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 Cerebral Palsy
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Cerebral Palsy refers to a group of disorders that affect the ability to move and maintain posture and balance. It is common for individuals with cerebral palsy to frequently have difficulties speaking and understanding language. Through the help and support of an experienced speech therapist, as well as the ongoing support of family members and [...]
How Can I Reduce My Accent to Sound Like a Native English Speaker?
/ in Accent Modification / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
For many Americans, English is their second language. This means that they may have an accent when speaking English. Accents are an integral part of our individual identities, and many people are proud of their accents, as they are reflections of our unique identities and backgrounds. Accent modification is a form of speech therapy that [...]
Understanding Fluency Shaping Techniques in Speech Therapy
/ in Voice Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Fluency shaping is a method of speech therapy treatment that aims to improve the speech of those who struggle with stuttering. While not all cases of stuttering are curable, many people see significant improvements in their speech when using fluency shaping for stuttering treatment. What is Fluency Shaping? Fluency shaping does not refer to a [...]
Supporting Adult Cochlear Implant Users through Speech Therapy
/ in Uncategorized / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is a Cochlear Implant? A cochlear implant is a device that is used to help individuals with hearing loss effectively perceive sound. In most cases, cochlear implants are used to aid adults with moderate to severe hearing loss. It is common for the term “cochlear implant” to be abbreviated as “CI”. Cochlear implants require [...]
How do you Reverse Speech Delay?
/ in Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
When it comes to the development of speech and language skills in children, most 3-year-olds know a word for almost everything around them and should be able to combine those words to make short, simple sentences. Approximately 50 percent of their speech should also be understandable. When discussing developmental milestones, it is important to note [...]
Conquering Multisyllabic Words: Effective Speech Therapy Techniques and Strategies
/ in Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Young children who have speech sound disorders often have difficulty saying words with multiple syllables. In some instances, this is the result of phonological or motor planning difficulties. In general, longer words can be more challenging for all children to say. Therefore, speech-language pathologists may wish to target multisyllabic words during speech therapy sessions. Strategies [...]
How do you Treat Verbal Apraxia of Speech?
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Apraxia of speech is also often referred to as AOS, CAS, or verbal apraxia, and it is defined as a speech sound disorder that affects an individual’s ability to take conscious speech plans and translate them into motor plans. This typically results in significant communication challenges and limited speech ability. By definition, AOS affects [...]
Unveiling the Connection: How Braces, Teeth, and Jaw Alignment Impact Speech
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Feeling confident about your smile isn’t just about aesthetics; it also plays an essential role in our ability to effectively communicate and our self-esteem. In fact, teeth and jaw alignment, as well as the overall structure of our mouth, can have significant impacts on how we pronounce words and speak in general. In this [...]
The Role of Speech Therapy in Cleft Palate Rehabilitation
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
About Cleft Lip and Palate The term ‘cleft’ means ‘split,’ so a cleft lip is a split in the lip, whereas ‘cleft palate’ refers to an opening in the front area of the roof of the mouth. This front area is known as the bony hard palate, and the back part is known as the [...]
Jan 3, 2024 - Great Speech and Bennie Announce Partnership to Expand Access to Virtual Speech Therapy for Members of All Ages
/ in Press Releases / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
January 03, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time HOLLYWOOD, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Great Speech, a leader in virtual speech therapy, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Bennie, a global employee benefits platform designed to make benefits more accessible and easy to understand. From the comfort of home and via a simple internet [...]
Language Development Milestones: How Speech Therapy Can Help
/ in Language Disorders / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
One of the most common questions that speech and language pathologists hear from concerned parents is, “How many words should my child be using at this age?” As our children grow and develop, there are particular communication milestones that parents and caregivers can watch for. These important communication milestones help us know how each child [...]
Mastering the S and Z Sounds: Strategies for Improved Pronunciation in Speech Therapy
/ in Speech Disorders & Articulation / by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Despite being separated by several letters in the alphabet, S and Z sounds are mechanically quite alike. They can also be relatively challenging sounds to produce, especially for children whose speech skills are still developing. Challenges with S and Z enunciation can arise for many reasons. The difficulties may present as other sound substitutions or [...]