Speech Language Pvt Ltd
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RANGANATHAN.M
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EDUCATION
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Mysore, Karnataka, India.
University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India
MSc., (Speech and Hearing) 2001-2003
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Mysore, Karnataka, India.
University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India
BSc., (Speech and Hearing) 1998-2001
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Helen Keller’s Institute, Secunderabad, Andhrapradhesh, India.
Audiologist & Speech Language Pathologist Since June 2013
Provided speech and language services for children from preschool through high school
Supported students with diverse and multiple disabilities including articulation/phonological disorders, childhood apraxia, language impairments, Autism/ASD, hearing loss, ADHD, fluency disorders, selective mutism, intellectual disabilities and brain injuries
Served students in general education and in Autism/Severely Handicapped Special Day Classes
Collaborated with Assistive Technology and Occupational Therapy to design and implement augmentative and alternative communication systems for nonverbal students
Evaluated students from linguistically and culturally diverse populations; as well as students who are severely impaired and affected by multiple disabilities.
Collaborated with teachers and other specialists to support student curriculum and ensure uniformity across all aspects of intervention
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, AV Medical College, Pondicherry, India.
Associate Professor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, July 2009 – June 2013
Assessed and treated patients with impairments in speech, language, cognition and dysphagia
Conducted and analyzed modified barium swallow studies
Established speech methods for tracheostomy patients
Counselled and educated family members.
Conducted many public awareness camps on communication disorders.
Coordinated between surgeons, nurses and volunteers to provide quality care to children and adolescents under cleft lip and palate repair program.
Acted as a public relations liaison promoting speech-language and hearing healthcare via community events and hearing screenings. Additional duties included organizing team celebrations and events within the department.
Composed appropriate clinical reports and completed necessary paperwork regarding patient contact appointments.
Assisted and Guided research papers and dissertation of students in Bachelor and Master’s in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology.
Hearing Solutions Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, Andhrapradhesh, India.
Audiologist & Speech Language Pathologist January 2004 – July 2009
Provided speech and language assessment and therapy for students from pre-school to fifth grade.
Adapted curriculum and provided support to a broad range of students with communication difficulties, including students who have severe Autism and are considered nonverbal.
Provided speech assessment and therapy for laryngectomees
Facilitated group therapy.
Formal and informal testing to create individualized goals for children with a broad range of speech and language difficulties
Designed activities to remediate communication difficulties related to reading, vocabulary, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, and articulation
Developed data collection materials and tracked measurable progress on a continuing basis
Educated and collaborated with parents to implement learning goals at home
SPECIAL SKILLS
Fluency in English, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam
Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, NOAH, Soundwave,
Assistive Technology: Training in needs assessment and selection techniques.
Trained in Cochlear implant candidacy selection, Intra operative monitoring using NRT, Mapping, Troubleshooting and Bone Anchored Heari9ng aids.
Research:
Independently administered experimental trials
Compiled data for analysis
Assisted in research and organization
Developed documents and resources for new trials
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Rehabilitation Council of India,
Registered Professional Since 2005 to Present.
Indian Speech Hearing Association,
National Member, 2003-Present
Local Member, 2009- Present
HONORS AND AWARDS
Second Prize Winner for a scientific paper presentation in “International Symposium on Audiological Medicine”, held at Bhubaneswar, India.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CONTINUING EDUCATION
“Speech Evoked Auditory Potentials” AIISH, Mysore, 2006.
“Introduction to Audiology” MERF, Chennai, 2007.
Cochlear beyond 2007 – Recent advances in CI, Chennai, 2007.
Advanced Phonosurgery Workshop, MERF, Chennai, 2008.
All India CI workshop, Chennai, 2008.
“Calibration & Noise Measurements” MCOAHS, Manipal, 2008.
Recent Trends in Audiology & latest innovations on Phonak Hearing Instruments, Chennai, 2009.
Workshop on Implantable Hearing Solutions, FAHS, Puducherry, 2010.
National Level workshop on Creating Knowledge and Actioning Change through Research in Education, FAHS, Puducherry, 2012.
Inter- Institute Initiative for Multidisciplinary Orientation, VMU, 2012.
Workshop on Statistical Methods using Statistical Software & Meta Analysis, VMU, 2013.
SCIENTIFIC PAPER PRESENTATIONS
International:
Sl. No
Paper Title
Conference
Year
1
Early indicators among Children with Autism
International Conference on Evidence in Global Disability & Health, Hyderabad.
2014
2
Assessment of Hearing loss through Questionnaire
11th Middle East Oto-Rhino Langology update, Dubai.
2014
National:
Sl. No
Paper Title
Conference
Year
1
Early markers in Children with Autism
National conference on Autism, NIEPD, Chennai.
2013
2
Incidence of hearing loss in rural & urban adults around Puducherry area
2nd TAN-ISHA CON, Puducherry
2012
3
Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials
1st TAN-ISHA CON, Tiruchirapally.
2011
4
Temporal Loudness Summation in subjects with normal hearing by varying rate of presentation
International Symposium on Audiological Medicine, Bubhaneshwar. Won 2nd Prize cash award.
2010
5
Analysis of SNR in normal ABR
International Symposium on Audiological Medicine, Bubhaneshwar.
2009
6
High frequency Audiometry: A predictive test of NIHL in normal hearing subjects
International Symposium on Audiological Medicine, Bubhaneshwar.
2009
7
Perceptual and Acoustic Analysis Of Voice In Persons With Cochlear Implantation.
CIGI CON
2009
8
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials: A Normative Study
ISHA CON
2008
9
Are Children’s Voice Hoarse?
ISHA CON
2003
10
Speaker Identification In Disguised Speech
Dessertation - MSc
2003
11
Estimation of Signal To Noise Ratio (Fsp) In Normal ABR
Independent Project - MSc
2002
DISSERTATIONS GUIDED
Sl. No
TITLE
Guide/ Co-Guide
Year
University
1
Temporal Loudness Summation in Young adults.
Co-Guide
2011 - 12
University of Bangalore
2
Speaker Identification in Disguised Speech
Co-Guide
2011 - 12
University of Bangalore
3
Trend of Identification and Intervention in Children with Hearing Impairment in Bangalore
Co-Guide
2011 - 12
University of Bangalore
4
Identification of Hearing loss through Questionnaire Mathod
Co-Guide
2011 - 12
University of Bangalore
5
Frequency Tuning in Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials
Co-Guide
2011 - 12
University of Bangalore
6
Acoustical Analysis of English PB Words spoken by native speakers of Kannada & Malayalam
Co-Guide
2011 - 12
University of Bangalore
7
Acoustical Analysis of PB words in Kannada
Co-Guide
2012 - 13
University of Bangalore
8
Developing Speech Audiometry material in Assamese Language
Co-Guide
2012 - 13
University of Bangalore
9
Phonological Processes in Bilingual Malayalam and English Speaking Children.
Guide
2013 - 14
University of Bangalore
10
Trend of Identification and Intervention in Children with Hearing Impairment in Hyderabad
Guide
2013 - 14
Osmania University
11
Acoustical Analysis of PB words in Indian Languages
Guide
2013 - 14
Osmania University
12
Communication Difficulties faced by Shopkeepers in Traffic Noise
Guide
2013 - 14
Osmania University
13
OAE findings in High Risk Babies
Guide
2013 - 14
Osmania University
14
Assessment of Auditory Working Memory in Young adults
Guide
2013 - 14
Osmania University
15
Dichotic CV test in Tamil speaking Children
Guide
2013 - 14
Osmania University
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