About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Great Lessons from the Supermarket
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy | Tools for Parents / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
https://www.greatspeech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Channel-10-_Supermarket-Segment-6.3.16.mp4 Grocery shopping- a thankless job that appears on our to-do list weekly. But what if we could take this task and turn it into an activity that benefits our children? Suddenly, a mundane task becomes altruistic, creative and something beneficial we do [...]
Why Online Speech Therapy Is as Effective as In-Person Therapy
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Speech therapy is an important part of the lives of many children and adults who are struggling with their speech. In fact, 40 million Americans are suffering from communication disorders. About five percent of kids have developed noticeable speech problems by first grade. Working with a certified Speech Pathologist is the most recommended route to [...]
Your Guide to Expressive Language Disorder
/ in Language Disorders | Tools for Parents / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
It can be daunting when your child receives a diagnosis of expressive language disorder. While you’ve likely noticed the signs, it can be overwhelming to think about supporting your child with this challenge. After all, this is one of the most fundamental of skills – the ability to communicate successfully with others. However, take heart! [...]
Can the Digital Diet Solve Our Communication Crisis? Three Tips to Promote Family Conversation
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
April showers bring May flowers as well as the celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month. As a speech therapist and founder of Great Speech, I welcome the flowers as well as the opportunity to promote the connection between hearing and speech and the strides we have taken to improve communication. But wait! A recent [...]
Listening Comprehension Issues: What Parents Need to Know
/ in School Success | School Success & Reading Comprehension | Language Disorders | Tools for Parents / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
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Coping with a Speech Diagnosis: A Toolbox for Parents
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation | Articulation | Speech Disorders | Language Disorders | Tools for Parents / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Late bloomer or language problem? Each child develops at an individual pace. Some children experience language delay. Other possible speech diagnoses included speech or language disorders. Securing a speech diagnosis involves an evaluation by a licensed speech and language therapist. While the process will give you a definitive diagnosis and treatment options, parents may find [...]
Speech Therapy After Strokes: Exercises That Help Restore Language
/ in Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy | Aphasia | Tools for Caregivers | TBI | Stroke Rehabilitation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
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What's the Difference Between Apraxia and a Phonological Disorder?
/ in Articulation | Speech Disorders & Articulation | Speech Disorders / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Diagnosing speech disorders in children can be incredibly difficult. One reason why is that kids don’t develop uniformly, and some children’s speech development may lag behind others. They may just need time instead of a therapist. Another reason is that there are many different types of speech disorders. Each one requires different methods [...]
Do You Have Difficulty Talking? Here's How Voice Therapy Can Help
/ in Voice Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Your voice gives you power. The stronger your voice is and the more you believe in it, the more others will believe in it (and you) too. But, believing in your voice is hard if you have a developmental disability or other assorted speech problems. Instead of trusting your voice to express things for you, [...]
Does Better Hearing Promote Better Speech? Four Telltale Signs of Hearing Loss
/ in Speech Disorders | Articulation | Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Listen, my children, and you shall hear. Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Do we have to listen to hear or hear to listen? Hearing is a passive act; unless you are hearing impaired, the act of perceiving sound by the ear simply happens on its own. Listening however is an [...]
The King’s Speech is a Common Problem
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy | Stuttering | Tools for Parents / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
It didn’t take the movie “The King’s Speech” to bring the frustration of stuttering to the forefront. What it did is give it a “royal” boost. It also reminded us of the important role a speech therapist can play in remediating this “common” speech dysfluency. What are the signs of stuttering? The signs [...]
How Does Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Affect Your Speech?
/ in TBI | Aphasia | Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Every year in the United States, approximately 1.7 million cases of traumatic brain injury (also known as TBI) occur. Traumatic brain injuries come with a wide range of symptoms, including changes in consciousness, confusion, vision changes, and changes in speaking ability. Even a very mild traumatic brain injury can have a negative effect on [...]