Ms.Silpa Immanuel Voola

Assistant Professor
Area: Neuroscience
Affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Kattankulathur Campus, SRM University

Education

MOT	Neuroscience	SRM University, Chennai, India
BOT		Christian Medical College &Hospital (CMCH)Vellore. Resident Intern (2001-2002)

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Academic Experience:

Asst.Professor @ SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai, India, 22/02/ 2016 to Till Date
Asst.Professor @ MOHE-Universities of Libya 28/08/2009 to 15/01/2016
Lecturer @BCH,Nellore,India 05/03/2002 to 10/07/2006

Selected Publications:

“Effect of VisuoMotor Priming in Hand Grasp and release in adults with Hemiplegia”. IJOT; Sep2009–Dec2009.Vol.XLI:No.3
Best paper award,Kailash Merchant Trophy of AIOTA 2009 “ Effect of Visuo Motor Priming in HandGraspandreleaseinadultswithHemiplegia

Working Papers:

Effectiveness of Sensory diet through Sensory garden on functional performance among children with ADHD
EffectivenessofMusictherapyonsleepqualityandfunctionalparticipationamongType2 Diabetes older adults.
Efficacy of Bensons Relaxation therapy on sleep quality among parents of children with developmental disability.
Efficacy of Sensory garden on activity participation among children with ASD.

Other Professional Experience:

Consultant Occupational Therapist@ Baptist Christian Hospital,Nellore,India Sept 2008 to Aug 2009
PG Resident Occupational Therapist @ SRM University, Kattankulathur India July 2006 to Aug 2008
OccupationalTherapist@BaptistChristianHospital,Nellore, India March 2002 to July 2006
Resident Intern @ Christian Medical College & Hospital,Vellore,India Aug 2001 to Feb 2002

Conferences:

National:

53RD AIOTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE organized by S.R.M College of occupational therapy, Chennai on 29, 30,31st JANUARY 2016
Neuro Update Chennai 2007, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Understanding needs of adults with Multiple disability- 2007, National Institute for Empowerment of persons with multiple disability – 3 day Training Program, Kanchepuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sensory Integration & Neurodevelopmental 3 day Workshop – “Practical Applications for Treating Neuromotor Impairements – A Neuro Developmental Treatment Approach & Sensory Integration Treatment Approach” 2006,SRM University,Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India.

International:

Conducted – Scientific Day on Rehabilitation -June 2014, Sebha University, Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research.
5thInternationalConferenceonAIDSINDIA–2005,Dr.MGRMedicalUniversity,Chennai,TamilNadu, India.

Awards/Achievements:

CHIEF Supervisor & Consultant-Medical and Dope control committee-Afro Asian Games 2003
Best paper award,Kailash Merchant Trophy of AIOTA 2009 “ Effect of Visuo Motor Priming in Hand Grasp and release in adults with Hemiplegia”
University Gold Medalist - First rank certificate for MOT NEUROLOGY,SRM University,Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India.
CMC Vellore Gold Medalist (Jean Bald Gold Medal for Best All Rounder for Class of 1997 to 2001)
Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India General Proficiency Award winner– II Rank Years 1997 – 98, 1998 – 99 & 2000 – 2001 Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
ScientificActivities
Conceptualized and specially designed & developed innovative outdoor Sensory Garden for SRM University Teaching Hospital for sensory integrative dysfunction population – 2017
Conducted Autism Awareness Program - April 2017
Organized Scientific Day for Sebha University & Damman Rehab Centre, – 2014
“Effect of VisuoMotor Priming in Hand Grasp and release in adults with Hemiplegia”2008 “Anxiety Management for subjects with paraplegia using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – April 2001”. “Developed Sensory Integration room for pediatric clients”- May 2007
“Developed hand function Kit for Quadriplegic patients - August 2001”. “Developed Low Cost Sensory Stimulation Kit for Children – September 2001”.
“Constructed boards with dressing aids for mentally retarded children – November 2001”.

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