Scientific Paper/ Poster Presentations in National Conferences / Seminars by the Faculty
- Kiruthika N, Vinodhini P, Balakrishnan D, (February, 2019) Masseter Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (M-VEMP) using clicks and low Frequency Tone burst. Paper presented in the Flash Conference Series IV, Trichy.
- Vinodhini P, Kiruthika N, Varaprakash (February, 2019). Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Case Study. Paper presented in Flash Conference Series IV, Trichy,
- Praveena J. (February, 2019). Implication of 6c-ABR in Craniofacial anomaly-A case series study. Paper presented in Research Day at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur.
- Lavanya V, Sheela T, Megha S. (February, 2019). Long term measures of Environmental Sound Perception in Children with Cochlear Implantation. Poster Presented in 51st ISHA Conference at Bangalore.
- Kalyani, K.S., Neveda, M., Jeevitha, G., Julie, S. (September, 2018). Clinical Relevance in Assessing Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Pediatric Population-Case Series. Poster session presented at the meeting of Perspectives in Pediatric Neur-Rehabilitation,Chennai
- Ruth, D., Julie, S., (March, 2018). 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, Kattankulathur.
- Vinodhini, P.,(March, 2018). Evaluating the efficacy of Tinnitus Management-A combined approach. Paper presented in Research Day at SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulathur.
- Preethy Susan Reni, Ruth D (2018 March). Management of Childhood Apraxia of speech:A Case study Paper presented on Research Day at SRM Institue of science and technology, Kattankulathur.
- Kalyani, K. S., Aishwarya, N., Karthiga, S., Preethi,S. (March, 2018). Management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Paper presented at 2nd Annual NICE Conference of Autism Beyond Core Therapies at St.Isabels Hospital, Chennai.
- Kiruthika, N., Kalyani, K. S.,Balakrishnan, D., (March, 2018). Impact of consanguinity among children with Speech and Language Disorders in a tertiary health care centre. Paper presented at Research Day in SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulathur.
- Kalyani, K.S., Kiruthika, N., (March, 2018). Analyzing Parent Child Interaction in typically developing children and children with language disorder. Paper presented at Research Day in SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulathur
- Kiruthika, N., Kalyani, K. S.,Balakrishnan, D., (January, 2018). Impact of consanguinity among children with Speech and Language Disorders in a tertiary health care centre. Paper presented in 3rd International conference on Challenging Exclusion at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
- Vinodhini P, Vijay, L. (January, 2018). Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE) – Development and validation of Tamil version. Paper presented in 3rd International conference on Challenging Exclusion at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
Publications in the last two years, related to Audiology and Speech
- Porika Rajendrakumar, Balakrishnan D. Effect of Digital and analog Hearing aids in the management of Tinnitus Noise Effect - a comparative study. Int J Recent Scientific Research 9(3): 25408-411. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2018.0903.1853
- Porika Rajendrakumar, Balakrishnan D. Ttranslation of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) into the Telugu language and Standardisation. International Tinnitus Journal. 2018;22(2):93-96. DOI: 10.5935/0946-5448.20180016
- Savitha,V.H., co-opted as a chapter-author 'Speech Disorders related to cleft-Communication disorders and role of speech therapy related to cleft and Diagnosis and Management of velopharyngeal dysfunction' in a book titled “A Handbook of Clinical Orthodontics for Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities” (February,2019)
- An analogy of F0 Estimation Algorithms using Sustained Vowel. Prarthana Karunaimathi V, Gladis D, Balakrishnan D. Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Women in Computing and Informatics, WCI ‘15, August 10-13, 2015, Kochi, Kerala, South India. Pp 217-221. ACM New York, NY, USA © 2015, ISBN: 978-1-4503-3361-0 DOI:10.1145/2791405.2791456
- 'Effectuation of Acoustic Characteristics in Young Adults' Prarthana Karunaimathi V, Gladis D, Balakrishnan D. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering. Sep 2019. 8 (3): xxxin Regular Issue on 30 September 2019.
- Spectral Analysis of Speech Signal Characteristics: A Comparison Between Healthy Controls and Laryngeal Disorder. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. Proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications, Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5520-1_31 [accessed Oct 17 2019].
- Bhuvaneshwari R, Praveena J, Balakrishnan D.(2019). Utility of BC-ABR in craniofacial anomaly- Case studies submitted to Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science (waiting for acceptance)
- 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.
- Mariappan, N.K., Rajeswaran, R., Praveena, J., (2017, September). Electrically Evoked Auditory Brainstem Response in Complete Cochlear Coverage. Asia Pacific Journal of Research, 98, Vol:I. Issue LV.
- Narendra Kumar, M, Rajith, R & Praveena, J. (2017). Electrically Evoked Auditory Brainstem response in complete cochlear coverag. Asia Pacific Journal of Research, 11 (IV).
- Priyadharshini,D.,Ruth,D.,Balambigai, N. (2017, November). Development of Story Grammar in Five to Eight year old. Asia Pacific Journal of Research, Pg.1, Vol:I, Issue LVII.
- Philip, A. K., Vijay Kumar, K.V. (2016, Januaury). Comparison of Feeding Behaviours in Term Infants and Preterm Infants (30 To 34 Weeks) at Six Months Corrected Age. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society 01, 35(2):202.
Served as a Resource person in conferences and workshops
- Savitha,V.H., lecture on ‘Assessment of speech in cleft palate patients in 16th Annual conference on Association of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons of India, Kerala. on Sep 2019.
- Savitha,V.H : Guest lecture on Demystifying Assessment of speech in individuals with cleft lip and palate in the 59th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Teratology Society and 13th World Congress of the International Cleft Lip & Palate foundation at Nagoya, Japan on July 2019.
- Ruth Deborah: Guest lecture on Communication Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder at Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children to deliver a lecture on February, 2019
- Savitha,V.H.: invited lecture on 'Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Speech Production' in the 18th Annual Conference INDOCLEFTCON 2019 on 8-10 February 2019
- Usha Dalvi: Panelist in National Seminar on ”Unlocking AAC concepts in children with complex communication needs” held at National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Cochin on (January,2019).
- Usha, Dalvi: Invited lecture on 'Unlocking AAC concepts in children with complex communication needs' at National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Cochin on January 2019.
- Savitha,V.H.: Lecture on 'Management of compensatory articulation in individuals with cleft lip and palate' in the National Workshop on Training of SLP in Rehabilitation of Cleft Lip and Palate, at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru on 10-11 January 2019
- Savitha,V.H.: Lecture on 'Assessment and Management in Cleft lip and Palate' at Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center, Dubai on 7-9 November 2018
- Ruth D: Resource person for the Continuing Occupational Therapy Program in the National Conference on Autism - Evidence Based Practice in Autism, held at SRM College of Occupational Therapy on 28 - 29 June 2018
- Ruth D: Resource person in the 11th World Autism awareness Day , SRM College of Occupational Therapy to deliver a lecture on Communication Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder on April, 2018.
- Ruth Deborah: invited Lecture on 'Communication Intervention for young children with Autism Spectrum disorders' during the Autism Awareness Week inauguration, held at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Centre, Puducherry on 6 April 2018.
- Usha Dalvi: Lecture on ‘Care of Special Children-Challenges Ahead’ in the conference on Evidence Based Nursing - 21st Century Challenges in Pediatric Practice' held at SRM College of Nursing, on March, 2018.
- Usha Dalvi: Guest Speaker on 'Evidence Based AAC Assessment and Clinical Demonstration' in HCC Flash Series II held at Holy Cross College on 8-11March 2018.
- Usha Dalvi: resource person in the Workshop on AAC in the Multi Disciplinary National Conference on Children with Developmental Disabilities, in the University of Calicut in February 2018.
- Usha Dalvi: Lecture on 'Inclusion through AAC' in the 3rd International Conference on Challenging Exclusion, held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. February 2018.
Conferences organised by our Department
International Level
- 3rd international conference on “Challenging Exclusions ICCE, 2018 jointly with National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan) and SRMIST, Chennai on 30th January to 02 February 2018. Inaugurated by the Hon. Minister of State (MSJE), Govt of India, Shri Ramdas Athavale. Attended by the Secretary and the joint Secretary of MSJE. 340 delegates from South East Asia, England, Africa and India attended.
National Level
- Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016and Implications for PWD - jointly organised with National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan) and SRMIST, Chennai on 23 - 24 January 2019. 112 delegates from South and Central India attended.
City & Regional Level
- Regional Workshop on ‘Aural Rehabilitation for Cochlear Implant’ at SRMIST, Chennai on 24th November, 2018
- Workshop on ‘Phonetic Transcription’ at SRMIST, Chennai on 24th February, 2019.
Ongoing projects
- Development of an Instrument for assessment of pharyngeal phase of swallowing' - Collaborative study with Dept of Biomedical Engineering SRM IST.Investigators: Usha A. Dalvi, Varshini Karthik, Anita G, and K. Sivanathan,
- Algorithms and Software for optimization of Clinical Voice Analysis - Development of a novel algorithm to overcome confounding by the ambient noise. Investigators: Prarthana Karunaimathi V, Gladis D Babu, Balakrishnan D. Collaborating Departments and Institutions: PG & Research Dept of Computer Science Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai. & Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, SRM Medical College Hospital & Res Centre, SRMIST.