About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
6 Tips on How to Improve Reading Comprehension in Your Child
/ in School Success | School Success & Reading Comprehension | Tools for Parents | Reading Readiness | Afterschool Tips / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Any child can read a book, but it takes good comprehension skills to be able to absorb and retain the information. If your child has this skill, it will carry them through their entire school career, from preschool to college. It also means they are less likely to get bored with reading. Sometimes children struggle [...]
What is the Most Common Type of Speech Disorder?
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is a Speech Disorder? Is a Speech Disorder a Disability? Spoken language is one of the primary ways in which we communicate and express our thoughts, feelings, and ideas to others. Speaking requires the precise coordination of several body parts and systems, which include the head, neck, chest, and abdomen. A speech disorder is [...]
What Age is Best for Speech Therapy?
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation | Virtual Speech Therapy | Early Child Development | Language Disorders / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Starting in the first few months of life, children begin developing the communication skills that will be the building blocks to help them succeed at home, in school, and later in life. Studies have shown that 1 in 10 children will need extra support in order to develop appropriate communication skills. Without proper support and [...]
Careington® Works with Great Speech to Add Virtual Speech Therapy Services to Its Telehealth Offerings Nationwide
/ in Press Releases / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Frisco, TX, November 11, 2021 — Careington International Corporation, a leader in the non-insured health care benefits space, is pleased to begin working with Great Speech Inc., a pioneer in the virtual speech therapy space, adding virtual speech therapy to Careington’s ever-expanding telehealth offerings. This relationship allows Careington to provide nationwide access to valuable and [...]
7 Signs of Executive Function Disorder in Adults
/ in Executive Function | ADHD & Executive Function | Professional Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Mental health is a complex issue. There are millions of different symptoms, disorders, and treatments. Add on to that is the fact that every brain works on different levels and has different quirks. The tragic wrench that drives this issue even further into confusion and complexity is how little we focus on the issues of [...]
Is It Possible To Change My Accent?
/ in Accent Modification / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
If you’ve ever stopped to listen to people speaking around you, you’ve probably noticed that everybody sounds a little bit different, even when they are speaking the same language. There are lots of reasons people might sound different, whether it is because they come from a different region or another country. Everyone speaks [...]
Vocal Nodules: What They Are and How to Deal with Them
/ in Voice Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Approximately 7.6 percent of the U.S. adult population (17.9 million people) suffers from some kind of voice disorder. There are many different voice disorders one can be diagnosed with, but vocal nodules are one of the most common. If you suspect you have vocal nodules, keep reading to learn more about the [...]
Does ADHD Cause Speech Issues?
/ in ADHD & Executive Function / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is ADHD? ADHD is a disorder of the brain that causes those affected to struggle with focus, attention, self-control, and/or sitting still. It is a lifelong condition for which there is no cure, however, there are many resources and supports available that can help someone who is affected by ADHD to improve their [...]
What Is The Difference Between A Speech Therapist And A Speech Pathologist?
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
“Are speech therapists and speech pathologists the same?’ is a question that speech-language pathologists are asked all the time. The simple answer is that there is no difference between them, they are the same profession. That being said, one of the other titles may be more widely used in certain areas of the world, and [...]
Stuttering: Everything You Need to Know About Symptoms, Treatments, and More
/ in Stuttering / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Did you know that about 3 million Americans have a stuttering problem? In other words, stuttering isn’t as rare of a problem as you may think. Do you think your child might have a stuttering problem? Read on to find out everything you need to know. What is Stuttering? Stuttering is a speech disorder [...]
Is a Language Disorder a Speech Disorder?
/ in Language Disorders / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
It is common to hear the words “speech” and “language” used interchangeably, but the truth is they are actually two separate things. While they may mean the same thing when we are talking about oral communication in a general sense, in the Speech-Language Pathology community these two terms have important distinguishing factors. Speech and language [...]
Speech activities that promote communication skills in adults with Autism and Aspergers
/ in Autism | Language Disorders | Tools for Parents | Autism Spectrum Disorder & Asperger's / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Maybe you’re thinking it’s too late for you or a loved one diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to get help with their speech. You’ve heard it’s about time to grow out of it, or that the prime time for language learning is over. They echo these excuses. While these misconceptions [...]