About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Four Speech Therapy Diagnoses that Qualify Your Child for Extended Time
/ in Tools for Parents | School Success & Reading Comprehension / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Most of us are familiar with the testing accommodation of “extended time.” And to many of us, the ability to apply for extra time is generally perceived to be linked to a specific learning or physical disability: a student who writes slowly, has ADHD and is easily distractible in a large group setting or has [...]
New study highlights how the pandemic negatively affected language and communication skills in kids
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy | Voice Therapy | Language Disorders / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Researchers in Rhode Island found that the environmental changes associated with the pandemic negatively affected the language and communication skills of infants and children. Our CEO and Clinical Director Avivit Ben-Aharon explains the impact with @WPLGLocal10 and [...]
How do you Help a Child with Autism Through Speech Therapy?
/ in Autism Spectrum Disorder & Asperger's / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a broad range of developmental disorders and is commonly identified in young children as their communication skills are developing and becoming more complex. ASD can result in challenges related to speech and language in a wide range of ways and severity. Just as Autism is considered a spectrum, so [...]
Looking for a Speech Therapist Near Me
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
As many as 8% of American children have a communication disorder of some kind, with most of them dealing with issues related to their speech and language skills. The difficulties that children and adults may face when it comes to their communication abilities can vary widely, from problems with stuttering, speech delays, and pronunciation, as [...]
From Flunking To Valedictorian: How Speech Therapy Can Help Your Academic Struggles
/ in Tools for Parents | School Success | School Success & Reading Comprehension | Reading Readiness / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Even Hollywood understands the challenges associated with speech impediments. Look no further than The King’s Speech to see the impact of speech therapy. But how does speech impact learning or cause academic issues? Language skills are the first step to reading and writing. Without language skills social situations become stressful. Increased anxiety about school [...]
What Do Speech Therapists Actually Do?
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
While many people might be familiar with the terms “speech therapist” “speech therapy” or “speech-language pathologist,” not everyone knows the answer to the question “What is a speech therapist?” Speech therapists are highly trained and educated to work with people who are struggling with their communication skills. A speech therapist, also referred to as a [...]
Tongue, Mouth Muscles
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
The tongue is the most important muscle and articulator when it comes to eating, chewing, and swallowing as well as properly producing speech and language sounds. The tongue muscle needs to be quite strong so it can properly execute its functions. The tongue plays a large role in our eating, chewing, and swallowing systems, and [...]
The 5 Most Successful Tips For Improving ADHD Vocabulary Development
/ in ADHD | ADHD & Executive Function | Reading Readiness / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Approximately five percent of children in the United States have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also known as ADHD). That might not seem like a lot, but it still works out to more than six million children. More children are being diagnosed with ADHD every year, too. Are you a parent to a child with ADHD? If [...]
Child Speech Development How Early can you Start Speech Therapy?
/ in Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Most parents are aware of the importance of the early years of a child’s life when it comes to speech and language development. During these formative years, a child’s brain is developing at a rapid pace, and they are more receptive and open to learning than they may ever be. From birth to [...]
6-Year-Old Speech Milestones
/ in Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
It is common for parents of young parents to wonder whether their children are meeting their milestones and progressing as they should. While we may pay less attention to these things as children get older and become school-aged, there are still milestones they should be meeting and skills they should be developing. It is important [...]
Can Speech Therapy Help me Professionally in the workplace?
/ in Professional Development | Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
For most jobs and careers, communication is a major part of how each workday is spent and can play a major role in how work is accomplished. Whether this means talking with clients or co-workers, having meetings in person, on the phone, or online, or reading and writing emails or reports, strong speech and language [...]
5-Year-Old Speech Milestones
/ in Speech Disorders | Articulation | Tools for Parents | Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
During the early elementary school years, children’s language and speech skills develop at an exponential rate. At this age, children are becoming more skilled at combining and playing with words in new and different ways. They also have an increasing awareness of how speech sounds are formed and how sounds come together to make [...]