About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What are the Social Benefits of Speech Therapy?
/ 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?
/ 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
/ 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 [...]
Speech Therapy for Accent Reduction
/ in Services | Virtual Speech Therapy | Accent Modification / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Speech Therapy for Accent Reduction Modify Your Accent With Virtual Speech Therapy Unlock Your True Voice Who Can Benefit From Accent Reduction? Accent modification speech therapy can be beneficial for many different individuals, including: Non-Native English Speakers: Many non-native English speakers work with a speech therapist to reduce their accent to improve the clarity of [...]
Vocal Cord Abuse
/ 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?
/ 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?
/ 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?
/ 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 [...]
Speech Therapy for Language Disorders
/ in Language Disorders | Services | Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is a Language Disorder? Effective Treatment for Language Disorders Unlock Your True Voice What is a Language Disorder? A language disorder is a type of communication disorder that affects the ability to use language to express oneself and/or understand spoken language when interacting with others. Sometimes, a language disorder is misidentified as a [...]
Why Am I Suddenly Mispronouncing Words?
/ 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 [...]
Online Speech Therapy For Stuttering
/ in Services | Stuttering | Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Virtual Speech Therapy for Stuttering Discover How Our Online Program Can Help You Speak with Confidence Unlock Your True Voice What is Stuttering? Stuttering is a type of speech disorder that impacts the fluency and clarity of speech, causing frequent repetitions or prolongations of speech sounds, syllables, words, and phrases during speech. Stuttering can also [...]
Does ADHD Affect Speech In Adults?
/ 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 [...]