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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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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
02.2023 - Current

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
02.2021 - 02.2023

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
03.2020 - 01.2021

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
03.2019 - 03.2020

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
05-2019

Kerala University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology from Allied Health Science
09-2016

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
02.2023 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kusumagiri Mental Health Centre
02.2021 - 02.2023

Speech-Language Pathologist

Self Employed Services
03.2020 - 01.2021

Speech-Language Pathologist

Mazhavil Centre For Child Development
03.2019 - 03.2020

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]

Arya Kalathimekkad