classified as a motor speech disorder caused by neurological damage that leads to weakened muscles required for speech production. Neurological conditions such as a brain tumor or Parkinson’s disease can cause damage [...]

What are the Social Benefits of Speech Therapy?

2024-11-12 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Speech therapy has traditionally been associated with helping children with delayed speech development, lisps, or stutters. Did you know that speech therapy can help you develop friendships and improve your social skills? Social communication skills allow for effective verbal and nonverbal interactions with others. We use words to communicate, but we also use word choice, [...]

What are the Symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders?

2024-11-10 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Orofacial Myofunctional disorders (also referred to as OMDs) are conditions that affect the muscles in the face and mouth. These disorders inhibit the normal development, function, and growth of these muscles resulting in significant challenges with speech production and overall communication. Individuals of all ages can be affected by these conditions, and the impact on [...]

5 Easy Tips to Stop Stuttering

2024-11-07 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Approximately 3 million Americans are affected by a stuttering speech disorder (also known as a fluency disorder.) Stuttering causes individuals to uncontrollably repeat, interrupt, or prolong certain word sounds, syllables, or words when speaking. Individuals who stutter know what they want to say but have difficulty getting the words out in a clear and fluent [...]

Vocal Cord Abuse

2024-11-06 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

We use our voices dozens of times each day to communicate with those around us and express our unique thoughts, ideas, and needs. For most of us, we can use our voices as needed without risking damage or discomfort in our voice or vocal cords. Some individuals, however, have professions or hobbies that require extensive [...]

Can Speech Therapy Help with Tourette’s?

2024-11-04 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Renowned French doctor Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette first identified Tourette’s Syndrome as a distinct condition in 1885. Tourette’s Syndrome often causes affected individuals to produce various vocal and motor (physical) tics. A tic is a sudden and involuntary movement or vocalization that is often rapid and repetitive. Some individuals with TS [...]

Why Does My Toddler Say Some Words Backwards?

2024-11-01 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

When it comes to speech and language development in toddlers, there is a wide range of what is considered normal. Very young children can differ significantly in how quickly they develop communication skills, the order in which those skills develop, and the age at which they reach certain milestones. Understanding toddler development is especially important [...]

At What Age is an Accent Permanent?

2024-10-15 / in Accent Modification | Professional Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

If you pay close attention each time you interact with another person, you’ll likely notice the many subtle (and not so subtle) differences in speech production and how speech sounds, even if you both speak the same language. We all speak with accents, which are important elements of our unique identities. However, have you [...]

Why Am I Suddenly Mispronouncing Words?

2024-10-14 / in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Verbal communication is an important part of the human experience. We use speech to express our ideas, emotions, needs, and wants. For many Americans, strong speech skills come naturally, and the ability to effectively communicate verbally is often underappreciated and taken for granted. Sometimes, sudden changes in speech production, clarity, and fluency can occur, making [...]

Does ADHD Affect Speech In Adults?

2024-10-10 / in ADHD & Executive Function / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

For many adults living with ADHD, communicating effectively can often prove challenging. Navigating daily life typically involves many situations and tasks requiring clear and fluent communication. We rely on speech and language to express our thoughts, feelings, and ideas, as well as to connect with others, accomplish professional tasks, and make sense of the world [...]

2 Year Old Speech Milestones

2024-10-08 / in Tools for Parents | Early Intervention | Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

During the first two years of a child’s life, an incredible amount of development and learning occurs. Before their second birthday, many children will have mastered skills such as walking, eating independently, getting dressed without help, learning to use a potty, and, of course, the development of communication skills. When discussing developmental milestones, it [...]

Can Anxiety Cause Speech Problems?

2024-10-04 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

With more than 4 million Americans living with an anxiety disorder of some kind, understanding the impacts of these disorders on communication and daily life is increasingly important. An anxiety disorder can come with a variety of symptoms, from chronic headaches, debilitating fatigue, and significant GI issues to challenges interacting with others and communicating effectively [...]