About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
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 [...]
Speech Therapy for Parkinson's
/ in Parkinson's | Parkinson's Disease | Virtual Speech Therapy | Services / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Virtual Speech Therapy for Parkinson's Reclaim Your Voice From Parkinson's Speech Problems Unlock Your True Voice What is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson's disease is a degenerative condition that significantly impacts the nervous system and parts of the body that are controlled by nerves. The onset of symptoms is [...]
Speech Therapy for Brain Injury
/ in TBI | Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy | Services | Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Speech Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury Relearning to Communicate After a TBI Unlock Your True Voice Understanding Brain Injuries Did you know that every 9 seconds, a brain injury is sustained by someone in the USA? Despite brain injuries occurring so often, gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are still common among the general public. A [...]
2 Year Old Speech Milestones
/ in Tools for Parents | Early Intervention | Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
During the first two years of a child’s life, an incredible amount of development and learning occurs. Before their second birthday, many children will have mastered skills such as walking, eating independently, getting dressed without help, learning to use a potty, and, of course, the development of communication skills. When discussing developmental milestones, it [...]
Can Anxiety Cause Speech Problems?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
With more than 4 million Americans living with an anxiety disorder of some kind, understanding the impacts of these disorders on communication and daily life is increasingly important. An anxiety disorder can come with a variety of symptoms, from chronic headaches, debilitating fatigue, and significant GI issues to challenges interacting with others and communicating effectively [...]
Speech Development Activities for 1-2 Year Olds
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
If you’re the parent of a toddler, you’re likely aware of the importance of introducing and modeling strong communication skills during your child’s early years. While children at this very young age are in the beginning stages of developing their speech and language skills, it is important for parents to be aware [...]
How to Incorporate Speech Therapy into Daily Routines
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
If you’re a parent of a child undergoing speech therapy, you may be wondering how to support your child’s speech development between appointments and incorporate speech therapy into daily routines. While your child may be seeing their speech and language pathologist once or twice per week for an hour or less, there are [...]
Addressing Speech Issues Related to Tongue-Tie
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
A tongue-tie, also referred to as ankyloglossia, occurs when the bottom of the tongue is tightly connected to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is connected by a band of tissue called the lingual frenum. In cases of tongue ties, the lingual frenum is so strong and tight that it inhibits the movement of [...]
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Speech Disorders
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
While hearing loss is most commonly connected to older age, the truth is that hearing loss can affect individuals of any age. Hearing loss is relatively common, with more than 1 in 10 Americans experiencing some degree of hearing impairment. Some individuals are born with a hearing impairment, while others may become hearing impaired due [...]