About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
The Role of Speech in Children's Social Emotional Health and Development
/ in Cognitive Speech Therapy | Early Intervention | Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
From 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. [...]
How To Stop Stuttering When Nervous
/ in Stuttering / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What do President Joe Biden, singer Kendrick Lamar, and actresses Nicole Kidman and Marilyn Monroe have in common? They’re people who stutter. Maybe you know exactly what you’re trying to say, but have difficulty communicating for other people to understand clearly. Perhaps your child can write and understand speech clearly but has difficulty [...]
Ways to treat Aphasia
/ in Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy | TBI | Stroke Rehabilitation | Aphasia / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
If 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 [...]
Help for Stroke Victims: The Role Music Therapy Can Play
/ in Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy | Aphasia | Tools for Caregivers | TBI | Stroke Rehabilitation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
After 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. Aphasia treatment speech therapy can help survivors regain these essential communication skills. However, even though a stroke may compromise a victim’s [...]
TV Time Out: Does Screen Time Cause Speech Delay?
/ in Early Intervention | Early Child Development | Tools for Parents / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
There’s no shortage of talking animals or cute Disney characters on TV to entertain your toddler. After your child reaches one year of age, they may begin pointing to the TV, trying to find the remote, or attempting to say the name of their favorite show! Maybe your son or daughter can’t stop [...]
How Alzheimer's Affects Your Speech
/ in Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease | Dementia / 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, [...]
Why Do Babies Say Goo Goo Gaga
/ in Early Child Development | Tools for Parents | Early Intervention / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
“Goo Goo Gaga” may not have a literal translation, but if your baby has uttered these sounds before, you’re probably wondering…what are they trying to say? Is there a way for me to tell? When your baby makes babbling sounds like “goo goo gaga” you may not be sure what they’re trying [...]
How Speech Therapy Can Help You with Successful Accent Modification
/ in Accent Modification | Professional Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Whether 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 [...]
A Complete Guide on the Link Between ADHD and Stuttering
/ in ADHD | Stuttering | ADHD & Executive Function / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Attention 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
/ in Tools for Parents | Early Intervention | Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
7 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 [...]
Four Great Speech Tips to Help You Succeed in Business and Real Life
/ in Professional Development | Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Common 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 [...]
7 Tips for Improved Reading Comprehension for Adults
/ in Reading Readiness | School Success & Reading Comprehension | Professional Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Child reading comprehension is often a focus at school, but reading comprehension for adults can also be an issue. The importance of reading comprehension doesn’t go away when you’re an adult. It helps you learn and understand what you read when you go to college, take classes, or learn new content at work. [...]