Avivit Ben-Aharon - Great Speech (Page 5)

Does ADHD Affect Speech In Adults?

2024-10-10 / in ADHD & Executive Function / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

For many adults living with ADHD, communicating effectively can often prove challenging. Navigating daily life typically involves many situations and tasks requiring clear and fluent communication. We rely on speech and language to express our thoughts, feelings, and ideas, as well as to connect with others, accomplish professional tasks, and make sense of the world [...]

Speech Therapy for Parkinson's

2024-10-08 / in Parkinson's | Parkinson's Disease | Virtual Speech Therapy | Services / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Virtual Speech Therapy for Parkinson's Reclaim Your Voice From Parkinson's Speech Problems Unlock Your True Voice What is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson's disease is a degenerative condition that significantly impacts the nervous system and parts of the body that are controlled by nerves. The onset of symptoms is [...]

Speech Therapy for Brain Injury

2024-10-08 / in TBI | Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Therapy | Services | Virtual Speech Therapy / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Speech Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury Relearning to Communicate After a TBI Unlock Your True Voice Understanding Brain Injuries Did you know that every 9 seconds, a brain injury is sustained by someone in the USA? Despite brain injuries occurring so often, gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are still common among the general public. A [...]

2 Year Old Speech Milestones

2024-10-08 / in Tools for Parents | Early Intervention | Early Child Development / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

During the first two years of a child’s life, an incredible amount of development and learning occurs. Before their second birthday, many children will have mastered skills such as walking, eating independently, getting dressed without help, learning to use a potty, and, of course, the development of communication skills. When discussing developmental milestones, it [...]

Can Anxiety Cause Speech Problems?

2024-10-04 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

With more than 4 million Americans living with an anxiety disorder of some kind, understanding the impacts of these disorders on communication and daily life is increasingly important. An anxiety disorder can come with a variety of symptoms, from chronic headaches, debilitating fatigue, and significant GI issues to challenges interacting with others and communicating effectively [...]

Speech Development Activities for 1-2 Year Olds

2024-10-02 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

If you’re the parent of a toddler, you’re likely aware of the importance of introducing and modeling strong communication skills during your child’s early years. While children at this very young age are in the beginning stages of developing their speech and language skills, it is important for parents to be aware [...]

How to Incorporate Speech Therapy into Daily Routines

2024-09-23 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

If you’re a parent of a child undergoing speech therapy, you may be wondering how to support your child’s speech development between appointments and incorporate speech therapy into daily routines. While your child may be seeing their speech and language pathologist once or twice per week for an hour or less, there are [...]

Addressing Speech Issues Related to Tongue-Tie

2024-09-20 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

A tongue-tie, also referred to as ankyloglossia, occurs when the bottom of the tongue is tightly connected to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is connected by a band of tissue called the lingual frenum. In cases of tongue ties, the lingual frenum is so strong and tight that it inhibits the movement of [...]

The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Speech Disorders

2024-09-18 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

While hearing loss is most commonly connected to older age, the truth is that hearing loss can affect individuals of any age. Hearing loss is relatively common, with more than 1 in 10 Americans experiencing some degree of hearing impairment. Some individuals are born with a hearing impairment, while others may become hearing impaired due [...]

Rip, Rug, Run: Speech Therapy Exercises for Remediation of the R Sound

2024-09-17 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Current estimates suggest that approximately 5% of American children aged 3 to 17 are living with a speech disorder of some kind. While there are many different types of speech disorders, speech sound disorders tend to be the most prevalent in school-aged children. A speech sound disorder affects one’s ability to produce certain speech [...]

What Are the Symptoms of Spasmodic Dysphonia?

2024-09-13 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

Spasmodic dysphonia is an uncommon voice disorder that causes the muscles in the larynx and voice box to spasm involuntarily. This disorder is relatively rare, affecting approximately 1 in every 100,000 individuals. Individuals with this condition experience spontaneous and uncontrollable spasms or seizing of the affected muscles when speaking. While spasmodic dysphonia can affect [...]

What is the Goal of Parent Coaching in Speech Therapy?

2024-08-23 / by Avivit Ben-Aharon

What is covered in this article: Importance of Parent Coaching: Parent coaching in speech therapy is crucial because parents and caregivers spend significantly more time with the child than the speech therapist, allowing for continuous learning and reinforcement of communication skills at home. Impact of Parent Involvement: Studies show that children whose parents actively engage [...]