About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Speech Sound Disorder
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is a Speech Sound Disorder? Speech sound disorder is a type of communication disorder that causes difficulty speaking clearly and producing certain speech sounds required to communicate. Children with speech sound disorders often struggle to control their voice, and may also exhibit speech problems such as a stutter or lisp. It is often difficult [...]
Articulation Disorder vs Phonology Disorder
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Phonological and Articulation Disorders are types of speech sound disorders that can impact an individual’s ability to speak clearly and be understood by others. But many people wonder what is the difference between the two. While these two types of speech sound disorders have similarities, they are also significantly different, and the approach in [...]
Great Speech Launches Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy Services, Offers Specialized Training for Speech-Language Professionals
/ in Voice Therapy | Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy Services / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
As part of their transition process, transgender individuals can benefit from gender-affirming speech therapy services. As our speaking voices are an audible way to present who we are to the world, speech therapy services provide the support transgender individuals need to align their voice and communication style with their preferred gender. “Voice is a gender [...]
The Role of Play & Leisure Activities in Cognitive Speech Therapy for Children
/ in Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Play skills are incredibly important when it comes to speech and language development among children. Play and leisure activities provide some of the earliest opportunities for a child to learn and develop their social skills and form significant relationships. A play-based approach in speech therapy serves the long-term development of higher-level language functions as the [...]
The Benefits of Group Speech Therapy for Children
/ in Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
We have been learning about the many benefits of private therapy and the need for one-on-one support for years. However, in recent years there has been more discussion about group speech therapy and its benefits. It can be hard to know the best form of speech therapy for yourself or your child. The social language [...]
The Importance of Maintaining Functional Communication Skills Later in Life
/ in Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is Functional Communication? Functional communication is a term that refers to the most basic and fundamental communication skills. This type of communication is used to express one’s basic wants and needs, for example, “I want that”, “I am hurt”, or “I need to use the bathroom”. While these are not complex thoughts or [...]
“We Deliver Happiness”
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy | we deliver happiness | American Telemedicine Association Innovation Awards / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Great Speech Approach to Virtual Speech Therapy During our recent live presentation at the American Telemedicine Association Innovation Awards event – where we captured First Place in the In-patient Care Solutions category – our closing message that drew an excited response and generated rounds of applause was these three words: “WE DELIVER HAPPINESS.” What is the real [...]
The Importance of Early Intervention for Speech and Language Disorders
/ in Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Perhaps your child is a late talker or maybe your child has difficulty following directions or answering questions. Or perhaps your child has difficulty pronouncing specific speech sounds. Have you ever wondered whether your child might be delayed in their speech or language skills relative to other children their age? If you have agreed with [...]
Thoughts and Prayers for Jamie Foxx: A True Force in Entertainment
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy | Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy | stroke / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
The entire team at Great Speech is praying for 55-year-old Jamie Foxx, Oscar-winning actor, comedian and singer, to have a fast recovery. Foxx was reportedly rushed to a hospital after experiencing chest pain and likely suffering a stroke. The actor, known for his roles in movies like “Ray” and “Django Unchained,” is known for his [...]
Strategies for Maintaining and Coping with Language Disorders in Everyday Life
/ in Language Disorders / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Individuals with language disorders typically find expressing themselves and comprehending what others are saying exceptionally challenging. Language disorders are relatively common among young children, occurring in approximately 10-15 percent of children under the age of 3. Language abilities become more stable by the age of 4, and these skills can be more accurately measured and [...]
How Can I Improve My ALS Speech?
/ in Uncategorized / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also referred to as ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. In individuals with ALS, muscles become progressively weaker throughout the body due to the gradual death of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. While the severity of symptoms that are experienced by patients with ALS can differ significantly on an [...]
Can Multiple Sclerosis Affect Speech?
/ in Cognitive Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Multiple Sclerosis is a medical condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide variety of symptoms which can include vision problems, difficulty with movements of the arms and legs, balance, and sensation. It is also common for individuals who live with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to experience speech issues. These speech problems can [...]