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The Babble Battle: Why Do Babies Say Dada First

2020-05-05 / in Tools for Parents | Early Intervention | Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

We carry them for nine months, birth them and often are the primary caregiver. Then why do babies generally say dada before mama? Fashion designer Rachel Zoe shared her frustration with PEOPLE “They always say, ‘Dada,’ first and I don’t know what that is,” Zoe said after her son finally said mama at 12 [...]

Vocal Cord Nodules: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

2020-05-04 / in Voice Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

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Can Speech Therapy Help TBI Patients?

2020-05-02 / in TBI | Stroke Rehabilitation | Aphasia | Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

About 1.7 million people suffer from a TBI every year, and 80% of these people are treated at an emergency department and then released again. Unfortunately, this first treatment may not be enough for you to recover completely. If you don’t have the right support, from professionals and family, you are likely to [...]

How to Get Rid of an Accent: 4 Steps to Sounding Like a Native English Speaker

2020-04-27 / in Accent Modification | Professional Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

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Ten Top Tips for Promoting Language in Children with Autism

2020-04-20 / in Autism Spectrum Disorder & Asperger's | Autism | Language Disorders | Tools for Parents / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

The diagnosis of autism often comes with the five-letter disclaimer: never Your child will never speak, never go to college or never hold a job. My experience as speech therapist has proven otherwise. While there are never any guarantees in life for any child, the word never should never be used. The world is changing. [...]

7 Signs of Voice Disorders and How Speech Therapy Can Help

2020-04-20 / in Voice Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Voice disorders affect many children and adults in the United States. More than half of all the children with voice disorders receive speech therapy for their disorder. Speech therapy is an important step for people with voice disorders. It may even prevent the necessity for voice surgery or other invasive procedures. How do you know [...]

Leave Your Accent Behind

2020-04-20 / in Accent Modification | Professional Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Everyone has an accent. No matter where you go in life, you take your accent with you. It is part of your personal identity and reflects your unique characteristics and background. Some people have regional accents, like a Southern drawl or the Texas twang. Others have foreign accents which indicate that they were born or [...]

7 Signs of Reading Comprehension Problems in Children and Adults

Reading comprehension problems are lifelong issues that can truly hurt anyone’s learning process. These problems can take many different forms, from ADHD to dyslexia. But, people with these learning issues typically show some of the same signs. It’s important to look out for these signs as an indicator of a comprehension problem. If [...]

Does Your Child Have Expressive Language Disorder

2020-04-19 / in Language Disorders | Tools for Parents / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Are you concerned that your child might have expressive language disorder? It can be worrying when your child’s language abilities seem to be behind those of their peers. The more you learn about expressive language delay, the sooner you can take action and do what’s best for your child. Understanding more about the [...]

How Online Speech Therapy Can Help With the Effects of ADHD in Adults

2020-04-13 / in Professional Development | Executive Function | ADHD & Executive Function / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Did you know that more than 25% of Americans struggle with ongoing loneliness? This percentage may be even higher among adults with ADHD. Loneliness and social isolation often result from difficulty conforming to social norms. Continue reading to learn how online speech therapy can decrease the effects of ADHD. What Is Telepractice? The American Speech-Language-Hearing [...]

8 Frequently Asked Questions About Articulation Disorders

2020-04-12 / in Speech Disorders | Articulation | Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. This is true for the 40 million Americans who suffer from communication disorders–articulation disorders ranking high on the list. 5% of first-grade children have obvious speech disorders and more than three million people stutter. Articulation disorders (Speech Sound Disorders-SSD), are disorders that [...]

6 Strategies to Do Speech Therapy at Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic

2020-04-08 / in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Was your child or loved one receiving speech therapy before the coronavirus pandemic? It’s important that they continue with this therapy so they don’t lose ground. Today, telepractice provides an option for face-to-face therapy sessions. One study compared therapy provided in-person to that provided through telepractice. They found that both groups of students [...]