Hi, I’m
Arya Kalathimekkad
Ernakulam
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a progressive experience of more than 3 years providing quality therapy services for diverse client base. Creates specialized treatment plans by diagnosing and assessing individual conditions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Knowledgeable about research areas and study procedures for developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Organized and dependable in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate speech therapist with a futuristic approach.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Mar Thoma College Of Special Education
Research Associate
2023.02 - Current (1 year & 7 months)
Job overview
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.
- Assisted in the development of new research proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and project growth potential.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, establishing expertise in the field.
- Developed innovative research methodologies for more accurate results and insights.
- Spearheaded efforts towards publication and presentation of research findings, ensuring timely dissemination of the team''s contributions to the scientific community.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
Kusumagiri Mental Health Centre
Speech-Language Pathologist
2021.02 - 2023.02 (2 years)
Job overview
- Evaluated patients with standardized tests and assessment protocols..
- Designed and carried out individualized treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Maintained compliance with complete documentation of actions.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
- Participated in special events to promote available resources.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
Self Employed Services
Speech-Language Pathologist
2020.03 - 2021.01 (10 months)
Job overview
- Practiced online speech therapy consultations along with parental support and assistance with home training for children with communication during the time of Covid-19 pandemic.
- Developed treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Worked with families to help cope with speech disorders and educated parents, siblings and guardians on how to remain strong support network.
Mazhavil Centre For Child Development
Speech-Language Pathologist
2019.03 - 2020.03 (1 year)
Job overview
- Conducted screening programs for identification of speech and language disorders
- Monitored patients' progress according to goals.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Advocated for those with special speech and language needs to parents and schools.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
Education
Kerala University of Health Sciences , Kerala
Master of Audiology And Speech Language Pathology from Allied Health Science
2019-05
Kerala University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology from Allied Health Science
2016-09
Skills
- Speech and language screening
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Standardized Test Evaluation
- Diagnostic Analysis
- Intervention planning
- Communication strategies
- Treatment plan development
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Language Development
- Learning Disabilities
- Fluency Disorders
- Autism and Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Communication Strategies
- Active Listening
- Instructional Support
- Communication Device Development
- Treatment Research
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Progress Reports
- Document Interventions
- Medical recordkeeping
- Scientific Writing
- Literature reviews
- Data Interpretation
- Research and analysis
- Detailed documentation
Certification
Licensed Audiologist/Speech Language Pathologist Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) Credential ID CRR NO A59952 - [valid till 2028]
Affiliations
Lifetime member of
- Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA)
- Indian Speech and Hearing Association Kerala State Branch (KSB-ISHA)
Accomplishments
Research papers published:
- Investigation of figurative language comprehension in adolescents, International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews · Nov 7, 2019
- Analysis of Figurative Language Comprehension in School Going Adolescents. Language in India, ISSN 1930-2940 19: · Jul 19, 2019
- Age and gender variations In Cognitive Linguistic Performance of Geriatric Population Living In Old Age Homes, International Journal of Current Advanced Research 07(11), pp. 16306-16309. · Nov 30, 2018
Timeline
Research Associate
Mar Thoma College Of Special Education
2023.02 - Current (1 year & 7 months)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kusumagiri Mental Health Centre
2021.02 - 2023.02 (2 years)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self Employed Services
2020.03 - 2021.01 (10 months)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mazhavil Centre For Child Development
2019.03 - 2020.03 (1 year)
Kerala University of Health Sciences
Master of Audiology And Speech Language Pathology from Allied Health Science
Kerala University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology from Allied Health Science
Licensed Audiologist/Speech Language Pathologist Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) Credential ID CRR NO A59952 - [valid till 2028]
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