Avivit Ben-Aharon - Great Speech (Page 34)

Great Language Development Lessons for Bilingual Parents

There is a difference between language and speech. Language is unique to humans and is defined as the underlying system that allows humans to interact, share their ideas and thoughts. Language is divided into receptive language, aka understanding language and expressive language, the ability to express thoughts and ideas. Language is essential for cognition and [...]

Key Questions to Ask Your Speech Pathologist Before a Therapy Session

2020-06-22 / in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

The decision to see a speech-language pathologist is never an easy one to make, but it’s always in the best interest of the patient. Early intervention for children as young as the age of three can make a difference in the coming years. Once you’ve decided to see a speech-language pathologist, you probably [...]

What Kids Love About Summer: Summer Reading (Said No One Ever) and Other Language-Promoting Tips You'll Love!

Ask my children to name the two most anticipated words of the school year and they will unanimously say: Summer vacation And the two most dreaded words: Summer Reading The end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation is a juxtaposition of extremes. There is no transition from the rigorous routine of [...]

10 Exercises and Strategies to Help with Executive Function Disorder

2020-06-18 / in Executive Function | ADHD & Executive Function / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Have you been diagnosed with executive function disorder? Individuals who have abnormal executive function symptoms may feel frustrated, alone, and misunderstood. Many people don’t yet comprehend this disorder, including some professionals who work in the medical and behavioral health industry. Executive function disorder often gets lumped into the same category as Attention Deficit Disorder. [...]

7 Easy-To-Follow Tips That Will Help You Stop Stuttering

2020-06-15 / in Stuttering | Professional Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

It’s no secret that most people have insecurities. These are simply characteristics of ourselves that we are self-conscious about. For example, some people aren’t as tall as they would like to be, while other people hate the color of their hair, while someone else might feel highly insecure about the shape of their [...]

The Best Treatments for Social Communication Disorders

2020-06-14 / in Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Social communication is the term used for using language in a social context. This involves social interaction, cognition, and language processing. Communication disorders affect these skills and can prevent you from: * being able to communicate effectively * understand the perspective of others * and respond to verbal and nonverbal social cues. Without the development of these skills, [...]

Is This Normal? The Top Five Most Frequently Asked Questions about Speech Therapy

2020-06-12 / in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

It’s an interesting phenomenon. The calls for virtual speech therapy services originate from all over the world. And yet the content of the questions is surprisingly similar. Here are the top five questions the Great Speech team answers on a regular basis: At what age should my child speak and how will I know [...]

9 Ways We Can Help With Your Child's Vocabulary Development

2020-06-11 / in Early Child Development | Reading Readiness | Tools for Parents | Early Intervention / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

You wouldn’t be a good parent if you didn’t worry about your kids. But when are you right to have concerns about development? Language learning is a huge task to master for any child. If you’re concerned about your child’s speech or vocabulary development, check out these tips. Here are nine [...]

What Are the Benefits of Speech Therapy for Brain Injury Recovery?

2020-06-07 / in Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy | TBI / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

A moderate to severe brain injury can change the course of someone’s life in mere seconds. Car crashes are one of the most common sources of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Other causes can include falls, blows to the head, oxygen deprivation (as in drowning), and even shockwaves from military devices. Depending on the specifics [...]

Great Lessons from the Supermarket

2020-06-07 / 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

2020-06-06 / 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

2020-06-01 / 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! [...]