Media Coverage
Speech Therapy May Effectively Address Long COVID Communication Issues
Researchers have learned that communication issues are among the concerns that plague individuals in their recovery. Although there is no pharmaceutical product that can be specifically prescribed to address or treat speech issues, the good news is that speech therapy can help patients significantly improve in these areas and enhance quality of life. Learn more
During the Holiday Season… Communication is Vital
While many people associate the holidays with cheer, communication challenges can create a different holiday scenario: loneliness. But there’s another factor that can contribute to isolation during the holidays. Communication challenges can feel embarrassing or prevent people from socializing. Learn more.
Telehealth Best Practices: Avivit Ben-Aharon Of Great Speech On 5 Things You Need To Know To Best Care For Your Patients When They Are Not Physically In Front Of You
One of the consequences of the pandemic is the dramatic growth of Telehealth and Telemedicine. But how can doctors and providers best care for their patients when they are not physically in front of them? Read here
US Health News – Sounds of Silence: How the Pandemic Has Impacted Our Communication Skills
Great Speech’s Clinical Director, Avivit Ben-Aharon, discusses her opinion on how face-to-face communication and in-person socialization have suffered over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the full article, click here.
Cascadia Capital – The Edges of Telehealth’s Efficacy
Telemedicine has cemented itself as an essential part of the healthcare ecosystem in the past year, but increased adoption has also highlighted some critical roadblocks facing telehealth's advancement. Great Speech Inc.'s founder and clinical director Avivit Ben-Aharon, MS Ed., MA CCC-SLP shares her insights.
Chicago Parent – How to Find a Learning Style That Fits Your Child’s Personality
Whether your child is an active mover, a diverse learner, a shy child who likes to blend into the background or a kid who wants everything to be flawless, here are some tips to help your child learn more effectively. Read more here!
NBC 6 In The Mix – How to Promote Online Learning Success for Your Children During COVID-19
The good thing about the Fall 2020 semester is we have advance notice. This gives us time to plan, as opposed to the March COVID -19 quarantine which was a total shock. With some extra structure, there is a greater chance for a positive outcome. Watch here!
Denver7 – Virtual speech therapy helping students while out of school
Great Speech Founder and Clinical Director Avivit Ben-Aharon discusses the efficacy of online speech therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic for school-age clients. WATCH HERE!
Why Speech Therapy is an Effective Treatment to Counter the Health Challenge of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
Over recent years, the virtual speech therapy delivery model has intersected with a host of healthcare disruptions — value-based care delivery, the COVID-19 pandemic and the influence of social determinants of health (SDoH) have reshaped healthcare delivery. Read more
Long COVID May Impact the Ability to Communicate and Speak
For people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, recovering from the virus may not be the end of the road. Speech therapists also have proven specific protocols to help patients with memory concerns. Learn more.
Is speech therapy the key to treating long COVID?
Long COVID has impacted up to 23 million Americans and counting. Avivit Ben-Aharaon, talks about her client's struggle to do once-mindless tasks, like remembering the word "table" or responding to simple questions about the weather. Read here
Virtual Speech Therapy is the Best Option for Communication Disorders
Great Speech Founder Avivit Ben-Aharon shares studies showing that people with communications disorders are more likely to feel socially isolated, experience poorer health, be unemployed or underemployed, and suffer from depression. To read the full article, click here.
Good Morning America - Coronavirus school closings: 8 ways to keep the peace while kids are home
Great Speech Founder and Clinical Director Avivit Ben-Aharon has been featured on the Good Morning America website with tips for parents of young children during the coronavirus outbreak.
Medium - How Extremely Busy Executives Make Time to Be Great Parents
Check out this interview with Great Speech’s Clinical Director Avivit Ben-Aharon and Dr. Ely Weinschneider on being the founder and president of an online speech therapy company while still striving to be a successful parent.
Compendent – Positive Quotes for Women Who Want to Be Their Best
Check out this six-minute read on positive quotes for women (and men!) who want to be their best featuring Great Speech’s Clinical Director Avivit Ben-Aharon.
Miami Herald – Why Executive Function Skills are Important in the Workplace
Check out this article on Executive Function Disorder in the Miami Herald featuring our own Clinical Director, Avivit Ben-Aharon, who shares her expertise on Executive Function skills in the workplace and how it can be treated online.
Perspectives – A Practical Guide to Establishing an Online Speech Therapy Private Practice
Check out this research article written by our own Clinical Director, Avivit Ben-Aharon, as she shares an introductory overview of the logistics to facilitate the process of setting up a private telepractice.
US Health News – Does Social Communication Disorder Require a Classification of Its Own?
Great Speech’s Clinical Director, Avivit Ben-Aharon, discusses her opinion on social communication disorder and it’s recent addition to the DSM-5 with U.S. News. To read the full article, click here.
Miami Herald – ADHD kids? Try This New Technology
Check out this article on ADHD in the Miami Herald featuring a round up of professional recommendations, including our own founder, Avivit Ben-Aharon who shares her expertise on Executive Functioning Disorder and how it can be treated online.
Find Your Mom Tribe – Online Speech Therapy for Kids: Does it really work?
A parent of one of Great Speech’s pediatric clients discusses her personal experience with using our services and how it has benefited her entire family. To read the full article, click here.
Miami Herald – Speech Therapy for Kids with a Click and Computer
Great Speech, a trailblazer in telespeech is featured on the front page of the Miami Herald Health section. Speech therapy for kids is simple with a click and a computer. To read the full article, click here.
The Daily Parent – Put a Stop to the Stutters
Great Speech Founder Avivit Ben-Aharon shares her expertise on treatment for stuttering. To read the full article, click here.
Miami Herald – How Speech Therapy Can Help You Succeed in Business
Great Speech Founder Avivit Ben-Aharon shares her expertise how speech therapy can help you succeed in business. To read the full article, click here.
The Home Educator – Does Speech Therapy Have an Age Limit?
Speech Therapist Avivit Ben-Aharon shares her expertise on therapeutic interventions for young adults. Click here to download this issue of the home educator.
Meet Avivit Ben-Aharon of Great Speech
Great Speech’s clinical director Avivit Ben-Aharon, speaks with VoyageMIA and discusses her life experiences and what lead her to start her own online speech therapy company. To read the full article, click here.
