Usha A. Dalvi

Usha A. Dalvi

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

Other Details:

Courses

• Adult Language Disorders and Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Research Interests

• Childhood and Adult Language Disorders, Motor Speech Disorders, Dysphagia and Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Selected Publications

• Prema Devi, Usha Dalvi, Venkat raman Prusty Working Memory and Communication in Adults and Elderly Population Paperback – August 11, 2015
• Dalvi, U. A.; Varsha, N.S. (2015). Study of Inferential Ability in Primary School Children. Languagesinindia .Vol. 15 (11), p208-226
• Ravali P. Mathur ; Dalvi.U. A; Yaashna A. Rajani. (2015). Prevalence of learning disability in primary school students with hearing impairment in Mumbai, India. International Journal of Science and Applied Research 2 (12) , p117-121
• Prathana Karunaimathi V., Gladis D. & Dalvi U. A (2015). A Study of  Fo estimation based on ARAPT framework using sustained vowel. In Fourth International Conference on “Advances in computing, communication & informatics” conference proceeding. p187-192
• Dali & Dalvi, U., (2012). Language deficits, recovery  patterns and effective intervention in a multilingual 16 years post TBI". In M.R. Gitterman, M. Goral, & L.K. Obler (Eds) Aspects of  Multilingual Aphasia. Bristol: Multilingual matters.p123-138
• Reuban Thomas Vargese & Usha Dalvi (2012). Speech LanguagePathologists in Early Intervention of Children with ADHD-A case Study. In Journal of Disability Management and Special Education; 2(2),49-55
• Shah, U., & Dalvi, U., (2011). Role of SLP in the Management of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease. In Journal of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Society (PDMDS) issue 13, Nov. p 18-19
• Indranil Chatterjee, Usha Dalvi & Zoramsiami (2010). Study of communicative competence of Adults with hearing Impairment. In Journal of Rehabilitation council of India; 2 (1&2) p1-10
• Dalvi, U. & Kant, A. R., (2010). Contributed to the Tutorial on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. In Journal of Indian Speech and Hearing Association, Mysore. p27-33
• Dalvi, U. (2010).  Introduction to Speech and Speech teaching to the hearing impaired - Block I (Unit 1 to 4) Speech Mechanism for Tamil Nadu Open University, SEDE course material, Chennai. p 5-88 

Research activities

• Usha,D., Usha Sri, S.V., Priyankaa, A., (2018). Phonological awareness in children with Mental Retardation-A Pilot study, at the International conference on Challenging Exclusion, SRM, Kattankulathur.
• Dalvi.U.A., Aishwarya,N., Shivaranjini (2015). Comprehensive study of semantic and syntactic aspects in primary school children.” Oral presentation in TANISHA, September, 2015 at KanyaKumari.
• Navitha.U., Dalvi.U.A., Tamilselvan G., (2015). Practices regarding NG tube removal in dysphagia patients following stroke- a survey on SLP’S content, knowledge And recommendation. Poster presentation in TANISHA, September, 2015, at Kanyakumari.
• Dalvi.U.A., Ranjitha.R., Nandini.S., (2015). Attitudes of fifth and seventh standard students towards reading. Poster presentation in TANISHA, September, 2015, at Kanyakumari.
• Mukherjee, T., Dalvi, U. & Sharadha  L.N (2013). Role of SLPs in the management of suicidal hanging” Oral presentation in TANISHA, September, 2013.

Accepted for Publications

• Application of Sanskrit Grammar in Communication Disorders” to the book titled “Paradigm Shift in Indian Linguistics and its implications for Applied Disciplines” on 17.10.18.

Projects Completed

• “Development and Standardization of Articulation Test and Language Test in seven Indian Languages." at Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Hearing Handicapped, Bandra, Mumbai in collaboration with Regional Rehabilitation Training Center, Chennai, 1990,  as a research officer for UNICEF funded Project
• " Hindi Learning Package" resource material for facilitating language development in Children with Hearing Impairment and  other language Disorders, 2007 as a Principle Investigator for a Science and Technology Mission Mode, Govt. of India funded Project titled

Working Papers

• With Ms. Saranya “Development of Voice onset time of plosives in Native Tamil speaking bilingual children”
• With Ms. Jilu “Relationship between birth weight,mode of delvery and maternal factors on acoustical parameters of Neonatal cry”.

Work in Progress

• With Dr. Varshini Karthik, I/c HOD & Prof., Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Dr.Anita G. & Asst.Prof. Dept. of Biomedical Engineering an Interdisciplinary collaborative project  titled “Development of an instrument for Assessment of Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing”
• With Lakhmi Sree “A Comparative Study  of Linguistic  Measures  of Story Retelling Ability and Self Narrative skills  among Native Tamil speaking  First and Second Standard Urban School Children”
• Inferential ability in Children with and without Hearing Impairment

Academic experiences

• Associate Professor, Dept. of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, SRM MCH & RC, Kattankulathur,  Oct.2012- 20th Oct 2016
• Lecturer, Dept. of Speech Language Pathology, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, Mumbai, Jan 1991 – Sep 2012

Other Professional Experiences

• Consultant Speech Language Pathologist in Apex Multi Rehabilitation Centre, Chennai. From June 2008 to October 2008
• RCI inspector for granting a continuation of BASLP and MASLP courses Affiliated to various universities.
• Inspector for approval and sanction of Grant-in-aid for NGO by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt.Of India, New Delhi
• Holding the charge of treasurer ISAAC – India chapter, Mumbai

Workshops, Seminars and Conferences

• “Strategies to implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Children” at the  National Seminar on ”Unlocking AAC concepts in children with complex communication needs” held at National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Trivandrum, in Jan 2019.
• “ Overcoming challenges and barriers in implementing Augmentative and Alternative communication in Indian Context” Panelist for the topic at the National Seminar on ”Unlocking AAC concepts in children with complex communication needs” held at National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Trivandrum, in Jan 2019
• ‘Care of Special Children-Challenges Ahead’at Seminar on “Transformation and Innovations of Evidence Based Nursing-21st Century Challenges in Pediatric Practices” held at SRM College of Nursing in Feb 2018.
• “Inclusion through Augmentative and Alternative Communication” at the 3rd International Conference  on ” Challenging Exclusion” held at SRM Institute of science and Technology to deliver a lecture in Feb 2018
• “Alternative and Augmentative Communication” at the Multi Disciplinary National conference on “Current Trends in Multidisciplinary Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities” at University of Calicut in  Feb 2018. 
• “Evidence Based AAC Assessment and Clinical Demonstration”  at  HCC Flash Series II  held at Holy Cross College, Trichy, in March 2018.
• “Subjective assessment of feeding and swallowing in children with cerebral palsy” at the RCI-CRE National seminar on Assessment and management of feeding and swallowing problems in children with cerebral palsy – A multidisciplinary approach held at Manipal,  in Feb., 2017.
• “Management of oral sensory deficits” at the RCI-CRE National seminar on “Assessment and management of feeding and swallowing problems in children with cerebral palsy – A multidisciplinary approach” at Manipal, February, 2017. 
• “Application of Sanskrit grammar in Communication Disorders”  at the “Paradigm Shift in Indian Linguistics and its implications for Applied Disciplines “ at  Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla in Oct. 2017
• “Management strategies in restoration of speech and language in children” at the 10th World cleft lip, Palate and craniofacial congress of International cleft lip and palate foundation .held at Chennai in  October, 2016.
• “Communication Systems – Current Practices” at the 13th  National Workshop on “Early Intervention in Mental Retardation” Chennai in Nov.2016.

Scholarships

• First recipient of “Teacher in Residence” scholarship awarded by International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Canada and Bridge School, San Francisco, USA, Aug 1998 -June 1999 

Awards

• Professor R.K. Oza Oration award for the year 2019 for successful Entrepreneur in the field of Speech and Hearing from India  by Indian Speech and Hearing Association, at the 51st ISHACON held at Bangaluru in Feb 2019

Achievements and Awards

• Indian Speech & Hearing Association (ISHA).  L11030159 (1976)
• Member of International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). Canada (2019)
• Life member of Maharashtra Indian Speech & Hearing Association Branch (MISHA). (2000)
• Life member of Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy (2005)