About Avivit Ben-Aharon
Founder & Clinical Director at Great Speech Inc. | Providing Innovative Alternatives to Speech Pathology Services
Entries by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Weak or Hoarse Voice? How Aging Can Affect Your Voice & When To Get Help
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Have you noticed that your voice doesn’t sound the way that it used to? Maybe it has become softer, weaker, or more breathy. Perhaps friends often ask you to repeat yourself, or your voice tires quickly after you have talked for a while. Many adults assume that these changes are simply part of getting [...]
Does Mouth Breathing Affect Your Child’s Speech & What Can You Do About It
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Most parents know that breathing is important for their child’s overall health, but many are surprised to learn that how a child breathes can also affect their speech, language development, sleep, and even facial growth. If you’ve noticed that your child regularly breathes through their mouth instead of their nose, it's [...]
What Is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy & Who Can Benefit From It?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
When most people hear “speech therapy”, they usually think about helping people, especially children, with articulation struggles and speech disorders. But speech-language pathologists can do so much more, including working with individuals to strengthen the muscles of their mouth, tongue, face, and jaw. These muscles play an important role in much more than speech. They [...]
How Speech Therapy Helps Children After Receiving A Cochlear Implant
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Receiving the news that your child is a candidate for a cochlear implant brings a mix of hope, relief, and uncertainty for many parents. The implant itself is an incredible piece of technology, but the surgery is only the beginning of the journey for their child. A cochlear implant can give a child access to [...]
What Causes Snoring & Can Speech Therapy Help?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
If you or someone in your family snores every night, you’re not alone. Snoring affects millions of children and adults and is often just brushed off as an annoying nighttime habit. An estimated 45 percent of adults snore occasionally, and 25 percent snore regularly. While it can be normal to occasionally snore because of [...]
The Overlooked Connection Between Speech Disorders and Reading Challenges
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
When a child struggles to read, the first assumption is that they need to practice more. While extra practice can help, sometimes the real issue starts much earlier, before the child even picks up a book to read themselves. Sometimes the problem is with their speech and language, and this connection is often overlooked. We [...]
How Speech & Language Difficulties Can Impact Confidence
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
A child who struggles to communicate is often dealing with much more than just speech and language challenges. For some children, difficulties with communication can also affect how they see themselves. They may stop raising their hand in class, avoid talking to friends, or become frustrated when others do not understand what they are trying [...]
The 3 Biggest Signs Your Kid May Need Speech Therapy
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Every child develops at their own pace. Some start talking early, while others take a little longer to find their words, and that can be completely normal. But sometimes, delayed communication isn’t just a “late bloomer” situation; it can be a sign that extra support through speech therapy may be a great help. Parents [...]
Can Speech Therapy Help Dementia Patients?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
When most people think about dementia, memory loss is often the first symptom that comes to mind. While that is indeed a major part of the condition, it’s important to mention that dementia can also impact communication. Many people with dementia struggle to find the right words, follow conversations, understand information, and express their [...]
How Teletherapy Is Helping Families in Speech Therapy Deserts
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
For some families, finding speech therapy is not as simple as making an appointment and driving across town. In some communities, there are limited options or sometimes even no options for speech therapy nearby, and at times, the only speech therapy clinics have long waitlists. These areas where families struggle to find speech therapy services [...]
What Happens If You Don't Treat Speech Delays?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
Every child develops at their own pace, but communication milestones still matter. Some children are naturally quieter or take a little longer than their peers to begin talking; however, when speech and language delays are left untreated, the effects can extend further than just vocabulary and correct pronunciation. Communication skills have an influence on learning, [...]
Should Kids Take A Break From Speech Therapy In The Summer?
/ by Avivit Ben-Aharon
When summer arrives, many families welcome the slower pace. School routines pause, schedules open up, kids finally get a chance to relax, and it’s natural for parents to wonder whether speech therapy should pause too. In most cases, it is incredibly beneficial to continue speech therapy throughout the summer. While summer should absolutely feel [...]