About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Why is Consistency Important in Speech Therapy
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Embarking on a journey of self-improvement is a common aspiration, filled with the promise of exciting goals and a better version of oneself. However, the stark reality often reveals that the path to achieving these aspirations may not be as enjoyable as the vision initially painted. Whether it’s the desire to sculpt a toned [...]
Virtual Speech Therapy Advances Health Equity, Provides Accessible Care for All
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy | Heathcare / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Great Speech, a leader in virtual speech therapy, is breaking down barriers and promoting health equity for all by improving access to convenient, personalized sessions for people of all ages looking to improve their speech and communication skills. Through a secure and user-friendly virtual speech platform, sessions can be conducted from the comfort of home, [...]
Is Speech Therapy Effective for Down Syndrome?
/ in Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Speech Therapy for individuals with Down syndrome is designed to help improve communication skills, foster independence, and boost confidence. This form of therapy can help both children and adults with Down syndrome by providing many benefits, such as strong speech and language skills, improved articulation and phonology, better social skills, and, ultimately, an enhanced quality [...]
Tips for Parents of Children who Stutter to Show Support and Encouragement
/ in Stuttering | Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Are you a parent who is concerned about your child stuttering? Don’t fret, you are not alone! Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects the fluency of speech, and stuttering is commonly seen in children, as 5% deal with some form of a stutter. As a parent, understanding how to support and encourage your [...]
National Rural Health Day: Empowering Rural Communities with Virtual Speech Therapy
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
November 16 is recognized as National Rural Health Day, an annual event shedding light on the state of rural healthcare. This is an ideal time to turn our attention to the heart of small-town America and the dedicated healthcare providers and professionals who keep its spirit alive. Recognizing the unique healthcare challenges faced by over [...]
Can Emotional Stress Cause Speech Problems?
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy | Stuttering / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Millions of Americans are affected by high-stress levels and anxiety disorders each year. Chronic stress and anxiety can result in many symptoms, such as fatigue, insomnia, and frequent headaches. Unfortunately, only a small number of those affected will receive proper support and treatment to improve their mental health and eliminate their symptoms. Although awareness and [...]
What Age Is Too Late for Speech Therapy
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
When we think about speech therapy, most of us think of it as a resource primarily aimed at young children. While it is true that speech therapy can have major benefits on the developing minds of pre and school-aged children, speech therapy is something that can be beneficial for people of any age. If you’ [...]
Techniques for Improving Communication Skills in Individuals with Aphasia
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy | Language Disorders / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, connecting us with others and enriching our lives. However, for the approximately 1 million Americans affected by aphasia, a language disorder that impairs communication abilities, expressing thoughts and feelings can be incredibly challenging. Understanding Aphasia Aphasia can impair speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while intelligence and memory [...]
The Link Between Sleep and Speech
/ in Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Having the skills to communicate with clarity and confidence is a special ability that should not be underestimated. Effective communication is an essential life skill that is crucial to succeeding in social, academic, and professional situations. We use speech and language skills every day to solve problems, express our thoughts, feelings, and needs, and properly [...]
Empowering TRICARE West Region Members with Accessible Virtual Speech Therapy
/ in Heathcare | Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
In an effort to extend their commitment to accessible healthcare, Great Speech, a leading virtual speech therapy provider, is proud to announce its expansion of in-network services to serve the TRICARE West Region population through Health Net Federal Services, LLC (HNFS). This strategic partnership is poised to revolutionize the way military service members and their [...]
Unlocking Hope for Alzheimer’s: The Benefits of Virtual Speech Therapy
/ in Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease | Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
November is Alzheimer’s disease (AD) Awareness Month: 6.2 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s Compromised speech and communications are unfortunate consequences of AD and dementia. That’s why Great Speech is pleased to help people address these issues and improve their quality of life along with their caregivers quality of life. While [...]
Speech Therapy for Fronting
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
The process of learning a language is often difficult for children and commonly involves many small steps and frequent substitutions as a child works to master new letter sounds, sound combinations, and words. One example of this is when a young child begins to communicate their wants and needs; they may say ‘wawa’ when asking [...]