About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What is Resonance in Speech Therapy?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What this article covers: Understanding Resonance: Resonance refers to how airflow is shaped as it travels through the oral and nasal cavities during speech, affecting the quality and clarity of the voice. Proper resonance is essential for producing a rich and full voice. Resoance Disorders: Resonance disorders occur when airflow is improperly directed through the [...]
Is a Stutter a Speech Disability?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
This article covers the following topics on Stuttering: Stuttering Defined: Stuttering is a fluency disorder that disrupts the flow of speech, characterized by repetitions, prolongations, and blocks in speech. It's not a mental, intellectual, or learning disability but a difference in verbal communication. Causes of Stuttering: Stuttering can be influenced by genetic factors, [...]
Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety Through Speech Therapy
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What we cover in this article: Challenges in Public Speaking: Public speaking anxiety stems from various factors, including fear of judgment, nervousness, lack of confidence, and insufficient communication skills, making it a daunting task for many. Role of Speech Therapy: Speech therapy can help individuals overcome public speaking anxiety by improving communication skills, building confidence, [...]
Can Speech Therapy Help With Belching (Aerophagia)
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Ingesting small amounts of air when eating, talking, or laughing is a normal part of the human experience. However, some people gulp or ingest excessive amounts of air, which can cause uncomfortable gastrointestinal problems. This condition is known as aerophagia, which is a medical term that refers to repetitive or extreme air ingestion. Aerophagia can [...]
Why am I Suddenly Talking with a Lisp?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
A lisp is a common speech condition that makes pronouncing particular sounds difficult and can affect people of any age. The most common sounds that are difficult to say due to a lisp are “s” and “z”. Lisps can be caused by many different factors, but a lisp that appears suddenly can be a sign [...]
How to Improve Communication in Adults?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Effective communication is an essential part of everyday life, and when an adult is struggling with a speech impediment, this struggle can have a major impact on their quality of life, self-esteem, and ability to navigate daily tasks and routines. Speech impediments in adults can cause difficulties with expressing thoughts, ideas, and feelings, effectively understanding [...]
Can Speech Therapy Help with Chronic Cough?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
If you’ve ever been ill with a cold that leaves you coughing relentlessly, you know how frustrating it can be to have an uncontrollable cough. Coughing is one of the body’s many natural reflexes that works to clear out our lungs and throat and prevent infection by pushing irritants and particles (mucus and [...]
Combatting the Social Stigma of Speech Therapy
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
While attitudes have begun to change over recent years, there is still a social stigma surrounding communication challenges and the need for speech therapy. However, speech therapy has become more widespread and celebrated amongst individuals of all ages due to a better understanding of what speech therapy is and how it benefits people around the [...]
Why Do We Slur Our Words As We Get Older?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
What Causes the Slurring of Words in the Elderly? Slurring words is a hallmark symptom of a disorder called dysarthria, which commonly affects elderly people. Slurred speech caused by dysarthria is the result of weakened muscles in the mouth, face, and throat, making them unable to function properly and produce clear and fluent speech. As [...]
Understanding EILO, PVFD, and VCD in Speech Therapy
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
We all know that exercise has a multitude of benefits for our health and well-being, but in some cases, it can lead to problems with breathing, especially in younger individuals. If you or someone you love struggles with breathing issues or vocal performance, understanding the various conditions that can cause these challenges and how speech [...]
The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Speech Development
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Encouraging healthy eating habits and establishing strong nutrition in young children is often challenging, but the benefits of proper nutrition on developing minds cannot be overstated. Children are highly influenced by their parents, caregivers, and other adults in their lives. By modeling healthy and nutritious habits and choices, adults can effectively guide and educate their [...]
How to Help People with Speech Difficulties?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Communication is an essential part of the human experience and a crucial element of development and learning. However, communication skills are often taken for granted by those who communicate successfully and easily. If you or someone close to you is struggling with a speech difficulty of some kind, you know how hard it can be [...]