Mr.Ambethkar Suprent

Associate Professor
Area: Voice, Dysphagia, Laryngectomy, Cleft lip, and Palate 
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: ambeths@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Courses

• Communication Sciences
• Fluency and its Disorder
• Speech Science production
• Speech Perception

Research Interests

• Vocal rehabilitation in Head and neck surgery.
• Developing Normative on acoustical and aerodynamic parameters in Indian scenarios.
• Protocol for Assessment and Management on patients with Dysphagia.
• Acoustic characteristics of voice pattern across the age and Gender in Indian.                      
• Spectrographic analysis of speech in different types of speech disorders. 

Papers Presented

• Presented a paper in ISHA CON- 2003 "Language Problems in Children with Cleft Lip and Palate”
• Presented a paper titled on “Focusing on IEP to improve students’ academic performance “, Compton Unified School District (LACOE), Compton, California, USA.

Working Papers

• A study on Changes of Acoustic parameters of Voice in Growing Children , 2019
• Awareness of dysphagia among other health care professionals,2018
• A study on suprasegmenetal aspects in typically developed Tamil speaking children, 2018.

Work in Progress

• Acoustical analysis of voice in Patients diagnosed with  GERD and LPR
• Perturbation values at different frequency level among young adults
• A comparative study on aerodynamic values among Teachers, Professional singers and Speech language pathologist.
• Pulmonary functions between smokers and nonsmokers   

Academic Experience and Clinical Experience

• June 2001 to July 2002: Worked as Speech Language Pathologist & Audiologist at Rotary School for the Deaf & Mute, Coimbatore, India
• Feb 2005 to Feb 2006: Worked as a Clinical Speech Pathologist and Audiologist at PSG Medical College, Coimbatore, India.
• March 2006 to Jan 2007 worked at Private Nursing Homes, Coimbatore, India
• September 2018 – September 2018  working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Audiology and   Speech Pathology at SRMIST, Kattankulathur, and Chennai. 
• June 2015 – September 2018  working as an Asst Professor in the Department of Audiology and       Speech Pathology at SRMIST, Kattankulathur, and Chennai. 
• Feb 2013- June 18, 2015, Worked as an Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist at PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, Andra Pradesh.
• March 2010 – July 2012 Worked as a Speech Language Pathologist in Hallmark Rehab care in skilled nursing home facilities, Los Angeles, California, USA
• July  2009 –Feb 2010 Worked as a Speech Language Pathologist, in Pristine Rehab care and placed in Santa Monica School District, Santa Monica, California, USA
• Sep 2008- June 2009: Worked as a Speech Language Pathologist, with Cumberland Therapy Services, LLC, placed in Compton Unified School District (LACOE), Compton, California, USA.
• Feb 2008 – Aug 2008 Worked as a Speech Language Pathologist @ Bilingual Inc, Montebello California, USA.
• Feb 2006- January 2008 worked  as an Asst Professor in the Department of Audiology and  Speech Pathology  at Sweekar upkaar rehabilitation centre  Secunderabad , Andrapradesh.

Other Professional Experience

• Scientific research paper presented in TANISHACON (Tamil Nadu) at Pondicherry in 2016. (Topic : Important of oral hygiene in treating patient with dysphagia ) 
• Scientific research paper presented in TANISHACON (Tamil Nadu) at Pondicherry in 2016. (Topic : Important of oral hygiene in treating patient with dysphagia ) 
• Scientific research paper presented in TANISHACON (Tamil Nadu) at Kanniyakumari in 2015.

Memberships

• Licensed by Rehabilitation Council of India (A54706)
• Licensed by Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, 
• California from 2008 to 2012 (license # SP 17678) 
• Life Member of Indian Speech and Hearing Association since 2001 in India

Mr.Muthukumaran Gnanasekaran

Associate Professor
Area: Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: muthukug@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Course

• Communication Science
• Advances in the management of Hearing Impairment

Research Interests

• Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
• Healthcare Management

Selected Publications

• Vocal Abuse and Vocal Hygiene Practices Among Different Level Professional Voice Users in India: A Survey. Published in Asia Pacific Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing. Volume11, Issue, 2008,PP 47-53

Papers Presented

National

• Vocal Hygiene Practices Among Different Levels of Professional Voice Users, Presented at Frontiers Research in Speech and Music [INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM - FRSM-2007], AIISH, Mysore
• Voice Problems Among Archagers in south Indian Temples, Presented at TAN-ISHACON-2011, Tiruchirapalli  [Co-Author]
• Concerns of Caregivers of Children with Repaired Cleft Lip and Palate Presented at               Indocleftcon-2012, Bangalore
• Quantification of Hoarseness of Voice- A Pilot Study,  Presented  at Laryngology          Update - 2012, Mumbai
• Vocal Hygiene Practices for the Elite Vocal Performers [Actors], Presented at TAN-ISHA-2013, Coimbatore
• Vocal Hygiene Practices for the Non – Vocal Professionals [Lawers], Presented at Inter Disciplinary Education with Collaboration Practice -2014, AVMC &H, VMU
• Perceptual and Acoustic Evaluation of Voice and Speech Quality: A Study of Patient Treated with Laryngectomy, Presented at TAN-ISHACON-2015, Kanyakumari  [Co- Author].

International

• Concerns of Caregivers of Children with Repaired Cleft Lip and Palate Presented at 12TH International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Anomalies, Florida, United States of America [USA], 2013

Working Papers

• Research Project on Instrumentation Procedure for Voice Disorders 2015 t0 2016
• Research Project on Management of Laryngectomy, 2015 to 2016
• Research Project on Therapeutic management for Voice Disorders, 2015 to 2016
• Research Project on Vocal Hygiene Programme for Professional Voice Users, 2011 to 2014
• Research Project on Auditory Verbal Therapy, 2013 to 2014
• Research Project on Language Intervention Aphasia with Video Clips, 2013 to 2014
• Research Project on Acoustic Characteristics of Individuals with Laryngeal Cancer, 2014 to 2015
• Research Project on Articulation Drill Material in Tamil, 2011 to 2012

Work in Progress

• Research Project on Acoustic Characteristics of Individuals with Laryngeal Cancer, 2014 to 2015
• Research Project on Instrumentation Procedure for Voice Disorders 2015 t0 2016
• Research Project on Management of Laryngectomy, 2015 to 2016
• Research Project on Therapeutic management for Voice Disorders, 2015 to 2016
• Research Project on Vocal Hygiene Programme for Professional Voice Users, 2011 to 2014
• Research Project on Auditory Verbal Therapy, 2013 to 2014
• Research Project on Language Intervention Aphasia with Video Clips, 2013 to 2014
• Research Project on Articulation Drill Material in Tamil, 2011 to 2012

Academic Experiences

• Alpha to Omega Learning Centre, Chennai, from 2007 to 2008.
• Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Missions University, Puducherry, from 2011 to 2019

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• International Symposium - Frontiers  Research in Speech and Music [FRSM-2007], AIISH, Mysore
• Tamilnadu Indian Speech and Hearing  Association State Level Conference TAN-ISHACON-2011, Tiruchirapalli
• Preconference Workshop Assessment and Management of Speech Disorders Related to Cleft Lip and Palate, INDOCLEFTCON – 2011, Chennai
• Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, INDOCLEFTCON- 2011,Chennai
• 11 Annual Conference of Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Indocleftcon-2012, Bangalore
• 1st Annual Conference of Laryngology and Voice Association, Laryngology Update-2012, Mumbai
• Inter Institute Initiative for Multi - Disciplinary Orientation, Centre For Innovation And Excellence, FAHS-AVMC-VMU
• Tamilnadu Speech and Hearing Association State Level Conference, TAN-ISHACON-2012, Puducherry
• Vocal Hygiene Practices for the Elite Vocal Performers [Actors], Presented at TAN-ISHA-2013, Coimbatore
• Workshop on Statistical Methods Using Statistical Software’s and Analysis, Vinayaka Missions College of Nursing, Puducherry-2013
• Vocal Hygiene Practices for the Non – Vocal Professionals [Lawers], Presented at Inter Disciplinary Education with Collaboration Practice -2014, AVMC &H, VMU
• Workshop on Best Practices and Current Trends in the Field of Special Needs, Sathya Special School, Pondicherry University – 2014

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Organised

• Conducted seminar on “Stimulation Techniques for Children with Communication Disorders”, Rotary Club of Salem Centennial, 2012
• Conducted Workshop on “Voice Disorder: Assessment and Management” at Research Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Special Education, Holy Cross College,2015
• Tamilnadu-Indian Speech and Hearing Association State Level Conference Organized at Puducherry,  TAN-ISHACON – 2016
• Guest Invited Speaker in the Continuous Medical Education on Developmental Advice Pediatrician Can Give At Every Vaccination Visit on October 2018.

Achievements and Awards

• Indian Speech and Hearing Association, India,  2011
• Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi, 2007
• Indian Speech and Hearing Association, Tamilnadu, 2007

Ms. Praveena. J

Assitant Professor
Area: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: praveenj@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Course

• Diagnostic Audiology, Rehabilitative audiology, Hearing Sciences, Auditory Physiology, Noise and its Measurements

Research Interests

• Electrophysiology, Central Auditory Processing, Speaker Identification 

Selected Publications

• Narendra Kumar, M., Rajith, R., & Praveena, J. (2017). Electrically Evoked Auditory Brainstem response in complete cochlear coverag. Asia Pacific Journal of Research, 11 (IV).
• Praveena. J. & Krishna. Y. (2015). Identifying Speaker From Disguised Speech Using Aural Perception and Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficient. Journal of Indian Speech and Hearing Association, 29 (2).
• Praveena, J., Hari Prakash, P., & Rukmangathan, T. M. (2014). Language Outcomes in Children with Auditory Dys-Synchrony Using Hearing Aids. Audiology Research, 4(80).
• Praveena. J., Hari Prakash. P., Rukmangathan. T. M. (2014). Auditory Neuropathy: Better Language outcome in small study. The Hearing Journal, 67 (11).

Papers Presented

• “Optimum Response of Air-Conduction Induced Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential In Drivers ”, FLASH series II- 2018,
• “High-Risk Factors and TEOAE In Newborns: Correlates for Screening Hearing Loss”, oral presentation at ‘Audiology International Conference on Newborn Hearing Screening – AIMS’ 2015 from 4th to 6th December 2015.
• “New Born Hearing Screening Using TEOAE and ABR – An Audit’’, oral presentation at ‘Audiology International Conference on Newborn Hearing Screening – AIMS’ 2015 from 4th to 6th December 2015.
• ‘Does Origin of Acoustic Tumour Correlate with Myogenic Potential and ABR – A single case study’ Oral presentation at ‘Tamil Nadu Chapter of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (TAN-ISHACON)’ on October 3rd and 4th, 2015. Received ‘Best paper’ award.
• “Development of Auditory, Communication and Language skills in Cochlear Implantees with and without Auditory Dys-synchrony”, Oral presentation at ‘Tamil Nadu Chapter of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (TAN-ISHACON)’,  2014.
• “Normative for Multifrequency Tympanometry in Indian Population”, Poster presentation at ‘Tamil Nadu Chapter of Indian Speech and Hearing Association’ (TAN-ISHACON), 2014.
• “Effect of amplification on language outcomes in children with auditory dys-synchrony”, poster presentation 45th ‘Indian speech and Hearing Association Conference (ISHA-CON)’ on 1st, 2nd and 3rd February, 2013.
• “Identifying speaker from disguised speech using Aural perception and Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficient” poster presentation at 45th Indian speech and Hearing Association Conference on 1st, 2nd and 3rd February, 2013. 
• “Electrophysiological evidences to stimulate Apical Region of the Cochlea using EABR – A Preliminary Study”, poster presentation at CIGI con, held by All India Cochlear Implant on 6th and 7th September, 2008.

Working papers

• Polarity related changes in Speech Evoked Auditory Brainstem Responses (2019-20)
• Tinnitus Retraining Therapy – in Individuals with Tinnitus (2019-20)

Work in Progress

• Bhuvaneshwari, K.,  Praveena, J., & Balakrishnan, D. (2019). “Utility of Bone conduction ABR in Congenital Malformation”
• Priya, V.C.S., &  Praveena, J. (2019). The Use of Minimal Pair to Evaluate the Benefit of Hearing Aid in Individuals with Hearing Impairment
• Dhanush, S., & Praveena. J. (2019). Optimum Response of Air-Conduction Induced Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential in Drivers.
• Sivaranajini., G., & Praveena J (2019). Translation and Validation of IOI-HA and COSI infor hearing aid users in Tamil.

Academic experience

• Assistant Professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College and Research Center, Kattankolathur, Kanchipuram. From January 18th to date.
• Lecturer cum Clinical Supervisor, in Department of Audiology, Madras ENT Research Foundation – Institute of Speech and Hearing (MERF - ISH) Chennai, from August 2013 to March 2015.

Other Professional Experience

• Audiologist Grade –I (Contract basis) at New Born Screening (NBS) center JIPMER, Puducherry. Recruited by All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru. From April 2015 till January 16th 2017.
• Part – time Speech Language Pathologist at Orion Healthcare, Chennai from November 2013 to March 2015.

Workshops, Seminars and Conferences

• ‘51st National conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association Conference’ Bangalore in February 2019
• ‘State Level Conference on RPwd Act 2016’ SRM – Medical College in January 2019
• ‘Audiology International Conference on Newborn hearing Screening – AIMS’ 2015 from 4th to 6th December 2015.
• ‘45th National Conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association Conference’ in February 2013

Achievements and Awards

• ‘Best Paper’ award at Tamil Nadu Chapter of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (TAN-ISHACON)’ on October 3rd and 4th, 2015.

Memberships

• Indian speech and hearing association membership no: L12092046 (2012)

Ms.Ruth Deborah D

Assistant Professor
Area: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: ruthdebd@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Course

• Voice and its disorders,  Clinical Phonology and Motor Speech Disorders, Motor Speech Disorders in children, Neurobiology of Speech, Language and  Cognition.

Selected Publications

• Ruth  Deborah D, Vedha Sorubini.K. (2019).Screening for deviant voice characteristics in school children. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health professions. Vol 9,Issue 1,59-64.
• Ruth Deborah.D, Julie, S., Preethy Susan Reni & Priyankaa  A.(2019). Importance of play in the development of language and social skills-A case study on twins. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research Vol 9, Issue 4
• Preethy Susan Reni, Ruth Deborah D (2019). Integral stimulation and Gestural Reorganization in the Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Case study. Research and Reviews. A journal for Health Professions. : Volume 9 Issue 1,40-44
• Ruth Deborah D, Tychicus D., Chitra Rejoy T., (2018). Awareness of musicians on ear protection and tinnitus- A Preliminary Study. Audiology Research, Pg.9, Volume 8:198.
• Priyadharshni.D, Ruth Deborah.D, Balambigai,N (2017).Development of Story Grammar in five to eight year old Tamil Speaking Children –A Pilot Study(2017).Asia Pacific Journal of Research Vol: I. Issue LVII, 1-8.
• Papers Presented:
• Ruth D., Julie, S., (2018, March). Importance of play in the development of language and social skills-A case study on twins. Paper presented on Research Day at SRM Institue of Science and Technology
• Ruth D., Preethy Susan Reni, (2018 March). Management of Childhood Apraxia of speech:A Case study Paper presented on Research Day at SRM Institue of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur.

Working Papers

• Evaluation of Teachers voice before and after vocal loading task (2019)

Work in Progress

•  Comparison of the Narrative Comprehension and inference making ability in Native Tamil speakers studying in Tamil Medium and English Medium schools. 

Academic Experiences

• Assistant Professor, Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College( July 2017-present)
• Clinical Supervisor, Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College( 2016-17)
• Lecturer, Grade III Developmental Pediatrics Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore (2013-2016)

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars

• 3rd International Conference on “Challenging Exclusions ICCE, 2018 conducted by National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan) and SRMIST, Chennai on 30th January to 02 February 2018.
• 5th Sri Ramachandra Voice Update, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Oct 2017.
• Perspectives in Pediatric Neuro-Rehabilitation, Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, September 2018.
• MED-EL Rehabilitation program, Nov 2018, SRMIST
• Phonetic transcription, Feb 2018, SRMIST
• Guest Speaker at Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children – “ Communication Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder “on 13.02.2019
• Guest Speaker in Autism awareness week 2018 held at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Center, Puducherry on April 6, 2018   “Communication Intervention for young children with Autism Spectrum disorders.
• Resource person  on National Conference on Autism.”Evidence Based Practice in Autism” held at SRM College of Occupational Therapy on 28th and 29th June 2018
• Guest Speaker for 11th World Autism Awareness Day in Continuing Occupational therapy program, SRM College of Occupational Therapy delivered lecture on Communication Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder on April2 , 2018.

Memberships

• Life Membership in Indian Speech and Hearing Association ISHA L11091904 (2011)

Ms. Varsha Nattamai Satish Babu

Assistant Professor
Area: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: varshas@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Course

• Aural Rehabilitation in children, Diagnostic Audiology, and Audiology practicum

Research Interests

• Electrophysiological tests and auditory processing

Selected Publications

• Dalvi, U.A., & Varsha, N.S. (2015). Study of Inferential Ability in Primary School Children. Language in India, 15(11), 208-226

Papers Presented

• Varsha N.S, Sowmiya R, Prasitha P, “Prevalence of Speech and Hearing Problems in school going children in rural areas – A Survey”, ISHA CON, Hyderabad, India, January 2012
• Varsha N.S, Aishwarya S, Prasitha P, “Oral Motor Scale – A Screening Tool for Children with Autism”, ISHA CON, Kolkata, India, January 2011

Work in Progress

• Sandhya B, Varsha N.S, Prevalence of Mismatch Negativity for speech stimuli in normal hearing young adults
• Preetha S, Varsha N.S, Vinodhini P,  Reliability of Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials in adults
• Varsha N.S, Sowmiya R, Prasitha P,  Praveena R, Prevalence of Speech Language and Hearing Impairment in School Going Children of Rural Areas

Academic Experience

• Clinical Supervisor– Grade II, Department of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, 2012-2013.

Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Speech Language Pathologist, Cornerstone Child Therapy Services, 2016-2017

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars

• Conference on the rights of persons with disabilities, India, 2019
• Seminar on Aural Rehabilitation, MED-EL Rehabilitation Academy,2018
• ISHA CON, Hyderabad, India, January 2012
• ISHA CON, Kolkata, India, January 2011

Achievements and Awards

• Gold Medallist in Under graduate degree, 2012

Memberships

• Member in Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA) , 2018

Ms.Prasitha P

Assistant Professor
Area: Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur campus.

Other Details:

Course

• Childhood Communication Disorders

Research Interests

• Neurogenic communication disorders

Selected Publications

• Prema, K.S., Prasitha., Savitha., Purushothaman., Balaji., Chitra. (2009). Identification of clinical markers in children with Specific Language Impairment. Indian Journal of Dravidian Linguistics.
• Anusuya, M., Prasitha, P. & Savithri S.R. (2008). Effect of Phonation Frequency on Inverse Filtered Glottal Parameters Proceedings of the International Symposium Frontiers of Research on Speech and Music (FRSM-2008), pp. 111-114.

Papers Presented

• Varsha N.S, Sowmiya R, Prasitha P, “Prevalence of Speech and Hearing Problems in school going children in rural areas – A Survey”, ISHA CON, Hyderabad, India, January 2012
• Mohanarangan, N., Vignesh, R., Prasitha P.  "Pediatric Suclus Vocalis – A Clinical case study" ISHA CON, Hyderabad, India, January 2012
• Varsha N.S, Aishwarya S, Prasitha P, “Oral Motor Scale – A Screening Tool for Children with Autism”, ISHA CON, Kolkata, India, January 2011
• Prasitha, P., Anusuya, M & K. C. Shyamala (2008). Perception of Lexical Ambiguity in Sentence Processing in Monolinguals and Bilinguals. International Symposium on Frontiers of research on speech and music (FRSM) Calcutta, India.
• Anusuya, M., Prasitha, P & S. R.Savithri (2008). Effect of phonation frequency on Inverse Filtered Glottal Parameters. International Symposium on Frontiers of research on speech and music (FRSM) Calcutta, India.
• Prasitha, P & Prema. K. S (2007). Temporal Processing Deficit in Specific Language Impairment -Is it Universal? International Symposium on Frontiers of research on speech and music (FRSM) Mysore, India.
• Prema, K.S., Prasitha, P., Savitha, S., Purushothaman, G., Chithra, R., & Balaji, R., (2007). SLI in Indian Context. Paper presented at Language symposium of Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.
• Somy Elizabeth Sam., Prasitha, P., Shyamala. K. C. (2005) Management of West syndrome, a multidisciplinary clinical issue– A case report. 37 th Annual Conference of the Indian Speech and Hearing Association, Mysore, India.
• Prasitha, P ; Prema. K. S (2004). Specific Language Impairment – Do we Cognisize?. 36 th Annual Conference of the Indian Speech and Hearing Association, Mysore, India.

Working Papers

• Gene analysis in Individuals with Stuttering. Prasitha P, Balakrishnan D
• Ram Karthik, Kanakaraj, Prasitha P. (2009). "Lexical Ambiguity in Sentence processing in normal school going children"
• Priya. S. Iyer, Prasitha. P. (2011). Dysarthric Stuttering. 2011
• Sowmiya, R.,Varsha, N, S., Prasitha P. (2012). "Impact of music on Speech and Language skills in a person with Global Aphasia – A single case study".
• Fazilath, B., Sugapriya, R.,Kiruthika, S., Prasitha P. (2012). "Speech mechanism of children with Autism – A Preliminary study"
• Aishwarya, S.,Sajitha, S., Prasitha P. (2012). "Impact of music on Prelinguistic skills of children with Autism"
• Aishwarya, S.,Sajitha, S., Prasitha P. (2012). "Impact of music on Prosodic skills of children with Autism"

Work in Progress

• With N Kumar and R Rao, "Quantifying Loss due to Consumer Stockpiling"

Academic Experiences

• Worked as an Speech-Language Pathologist at Apex Multi Rehabilitation centre for 5 months (June, 2008- October, 2008.
• Assistant professor in Speech Language Pathology, Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, in SRM Medical College Hospital and Research center, Chennai, for 3.9 years (November 2008 - August 2012).

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• Workshop on Auditory Verbal Therapy (2003) and (2005), AIISH, Mysore.
• National workshop on Learning Disability (2004), AIISH, Mysore.
• National seminar on Current Perspectives on the Nature and Treatment of Fluency Disorders (2004), AIISH, Mysore.
• Seminar on Sensory Integration Therapy (2004), AIISH, Mysore.
• Workshop on “Phonological Process Analysis - A Practical Orientation” (2004), AIISH, Mysore.
• Lecture on Speech Perception in Infants (2004), AIISH, Mysore.
• Workshop on assessment and management of CAPD (2004), Mysore.
• Seminar on genetics and hearing loss (2004), Mysore.
• Workshop conducted by Prof. H.S Venkatagiri, IOWA State University, U.S.A on ‘Signed English’ held at AIISH, Mysore from 18 – 19 July 2006.
• National workshop cum training program for young scientists on Speech Synthesis (2006), AIISH, Mysore.
• National Seminar on “Vocal function – Assessment and Management” 2006,
• AIISH, Mysore.
• National seminar on Acoustic Analysis of Speech (2004) AIISH, Mysore
• National Seminar on ‘Clinical Linguistics in Speech-Language Pathology’ (2008),
• AIISH, Mysore
• Attended 36 th , 37 th & 38 th Annual conferences of Indian speech and hearing association held at Mysore 2004, Indore 2005 & Ahmedabad 2006 respectively.
• Attended the 6 th International Conference of South Asian languages (ICOSAL 6) held at Hyderabad, 2005
• Attended the International Conference of Frontiers of Research in Speech and Music held at Mysore, 2007.
• Attended a National Seminar on Clinical Linguistics in Speech-Language Pathology held at Mysore, 2008.
• Workshop on “Perspective of Effective Communication” (2008) at AIISH, Mysore.
• Attended the International Conference of Frontiers of Research in Speech and Music held at Kolkata, 2008.
• Attended a seminar on “Cognitive activities in children with Downs’ syndrome” (2008) at SRMC, Chennai.
• Attended a workskop on “Phonosurgery” (2008) at Madras ENT Research Foundation, Chennai.
• Attended a workshop on “Teaching Communication Disorders in Individuals with Cleft lip and palate – A Workshop for faculty” on October 22 and 23 at Sri Ramachandra University, Porur.
• Disability District Rehabilitation Camps, held at Mandya and Mysore.
• Speech-language/ hearing screening programmes .
• Public awareness/ orientation programmes at Government Schools of Mysore .
• Infant Screening Held at Mission Hospital and Krishna Raja Sagara Hospital(KRH), Mysore.
• Community Based rehabilitation camp organized by Spastic Society of TamilNadu, Chennai.

Achievements and Awards

• Silver medal for best case presentation as a student in 2005.

Memberships

• Rehabilitation Council of India - A19801
• Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA) - L1075

Ms. Navitha Ulaghanathan

Assistant Professor
Area: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: navithau@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Course

• Speech sound disorder, Language acquisition and language disorder, voice and resonance disorder

Research Interests

• Cleft of Lip and Palate, Voice disorders, Cognitive Sciences (Neuropsychology of Languages), Speech Sound Disorders, Child Language Disorders and  Neurogenic Communication Disorders.

Selected Publications

• Praveen, G., Savitha, V.H., Navitha, U., Jyotsna Murthy, J., (2015) "A randomized control trial comparing two techniques for unilateral cleft lip and palate: Growth and Speech outcomes during mixed dentition" has been accepted for publication in Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. In press.
• Devika. M. R., Swapna .N & Navitha .U. (2012). Relationships between Symbolic Play, Language and Cognition in Typically Developing Kannada Speaking Children, Journal of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, vol., 26 (2) 50-68 (ISSN 0974-2131).
• Navitha, U., & Shyamala K. C. (2010).Comprehensive Language Assessment Tool for Children (3-6years). Student Research at AIISH, Vol. IX, Part – B- Speech – Language Pathology. 139-154.
• Goswami, S. P., Shanbal, J, C.,Samasthitha. S. & Navitha. U. (2010). Field Testing of Manual for Adult Non-Fluent Aphasia Therapy in Kannada (MANAT-K). Journal of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, 31, 97-108.
• Navitha, U., Prathima. S., & Sreedevi N. (2008). Effect of the Duration of Vocal Training on Speaking Voice in Female Classical Singers. In Proceedings of the International Symposium: Frontiers of Research on Speech and Music (FRSM-2008), pp. 382-385.

Papers Presented

National

• Nithyapriya. V., Nivedha, A., & Navitha.U. (2015): Juvenile Resonance disorder: A case Report. Indian Speech and Hearing Association- Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA) at Kanyakumari, 3^rd to 4^th October, 2015.
• Bhairave, A., Navitha, U., & Harini, K., (2015): Serving a singing voice-a survey on Knowledge and need for specialized training of voice therapists in India. Indian Speech and Hearing Association- Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA) at Kanyakumari, 3rd to 4th October, 2015.
• Harini, K., Navitha, U., & Bhairave, A., (2015): Tuning a singing voice- role of voice therapists in specific rehabilitation of professional voice users (Singers). Indian Speech and Hearing Association- Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA) at Kanyakumari, 3rd to 4th October, 2015.
• Tamilselvan., Navitha. U., Pushpa. M., Sinduja. A., Harini K., & Usha. D., (2015). Practices Regarding nasogastric tube Feeding removal in dysphagia patients following stroke- A survey on Speech-Language Pathologists' content, knowledge and recommendation. Indian Speech and Hearing Association- Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA) at Kanyakumari, 3rd to 4th October, 2015.
• Vaishali. P., Lavanya. V., & Navitha U., (2015). Assessment of High Arched Palate and Its Correlation to Speech Characteristics in Adult Individuals. Indian Speech and Hearing Association- Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA) at Kanyakumari, 3rd to 4th October, 2015.
• Ruba. S., Dhanesh. R., Ramanathan. S., & Navitha, U., (2015). Development and Validation of the Picturable Articulation Test in multiple languages. Indian Speech and Hearing Association- Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA) at Kanyakumari, 3rd to 4th October, 2015.
• Vaishali. P & Navitha. U. (2014): Spasmodic dysphonia or Laryngeal Tremor- Diagnostic and therapeutic decision making: A case Report. Indian Speech and Hearing Association-Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA, September 2014) at Yercaud.
• Joy Philip., Lavanya. R., & Navitha. U. (2014). A Comprehensive Voice Protocol for Assessment and Management in Transgender Individuals. Indian Speech and Hearing Association- Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA, September 2014) at Yercaud.
• Kalyani.S., Arulmurugan & Navitha.U. (2014): Normative data for voice measures using praat software in adults. Indian Speech and Hearing Association- Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA, September 2014) at Yercaud.
• Febi Dhas., Subramaniyan. B., Roopa Nagarajan, Savitha V. H., Navitha. U. (2014). Efficacy of a training module on perceptual assessment of cleft speech for students of speech language pathology, 13th Annual Meeting of Indian Society of Cleft lip/ Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies held at Lucknow, 14-16th February, 2014.
• Navitha, U., Savitha, V.H., Subramaniyan, B., Nagarajan R., Altaf, H & Jyotsna, M., (2013). Speech outcomes following superior based pharyngeal flap (Malek’s technique) in individuals with cleft lip and palate, presented at 12th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Cleft lip, palate and Craniofacial Anomalies held at Nagpur, from 17th to 19th January, 2013.
• Navitha, U., Savitha, V.H., Nagarajan R., Altaf, H & Jyotsna, M., (2012). Effect of Le for I Osteotomy on speech in individuals with cleft lip and palate at 12th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Cleft lip, palate and Craniofacial Anomalies held at Bengaluru, from 26th to 28th January, 2012.
• Navitha.U., Samathitha.S., Goswami.S.P & Shanbal.J. (2010). Feedback questionnaire for Aphasia Treatment Manuals, presented at International Congress on Neurology and Rehabilitation held at Goa, India.
• Samathitha.S, Navitha.U, Goswami.S.P & Shanbal.J. (2010). Manual for Adult non-Fluent Aphasia therapy in Kannada (MANAT-K). International Congress on Neurology and Rehabilitation, Goa, India.
• Devika.M.R, Navitha.U., & Swapna.N. (2009). Relationship between Symbolic Play, Language and Cognition in Typically Developing Kannada Speaking Children. Third students’ Conference of Linguistics in India (SCONLI-3), New Delhi, India.
• Navitha.U, Prathima.S., & Sreedevi.N. (2008).Effect of the duration of vocal training on speaking voice in female classical singers. Paper presented at International Symposium of Frontiers of Research on speech and music (FRSM 2008), Kolkata, India.
• Navitha.U., Arunraj.K., & Yeshodha.K. (2006). Voice analysis in Schizophrenias and Normals-A comparative study. Paper presented at 38th National Conference of the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHACON 38), Ahmedabad, India.

International

• Savitha, V.H., Nagarajan R., Navitha, U., Subramaniyan, B., Srihari, C. (2013). Specialized training for speech pathologists in cleft lip and palate: scaling up speech services in cleft teams in India, presented at 12th International Congress on Cleft lip/ palate and related Craniofacial Anomalies, held at Orlando, Florida, from 6th to 10th May 2013.
• Savitha, V.H., Navitha, U., Biji Thomas, Subramaniyan, B., Nagarajan R. 2013). Controlled speech stimuli – word list in Tamil and Malayalam for assessment of articulation in individuals with cleft lip and palate, presented at 12th International Congress on Cleft lip/ palate and related Craniofacial Anomalies, held at Orlando, Florida, from 6th to 10th May, 2013.
• Navitha, U., Biji Thomas, Savitha, V.H., Subramaniyan, B., Nagarajan R. (2013). Group intervention for correction of articulation in children with cleft lip and palate – a pilot study, presented at 12th International Congress on Cleft lip/ palate and related Craniofacial Anomalies, held at Orlando, Florida, from 6th to 10th May, 2013.
• Hussain, A., Savitha, V.H., Subramaniyan, B., Navitha, U., Biji Thomas, Sodhi. M., Jyotsna Murthy, J., (2013). Effect of mid-face advancement on velopharyngeal function in patients with cleft lip and palate, presented at 12th International Congress on Cleft lip/ palate and related Craniofacial Anomalies, held at Orlando, Florida, from 6th to 10th May, 2013.
• Praveen, G., Savitha, V.H., Navitha, U., Jyotsna Murthy, J., (2013). Growth and speech outcome during mixed dentition of randomized controlled trial of two techniques for unilateral complete cleft lip and palate at 12th International Congress on Cleft lip/ palate and related Craniofacial Anomalies, held at Orlando, Florida, from 6th to 10th May, 2013.
• Devika M.R., Sreedevi N., Navitha U., Sweety Joy. (2010). Effect of Vocal Usage in Vendors. 38th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, held at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 2nd to 6th June, 2010.

Working Papers

• Awareness of voice disorders and vocal hygiene practices among rural and urban primary school teachers - Vocal education program and its impact.
• Efficacy of the recommended protocol for Instrumental Assessment of Voice (American Speech- Language-Hearing Association Expert Panel) in tertiary health care set up.
• Development of voice therapy analogies for planning Direct  and indirect Voice intervention for Children with Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders.

Work in Progress

• Juvenile Resonance Disorder- A Case Report.
• Effect of voice therapy on Muscle tension dysphonia- A case report. 
• Social thinking skills – Group therapy intervention for children with Pervasive developmental disorders.

Academic Experiences

• Assistant professor, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Potheri, Tamilnadu, India, February 2019- till date
• Assistant professor, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Potheri, Tamilnadu, 2015-2016
• Clinical   Supervisor Audiologist and Speech language pathologist, SRM   Medical   college   hospital,   SRM University, Katankulathur, Potheri, Tamilnadu,  India, December 2013- March 2016
• Speech Language Pathologist, Sri Ramachandra University Smile Train, Speech Training Initiative (SRUSTI), Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai. November 2011- November 2013
• Research Officer, All India Institute of Speech & Hearing, Mysore -06. August 2009- August 2010.

Other Professional Experiences

• Speech Language Pathologist/ Therapist Heartspring therapy center, Bina Tunas Kasih Sekolah, Jakarta, Indonesia April 2016 - February 2019.
• Consultant Speech Language Pathologist,  Balavikas Special school for Mentally retarded (NGO), Chennai February 2011 - October 2011
• Speech Language Pathologist, Sanjai Polyclinic Centre (Multispecialty clinic), Chennai, March 2011 - October 2011
• Speech Language Pathologist, Apex Multi Rehabilitation Centre (Speech & Hearing Clinic), Chennai, October 2010 - February 2011

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• Certificate training on “The Introductory Course for DIR-Floortime Model - DIR 101”, held at Jakarta, Indonesia, from 13th to 14th February 2019.
• Workshop on “Decoding Autism workshop”, held at Jakarta, Indonesia, from on 22nd to 23rd, November 2018.
• Workshop on, “Feeding Therapy: A Sensory Motor Approach”, held at Penang, Malaysia, from 28-29 July 2017.
• Workshop on Cleft Speech Introduction to Assessment and Management, held at Faculty Dentistry, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia, on 7th May 2017.
• Workshop on “Spokle: Unlock the path of Communication”, held at Jakarta, Indonesia, 10-11 September 2016.
• Webinar Training on “Basics of Stroboscopy for Practicing Clincians”by Dr. Prakash Boominathan” conducted by Indian Speech and Hearing Association, on 6th, August 2016.
• CRE Training program on “Refresher program on “Research methodology” held at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India and conducted by collaboration with Rehabilitation Council of India on October 2015.
• Certification program on “Vocal Arts and Science: Evaluation and Enhancement” held at Madras ENT research Foundation, Chennai, India from 3rd to 7th, December 2013.
• “Cleft Lip and Palate- Intensive training program for Speech language Pathologist” held at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India, and November 2011.

Achievements and Awards

• Best paper presentation awards in Speech on “Juvenile Resonance disorder: A case Report”. Indian Speech and Hearing Association- Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAN-ISHA) at Kanyakumari, 3rd to 4th October, 2015.

Memberships

• Life Member of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA) - Reg No. L: 1259 ( 2008)
• Life Member of Laryngology and Voice Association (LVA) –Reg No. 465 (2011)

Mr. Tamil Selvan Gnanasekaran

Assistant Professor
Area: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: tamilselg@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Course

• Amplification Devices
• Implantable Hearing Devices
• Technology in Audiology

Research Interests

• Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
• High Frequency Audiometry in Diabetic Mellitus Type 2
• Healthcare Management

Papers Presented

Scientific Research Paper

• Scientific research paper presented in TANISHACON (Tamil Nadu) at Puducherry in 2016. (Topic : Rate of speech and disfluencies in native Tamil speaking Pre School children)
• Scientific research paper presented in TANISHACON (Tamil Nadu) at Kanniyakumari in 2015. (Topic: practices regarding nasogastic tube feeding removal in ysphagia patients following stroke –A survey on SLP’s content, Knowledge)

Departmental Research Projects Completed

• Tinnitus Retraining Therapy final year students project, 2019
• “Electroacoustic Measurements” for final year students project, 2018

Working Papers

• Application of High Frequency audiometry in patients with Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus to rule out hearing deficits (Pilot Study)

Work in Progress

• Vestibular evaluation assessment, 2019 

Academic Experiences

• Worked as a Grade I Clinical Supervisor from 2016 to 2018.
• Working as Assistant Professor, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, from 2018.
• Clinical   Supervisor Audiologist and Speech language pathologist, SRM   Medical   college   hospital,   SRM University, Katankulathur, Potheri, Tamilnadu,  India, December 2013- March 2016
• Speech Language Pathologist, Sri Ramachandra University Smile Train, Speech Training Initiative (SRUSTI), Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai. November 2011- November 2013
• Research Officer, All India Institute of Speech & Hearing, Mysore -06. August 2009- August 2010.

Other Professional Experiences

•  Clinical Audiologist at Qure speech & Hearing Clinic, 2013 – 2014 

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• Tamilnadu-Indian Speech and Hearing Association State Level Conference Organized at Puducherry, TAN-ISHACON – 2016
• Conference on the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act -  2019
• MED-EL Rehabilitation  Academy For Cochlear Implantation Basic Concepts in Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation  At Chennai in 08.11.2018
• MED-EL Rehabilitation  Academy For Cochlear Implantation Candidacy assessments & outcomes monitoring At Chennai in 09.11.2018
• MED-EL Rehabilitation  Academy For Cochlear Implantation – Ensuring  Access to Sounds At Chennai in 09.11.2018
• MED-EL Rehabilitation  Academy For Cochlear Implantation – Skill Hierarchies in Communication: Listening, Language & Speech At Chennai in 08.11.2018
• Workshop on Phonetic Transcription at SRM University, on 24th Feb 2018
• Workshop on Phonetic Transcription at SRM University, on 24th Feb 2018
• National seminar on Radiology and Audiology, speech, Language pathology at madras medical college in 2016. 
• ISHACON 45 conducted by ISHA at Chennai in 2013
• Seminar on “Auditory Processing Disorders and Voice Therapy” at   Sri Ramachandra University in 2012.
• Workshop on Indocleftcon for “assessment and management of Speech disorders related to cleft lip and palate in 2011.
• Seminar on “Autism (Facilitating communication in children with autism spectrum disorders) at Sri Ramachandra University, in 2011.
• Workshop on “symposium on Augmentative and alternative communication” conducted by Madras ENT Research Foundation (MERF) in 2009.

Memberships

• Indian Speech and Hearing Association, Tamilnadu, 2012

Ms.Usha Rani Chittathur

Assistant Professor
Area: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: usharanc@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Course

• Pediatric Audiology, Cochlear Physiology, Hearing Devices, and Audiology practicum 

Research Interests

• Electrophysiological tests, vestibular assessment, and auditory processing

Papers Presented

• Usha Rani.C, Jayachandran.J., Balambigai.N.(2012), “Do children with Down syndrome has gesture advantage”, ISHA CON, Kolkata, India, January 2011

Working Papers

• Function of vestibular system in dancers and non-dancers

Work in Progress

• Usha Rani.C, Madhuri,G” Perception of Natural and Puretone Vowels in Normals and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder”

Academic Experiences

• Lecturer/ Clinical Supervisor Audiology, Department of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, MERF INSTITUTE OF SPEECH AND HEARING, 2015-2016

Other Professional Experiences

•  Clinical Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist, Vrithi Therapy Center, 2016-2018

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• Workshop in Spectrography and Spectrographic Analysis, 2014 at ISH-Bangalore
• Workshop on Cochlear implant mapping by Cochlear at ISH-Bangalore, 2013.
• Workshop on Cochlear implant mapping by Medel at ISH-Bangalore, 2013.
• Workshop on Cochlear implant surgery at Medikeri’s Super specialty ENT center 2013. ISHA CON, Kolkata, India, January 2011
• National Seminar on Communication Disorders in children and Dysphagia, CRE program, 2011
• Participated in Symposium on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2009

Achievements and Awards

• Gold Medalist in Under Graduate degree, 2012 and Post Graduate, 2014

Ms. Kiruthika

Assistant Professor
Area: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: kiruthin@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Course

• Audiology & Speech language Pathology

Research Interests

• Neurogenic Language disorders, Hearing Aids, Electrophysiology

Papers Presented

• Kiruthika N, Vinodhini P, Balakrishnan D, “Masseter Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential using clicks & low frequency Tone burst” National conference on Vestibular Assessment and Management: Learn to Balance the Unbalanced - HCC FLaSH Series IV at Trichy, 2019
• Vinodhini P, Kiruthika N, Varaprakash, Balakrishnan D “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – A case study” National conference on Vestibular Assessment and Management: Learn to Balance the Unbalanced - HCC FLaSH Series IV at Trichy, 2019
• Kiruthika.N, Kalyani K.S, “Impact of consanguinity among children with speech and language disorders in a tertiary health care centre” 3rd international conference on Challenging Exclusion, SRM IST, Kattankulathur,  2018
• Maria Anju Pious, Kiruthika.N, “Visual Perception as a mode to improve oral production in Non-fluent Aphasia - Pre and Post therapy report”, ISHA –BC at NIMHANS, Bangalore, 2017
• Kiruthika.N, Arulmurugan, Tamizharasan.S, “Efficacy of tinnitus management using narrowband noise and white noise in patient with continuous tinnitus”, TAN-ISHA at Yercaud, 2015
• Arulmurugan, Kiruthika.N, Tamizharasan.S “Evidence of auditory brainstem response to identify central auditory processing deficit in children with autism spectrum disorder”, TAN-ISHA at Yercaud, 2015

Academic Experiences

• Clinical supervisor Grade I, Department of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, SRM MCH & RC July 2017 – July 2019

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• National conference on Vestibular Assessment and Management: Learn to Balance the Unbalanced - HCC FLaSH Series IV at Trichy, 2019
• Conference on the Rights of persons with Disabilities act-2016-Implications for PwDs, SRM MCH & RC at Chennai, 2019
• Participated in “National Seminar on Dysphagia – Theory to Practice”,  DRSRCISH, Bangalore (2018)
• Rehabilitative Strategies for Cochlear Implantation by MED-EL, SRM MCH & RC, Kattankulathur, 2018
• Workshop on phonetic transcription, SRM MCH & RC at Chennai, 2018
• International Conference on “ Challenging exclusion”, ICCE, SRM IST, Chennai, January 2018
• “Rehabilitation of Cochlear Implant Recipients – An Illustrative Case Studies” DRSRCISH, Bangalore (2017)
• Workshop on “Implantable Hearing Devices- Now and beyond” & “Hearing Instruments – An Update”, DRSRCISH, Bangalore (2016)
• “Living With Laryngectomy”, DRSRCISH, Bangalore (2016)
• “Traumatic Brain Injury – A Multidisciplinary Approach” DRSRCISH, Bangalore (2015)
• Participated in the interactive session on “Stuttering, Language and Research in Speech and language by M.N.Hegde at NIMHANS
• Oromotor Therapy for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Continuing Rehabilitation Education Program in collaboration with RCI, SRM Medical College ,Hospital and Research Center, Chennai, December 2013
• National Workshop on Assessment and Management of Stuttering,Department of Speech-Language Sciences, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, October 2013

Achievements and Awards

• First Prize in Paper Presentation on topic “Masseter Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential using clicks & low frequency Tone burst” at HCC FLaSH Series IV, Trichy, 2019

Ms. K.S.Kalyani

Assistant Professor
Area: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur campus.

Email ID: kalyanis@srmist.edu.in

Other Details:

Course

• Guided clinical conferences

Research Interests

• Adult and Child Speech and Language Disorders

Papers Presented

• Co- authored “Clinical relevance in assessing feeding & swallowing disorders in pediatric population – Case series” in 2nd Annual conference on Autism beyond core therapies, St. Isabel’s hospital, Chennai, September 2018
• Co- authored “Management of children with Autism spectrum disorder using Picture exchange communication system (PECS)” in 2nd Annual conference on Autism beyond core therapies, St. Isabel’s hospital, Chennai, March 2018
• Paper presentation tilted “Analyzing parental child interaction in typically developing children and children with language disorders” on research day, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, March 2018
• Co- authored paper titled “Impact of consanguinity among children with speech & language disorder in a tertiary health care center” on research day, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, March 2018
• Co- authored paper titled “Impact of consanguinity among children with speech & language disorder in a tertiary health care center” in 3rd international conference on Challenging Exclusion, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, January 2018
• Presented ‘Application of Vocal Fatigue Index (VFI) in Carnatic Singers’ 50th Annual convention of Indian Speech & Hearing Association, AIISH, Mysuru, 2018.
• Presented ‘Normative for voice parameters in adult population using PRAAT software’, 4th TAN-ISHA CON, Yercaud, 2014.

Working Papers

• K.S.Kalyani and Kiruthika. N, Role of Consanguinity as a risk factor among children with speech and language disorders
• K.S. Kalyani and Ambethkar, A case study of assessment and management of dysphonia and dysphagia consequent to Herpes zoster- Perspective of Speech Language Pathologist
• K.S. Kalyani, Preethi Susan Reni, and Julie Sandra, Evaluation of communication abilities in siblings of children with Autism spectrum disorders
• K. S. Kalyani and Preethi Susan Reni, Management of children with autism spectrum disorder using picture exchange communication system (PECS)

Academic Experiences

• Clinical supervisor Grade I, SRM Medical College, Hospital & Research Center, Potheri , July 2017- July 2019.

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• Certificate of training completion in ‘Beginners course on Tele Speech Therapy’, September 2019
• "ISHA webinar on Guidelines & Trends in Telerehabilitation in Speech Language Pathology" ,2019
• “ISHA webinar on Dysphagia assessment and treatment: A video demonstration”, 2019
• Workshop on “Auditory Processing Disorder: Assessment & Management”, State level conference, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & research center, Chennai, February 2018
• Workshop on “Phonetic transcription”, SRM Medical College, Hospital & research center, February 2018
• International Conference on “ Challenging exclusion”, ICCE, SRM IST, Chennai, January 2018
• 5th  Sri Ramachandra Voice Update, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, October 2017
• Workshop on “ Clinical Best Practices: the clinicians responsibilities & how to optimize your abilities”, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, October 2017
• Workshop on Current trends in Aphasia therapy- Overview, February 2017, Chennai
• CME on Evidence based intervention for cleft speech in different contexts: An international perspective, 13th International Cleft Congress, Chennai, February 2017
• RCI CRE workshop on “Oromotor therapy for improving swallowing and speech in children with neurodevelopmental disorders”, The Spastic society of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, November 2016
• Scientific program on “Basic concepts in Cochlear Implant (re)habilitation”, Med-el rehabilitation academy, Chennai, 2016
• CME on “Neuro Developmental Disabilities- What happens?” Conducted by Karthikeyan Child Developmental Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, 2016
• National seminar on “ Radiology and Audiology, Speech Language Pathology” organized by upgraded Institue of Otorhinolaryngology and institute of Speech, Language and Hearing, MMC College, 2016
• “Voice Update” conducted by Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Speech, Language and Hearing sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, 2015
• Oromotor Therapy for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Continuing Rehabilitation Education Program in collaboration with RCI, SRM Medical College ,Hospital and Research Center, Chennai, December 2013
• National Workshop on Assessment and Management of Stuttering,Department of Speech-Language Sciences, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, October 2013

Achievements and Awards

• Awarded third place for paper presentation titled “Clinical relevance in assessing feeding & swallowing disorders in pediatric population – Case series” in 2nd Annual conference on Autism beyond core therapies, St. Isabel’s hospital, Chennai, September 2018
• Awarded second place for paper presentation titled “Management of children with Autism spectrum disorder using Picture exchange communication system (PECS)” in 2nd Annual conference on Autism beyond core therapies, St. Isabel’s hospital, Chennai, March 2018
• Secured first rank with distinction and was awarded Gold medal for Undergraduate program conferred by Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRMIST, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, 2015.

Memberships

• Indian speech and hearing association 2017

Mr. Ramanathan S

Clinical Supervisor Grade 1
Area: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur campus.

Other Details:

Research Interests

• Adult Neurological communication disorders, Feeding and swallowing disorders, Vestibular assessment.

Papers Presented

• Have done a paper presentation on “Development and Validation of picturable articulation test in multiple languages”, 2015

Work in Progress

• Acoustic analysis and risk factors of voice problems in special school teachers under the guidance of Dr.Usha Dalvi at SRMIST,April, 2019.

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• Conference on the rights of persons with disabilities, India, 2019
• Seminar on Aural Rehabilitation, MED-EL Rehabilitation Academy,2018
• ISHA CON, Mysuru, India, January 2018.
• 4th TAN-ISHA CON (2014) at Yercard conducted by Tamilnadu- Indian speech and hearing association.
• 5th TAN-ISHA CON (2015) at Kanyakumari conducted by Tamilnadu- Indian speech and hearing association.
• Workshop on “Tinnitus evaluation and management : Medical and non-medical aspects (2017)” organised by dept of SLHS in association with SRTC for the welfare of differently abled, Government of Tamilnadu

Memberships

• Member of SRM ASLP Alumni Association.
• Licensed Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India (CRR NO.: A61198)

Mr. Rajesh H

Clinical Supervisor Grade 1
Area: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Affiliation: Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur campus.

Other Details:

Research Interests

• Voice & Fluency disorders, Adult neurological communication disorders

Work in Progress

• Dissertation as part of post-graduate programme titled “A study to compare the effects of altered voice on vocal loading”- Unpublished.

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• 5th TAN-ISHA CON (2015) at Kanyakumari conducted by Tamil Nadu - Indian Speech and Hearing Association.
• 6th TAN-ISHA CON (2016) at Puducherry conducted by Tamil Nadu - Indian Speech and Hearing Association.
• 5th Sri Ramachandra Voice Update 2017 on Assessment and management of professional voice users conducted by the Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery & Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.
• Continuing Education Programme (2017): “Clinical best practices: The clinicians’ responsibilities & how to optimize your abilities” organized by Sri Ramachandra Speech and Hearing Alumni Association (SRSHAA).
• Workshop on “Tinnitus evaluation and management: Medical and non-medical aspects (2017)” organized by Department of SLHS in association with SRTC for the welfare of differently abled, Government of Tamil Nadu.
• 50th National Conference of the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (2018) held at Mysuru, Karnataka.
• Pre-conference workshop of 50th National Conference of the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (2018): “Brain correlates of speech and language processing” held at Mysuru, Karnataka. \
• National workshop on speech and language processing (2018) conducted by Dept of Speech- Language Sciences, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru.
• AUDICON – 5 (2018): “Essentials of cortical evoked potential: Recent trends and clinical perspectives” an RCI approved CRE conducted by Department of Speech and Hearing, MAHE, Manipal.

Memberships

• Member in Sri Ramachandra Alumni Association
• Licensed Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist recognised by Rehabilitation Council of India (CRR No.: A62464)