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Name of the Centre	Objectives	Coordinators
Centre for Speech and Language Sciences	To conduct clinical research on :- Characteristics of voice source Normal aspect of voice/fluency/ language and its disorders Evaluation of voice/ fluency /language and its disorders Management of voice/ fluency /language disorders Developing evidence-based therapy protocols	Dr. Santosh M Professor santoshm@aiishmysore.in
Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) & Sign Language	To conduct research on:- Developing AAC assessment protocols in different Indian languages for children, adults and geriatrics Design and development of AAC systems/devices/software to suit the needs of individuals with complex communication needs requiring AAC. Indian Signal Language (ISL) attributes in persons with hearing impairment who are ISL users.	Dr. Ajish K. Abraham Professor ajish68@aiishmysore.in
Centre for Hearing Sciences	To conduct research on – Processing of the speech and non-speech sounds at various levels in auditory pathways. Cochlear implants and other implantable devices	Dr. Ajith Kumar U Professor ajithkumar@aiishmysore.in
Centre for Prevention of Communication disorders & Epidemiological Research & Cognitive Behavioral Science in Communication Disorder	To conduct clinical research on :- Incidence, prevalence data on speech, language and hearing impairment, and multiple impairment leading to communication disorders. Cognitive behavioral sciences and disorders Building a knowledge store and information cache on any or all matters related to human cognition and behavior. Periodically developing specialist or dedicated team of human capital / resources in the field of cognitive- behavioral sciences and disorders.	Dr. Sandeep M Professor msandeepa@aiishmysore.in
Centre for Rehabilitation engineering, Acoustics and bio-medical engineering (CRAB)	To conduct clinical research on :- Design & Development of Assistive Technology (AT) devices / augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices (tailor made for persons with communication disorders. Support system for users of AT/AAC disorders Design and development of instruments and gadgets for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Linking Informatics and Speech Technology for speech-based work on human computer interface.	Dr. Ajish K. Abraham Professor ajish68@aiishmysore.in