Avivit Ben-Aharon - Great Speech

Chronic Throat Clearing: Causes, Treatments & When To Get Professional Help

2026-10-14 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Have you ever caught yourself clearing your throat throughout the day, even when there doesn't seem to be anything there? Maybe it happens during a conversation, after meals, first thing in the morning, or whenever you feel a little tickle in your throat. While occasional throat clearing is normal, doing it constantly can [...]

Speech Therapy Exercises To Support Stroke Recovery At Home

2026-10-07 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Recovering from a stroke can be a long process, and communication challenges or Aphasia are one of the biggest issues that stroke survivors have. Some of those affected by a stroke may know exactly what they want to say but have trouble finding the right words to say it, and others may struggle to speak [...]

Why Am I Suddenly Forgetting Words? Normal Aging vs. Communication Issues

2026-09-30 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

You’re in the middle of a conversation, and you know exactly what you want to say, but then all of a sudden…the word is gone. Many people know that feeling. Maybe it's the name of a restaurant that you visited last week, or maybe it's the name of a [...]

When Should Strangers Be Able To Understand Your Child’s Speech?

2026-09-23 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Parents can usually understand most of what their child says. They are used to their voice, their most-used words, and the way that they pronounce certain speech sounds. They can also often translate their “kid language” without needing to put too much thought into it. But this is not always the case for others trying [...]

How to Improve Reading Comprehension: Tips for Parents

2026-09-16 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Reading is about more than just getting through the words on a page. A child can read a sentence perfectly and still have no idea what it means. They may finish an entire chapter book but then struggle to tell you what the book was about or answer simple questions about it. If this sounds [...]

How Does Speech Therapy Support Children With Down Syndrome?

2026-09-11 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

All children will develop their communication skills at their own pace. For children with Down syndrome, speech and language development may take longer and can come with some other challenges, and this is where speech therapy can help. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can help a child build the skills that they need to communicate, whether [...]

Can ADHD Cause Speech Delays In Kids?

2026-09-03 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

If your child has ADHD (Attention Defecit disorder with hyperactivity) and you have noticed that they sometimes struggle to find the right words, follow directions, tell a story, or keep up with conversations, you may wonder if ADHD is causing a speech or language delay. The short answer is that ADHD does not directly cause [...]

Why Speech Therapists Are Recommending AAC Earlier (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

2026-08-26 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

When many parents hear that their child may benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), they usually have a lot of questions. Does this mean that my child will never speak? Will using an AAC device make speech development harder? Is my child too young? These concerns are understandable, and for years, some families were [...]

How Isolation Affects Speech, Memory, and Cognitive Health

2026-08-19 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

We all need connection. A conversation with a friend, a phone call with family, or even a few minutes of chatting with a neighbor gives us more than just companionship. We are listening, processing information, finding the right words to respond with, remembering what someone just said, and organizing our own thoughts. Those everyday opportunities [...]

Weak or Hoarse Voice? How Aging Can Affect Your Voice & When To Get Help

2026-08-12 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Have you noticed that your voice doesn’t sound the way that it used to? Maybe it has become softer, weaker, or more breathy. Perhaps friends often ask you to repeat yourself, or your voice tires quickly after you have talked for a while. Many adults assume that these changes are simply part of getting [...]

Does Mouth Breathing Affect Your Child’s Speech & What Can You Do About It

2026-08-05 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Most parents know that breathing is important for their child’s overall health, but many are surprised to learn that how a child breathes can also affect their speech, language development, sleep, and even facial growth. If you’ve noticed that your child regularly breathes through their mouth instead of their nose, it's [...]

What Is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy & Who Can Benefit From It?

2026-07-30 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

When most people hear “speech therapy”, they usually think about helping people, especially children, with articulation struggles and speech disorders. But speech-language pathologists can do so much more, including working with individuals to strengthen the muscles of their mouth, tongue, face, and jaw. These muscles play an important role in much more than speech. They [...]