Speech Language Therapist & Audiologist
Nivanka R Nishanth
Clinical Coordinator
I am a speech-language pathologist with seven years of experience in diverse clinical settings, including clinics, training institutes, hospitals, and private practice. I specialize in addressing speech and language disorders for children and adults and have hands-on training in swallowing rehabilitation for head and neck cancer and neuro patients.
My expertise includes hosting webinars on Neuro-Affirming Practices for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Instagram live series on AAC, and internal training on Gestalt Language Processing. I have contributed to developing evaluation test materials and a Down Syndrome training manual. An AVAZ-certified AAC professional and PROMPT Level 1 certified, I am currently advancing my skills in Natural Language Acquisition Levels 1 and 2 to better serve my clients.
Language Proficiency
English, Tamil
About Me
Practicing since 2016
I have been dedicatedly working for the past seven years, gaining experience in various clinical settings such as clinics, training institutes, hospitals, and private practice. I have catered to the needs of children and adults with speech and language disorders and have hands-on training in swallowing rehabilitation for treated head and neck cancer and neuro patients. Additionally, I have completed foundation hands-on FEES training.
I have conducted webinars on Neuro-Affirming Practices for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, hosted an Instagram live series on AAC, and participated in Instagram live sessions for Mental Health Day and World Book Day. I have also conducted internal training on Gestalt Language Processing and contributed to developing raw materials for evaluation test materials and a Down Syndrome training manual.
To further enhance my expertise, I have attended RCI-approved seminars on the assessment and rehabilitation of children with language disorders. I am an AVAZ-certified AAC professional and a PROMPT Level 1 certified professional. Currently, I am undergoing training in Natural Language Acquisition Levels 1 and 2.
Education
MSc. Speech Language Pathology
All India institute of speech and hearing, University in Mysore
BSc. Audiology and speech language pathology
Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Institute of Science and Technology
Certifications
CRR NO. - A56497
Rehabilitation Council of India
Memberships
Rehabilitation Council of India
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Clinical Expertise
Tinnitus, Autism, Stuttering and Voice
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Research Areas
CLD, ASD, dysphagia, articulation, stuttering, stroke and voice , AAC , cleft lip and palate
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Work Experience
Swapna Therapy Centre, Chennai
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing as a Research Officer
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Brain and Spine Hospital, Chennai
Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bengaluru