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Friday, June 18, 2010

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Speech-language pathology is the study of disorders of speech and language. The field was referred to as ‘Speech and Hearing’ in earlier literature. Speech-language pathologists, sometimes also called speech therapists, asses, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders. They provide a range of services including prevention, identification, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, teaching, counseling and consultation. They also engage themselves in basis and apply research activities related to human communication problems in language, speech, voice and fluency. They work with people who cannot make speech sounds or cannot make them clearly; those with speech rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering. They also work with people who have swallowing difficulties. 

Audiology: 

  • Audiology is the study of hearing and its problems. An Audiologist measures a person’s hearing. Diagnosis hearing loss and prescribes a suitable hearing aid whenever necessary. He/she may also be involved in auditory rehabilitation of hearing impaired children and adults. Hearing screening, noise measurement may also be part of an Audiologist’s job requirement. Audiologists assess the extent of hearing loss, balance and related disorders and recommend appropriate treatment. These services are provided to people who are deaf or hard of hearing and persons at risk if hearing loss due to noise exposure, genetic causes or middle ear infections. Audiologists also work with children and adults who need aural rehabilitation, such as auditory training and speech reading and educate parents and professionals on the preventions of hearing loss. They provide information and training on al aspects of hearing and balance to other professions including psychology, counseling, rehabilitation and education. 
  • Speech-language pathologists use written and oral tests, as well as special instruments to diagnose the nature and extent of impairment and to record and analyze speech, language and swallowing irregularities. They develop an individualized plan of care, tailored to each patient’s needs. Speech language pathologists help patients develop or recover reliable communication skills so that the patients can fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles. 

Some Indian institutes that offer this course (RCI recognized): 

* All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Manasagangotri, Mysore.
 

* Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Hearing Handicapped (AYJNIHH), Bandra Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai.
 

* AYJNIHH, NRC, Kasturba Niketan, Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi.
 

* AYJNIHH, SRC, Manovikas Nagar, Secunderabad.
 

* AYJNIHH, CRC Kolkata.
 

* Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Sector-12, Chandigarh.
 

* Nair Charitable Hospital, Dr. A.L Nair Road, Mumbai.
 

* JSS Medical College, Mysore.
 

* Helen Keller’s Institute of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Bank Colony, Secunderabad.
 

* Dr.M.V Shetty Institute of Speech and Heating, AB Shetty circle, Hampanakatta, Mangalore.
 

* Dr. SRC Institute of Speech and Hearing, Kariyana palya, Lingarajapuram, Bangalore.

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