Avivit Ben-Aharon - Great Speech

Should Children Struggling with Behavioral Health also have a Speech Evaluation?

2026-04-09 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

A parent's focus is often on finding the right counselor, psychologist, or pediatrician when their child is struggling with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, and while that is absolutely important, there is another piece that is sometimes overlooked: communication. If a child is anxious, withdrawn, frequently frustrated, or has behavioral issues, it is [...]

How Long Does Speech Therapy Take?

2026-04-01 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

A common question that we are asked is “How long does speech therapy take?” We understand that clients want to know how quickly progress can be expected, but there is no simple answer. Speech therapy timelines widely vary. Some people see improvements within a few weeks, while others need months or even years, depending on [...]

Adults with Communication Disorders Face Significantly Higher Risk of Mental Health Conditions like Anxiety, Depression, and Social Isolation

2026-03-25 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Communication is something that many people take for granted until it becomes difficult. It is at the center of how we connect, work, and live happy, successful lives. Being able to communicate with ease matters. Whether it's speaking clearly, finding the right words, or understanding others, for adults with communication disorders, these everyday [...]

1 Year Old Speech Milestones

2026-03-04 / in Tools for Parents | Early Intervention | Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Have you and your partner been talking endlessly with your toddler, waiting for the tiniest reply? You are not expecting a full sentence, just a sweet little mama, dada, or even dog. You are not alone if you are wondering whether your child is on track with their speech development. Questions about 1 year old [...]

What Are The Symptoms Of Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder?

2026-02-25 / in Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

We follow a wide range of unwritten social cues when we communicate with others each day. For example: * We greet people depending on the setting * We adjust our tone when speaking to a child versus a colleague * We maintain eye contact * We take turns in conversation * We stay on topic * We notice when someone we [...]

What Is The Success Rate Of Speech Therapy?

2026-02-20 / in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Speech therapy is a great resource for individuals who have challenges with communication or who want to strengthen their speech or language skills. It helps people of all ages who may struggle with speech-sound disorders, language delays, fluency difficulties, voice concerns, or other communication-related challenges. Both children and adults can find it helpful to work [...]

How Does Speech Therapy Help Children With Autism

2026-02-12 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Communication is a fundamental part of how children connect with others, express their needs, and understand the big world around them. For many children with autism, communication does not develop in the same way or on the same timeline as it does for their peers. Some children with autism may have a strong vocabulary yet [...]

How Virtual Speech Therapy Can Reduce Anxiety, Stress and Loneliness

2026-02-11 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Speech is much more than just spoken words. Speech is how we connect, build relationships, express our needs, and advocate for ourselves. It is how children make friends on the playground and at school, and how adults build careers, families, and connections in their community. Every part of a person’s emotional and mental well-being [...]

Prolonged Use Pacifiers, Bottles and Thumb Sucking

2026-02-04 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Parents and caregivers want to do what's best for their children. Many find themselves wondering if letting their child use a pacifier, suck their thumb, or drink from a bottle for a long time will affect their speech development. This is a topic that gets a lot of attention with strong opinions in [...]

What Is Stimming & How It Impacts Communication

2026-01-28 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

What is stimming? You have likely watched a child (or adult) intensely tap their fingers, rock back and forth, or make repetitive noises. This behavior is commonly referred to as stimming. Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behavior. It is the repetition of movements, sounds, or actions that stimulates one or more of the senses, oftentimes [...]

What Could Cause A Speech Regression?

2026-01-21 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

It can be alarming for parents and caregivers to hear their child say fewer words than they used to, stop using phrases that they had once mastered, or suddenly struggle to communicate. Speech regression is the loss of previously acquired speech or language skills. Parents and caregivers often have many questions when this happens. Why [...]

Speech Delay or Hearing Loss: How Loved Ones Can Spot The Difference

2026-01-14 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

It’s natural for parents and caregivers to feel concerned when their child isn’t meeting their expected language milestones. They often wonder, “Is this a speech delay, or could my child have hearing loss?” Understanding the difference between the two, as well as recognizing when both are connected, is important for early intervention as [...]