Prevention of Communication Disorders (POCD)
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Preamble
Welcome to the department of Prevention of Communication Disorders (well known as POCD). The aim of this department to reach out to the community, beyond the in-campus services provided by the institute, to ensure primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of various communication disorders. The journey of outreach services by AIISH began in the year 1992 as part of the 'Prevention of Deafness' project, funded by the World Health Organization (WHO). Over the years, the institute’s constant thrive to encompass a broader spectrum of communication disorders lead to the establishment of a dedicated department for outreach services. Some of the routine outreach services provided through this department include the newborn screening, hearing screening program for industrial workers, screening program for school-going children, bedside screening programme for persons with neurological insults, community based camps, clinical services through outreach centres of AIISH etc. In the process of providing these outreach services, the department also develops service delivery models for some of the national programmes of the country.
The outreach services are planned and executed either through the department of POCD located at AIISH, Mysuru or through the Outreach Service Centers of AIISH located in various parts of the country.
Vision and Mission
Vision:
Our vision is to ‘Reach the Unreached’ to minimize the burden of communication disorders in the country.
Mission:
Our mission is to ensure accessibility to comprehensive clinical services to every citizen of the country in order to achieve primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of communication disorders. It is to reach out the same way to every individual regardless of their age, gender, awareness, accessibility and affordability to mitigate the challenges posed by communication disorders.
Activities
The department undertakes activities aligned with three levels of prevention of communication disorders:
Primary Prevention includes public awareness through brochures, pamphlets, orientation programmes, and observance of days like World Hearing Day, along with street plays, rallies, and media outreach (e.g., newspaper articles, TV/radio interviews, exhibitions).
Secondary Prevention focuses on early identification via newborn screening, school screening, industrial worker screening, elderly screening, bedside screening program for persons with neurological insults and community based camps.
Tertiary Prevention aims at minimizing disability through hearing aids, cochlear implantation, auditory-verbal therapy, specialized speech-language therapy, and services like disability certification, all accessible at the community level.
1. Primary Prevention – Public Education
This aspect focuses on raising awareness and educating the public about communication disorders to prevent their occurrence or minimize their impact. Through awareness campaigns targeting various groups, including community health workers, parents, and teachers, we aim to promote early detection and intervention for hearing, speech, and language disorders.
- Orientation/Sensitization Programs: Tailored sessions targeting frontline workers, nurses, medical professionals, and the general public to increase awareness and understanding of communication disorders.
(Staff of AIISH orienting on communication disorders to ASHA workers at community health centre, Hullahalli)
(Orientation program on early identification of speech-language and hearing disorders for the community health officers of Mysuru district)
(Staff of AIISH orienting about speech, language and hearing difficulties to students.)
Request for orientation: Kindly contact us to organize such orientation programs
- Commemoration of Important days: Organizing events and activities to mark important national and international days related to communication disorders, fostering awareness and solidarity on a broader scale.
(Hearing screening for 1200 school children done as part of world hearing day,2024.)
Kindly contact us to organize such events on important days
- Street Plays/Rallies: Engaging performances and organized gatherings in public spaces to effectively convey messages about communication disorders to diverse audiences.
(Walkathon organized for public awareness on ear and hearing care)
Kindly contact us to organize such events for public awareness
- Media Programs: Utilizing various media platforms such as radio talks, television programs, and newspaper articles to reach a wider audience and disseminate information about communication disorders.
- Participation in Exhibitions: Active involvement in exhibitions and fairs to showcase resources, provide information, and engage with the community regarding communication disorders.
(Stall organized at local and national exhibitions to raise awareness about communication disorders.)
Kindly contact us to participate in exhibitions
2. Secondary Prevention
The next level of prevention occurs when we reach out to as many people as possible and screen them for hearing and communication. Only through early identification and assessment is early rehabilitation possible. Therefore, we have various programs such as newborn hearing screening, School screening, Elderly screening, Industrial screening, and camps in and around the state.
Services:
1. Newborn screening for communication disorders: Screening newborns for hearing and developmental issues within the first month of birth is crucial for their ability to develop communication skills.3-5 of every 1000 newborns are reported to have congenital hearing loss. While the mean prevalence of permanent bilateral hearing loss is 1.33 per 1000 newborns, it’s alarmingly high 32 per 1000 in NICU neonates. This means that the infants with prenatal, natal, and postnatal health issues have higher risk of congenital hearing loss compared to those in the well-baby nursery. Early identification allows for timely intervention and rehabilitation, especially for at-risk infants. Currently, there are screening facilities available at 11 hospitals in Mysuru, 3 new born screening centers nationwide, and outreach services at 16 primary healthcare centers. Additionally, 14 hospitals across the country offer newborn screening services.
(New born hearing screening evaluations using AABR-left, OAE- right)
Kindly contact us to organize the screening program.
2. Screening Program for School going Children: In addition to newborns, the department also prioritizes screening school children across different stages, including preschool, primary, secondary, and higher secondary levels. Many prevalence studies on communication disorders in school children have reported significantly higher percentage (around 15%) prevalence rates. This aims to raise awareness and facilitate early identification and rehabilitation of communication disorders. Screening encompasses issues like hearing impairment, speech and language disorders, and learning disabilities during their developmental period.
(Screening program at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya School.)
Kindly contact us to organize the screening program.
3. Hearing screening program for Industrial Workers: Noise exposure poses a significant health risk, particularly for industrial workers who are prone to hearing loss. The prevalence of NIHL also increases with exposure duration, with 50.8% of personnel with more than 30 years of exposure experiencing hearing loss. Programs addressing this issue concentrate on screening employees for noise-induced hearing loss. Additionally, they provide education to both employers and employees about the detrimental effects of noise on hearing through orientation and sensitization sessions. Recommendations for preserving hearing, including the use of ear protection devices, are also provided.Follow-up diagnostic evaluations for employees at risk of hearing loss due to noise exposure are also conducted either onsite or at the institute as necessary.
(Staff of AIISH orienting on different types of HPDs to factory workers)
(staff of AIISH carrying out follow-up diagnostic evaluations for factory employee at risk of hearing loss.)
Kindly contact us to organize the screening program.
4. Screening program for Elderly Citizens:
This program aims to assist elderly individuals in improving their hearing and communication abilities, which may decline gradually with age or due to conditions like stroke, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's disease. It targets various establishments such as old-age homes, societies, and clubs, offering clinical services like identifying communication disorders, providing speech and language therapy, offering guidance, and distributing free hearing aids. According to the screening report from 2013 to 2019, 678 participants were screened for communication disorders.
(Elderly screening program conducted at AIISH)
Kindly contact us to organize the screening program.
5. Bedside screening program for persons with neurological insults: The department has launched a program for bedside assessment and intervention in adults receiving acute care for neurological or head and neck surgery conditions, which may result in speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing difficulties. This screening aims to identify these issues using standardized protocols. Individuals in need will receive counselling and referrals for further assessment at AIISH.
(bedside screening at KR hospital, Mysuru)
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6. Community based camps:
Our team conducts camps across Karnataka and other states to address the needs of individuals with communication disorders, primarily focusing on hearing and speech issues. We screen participants and refer them for further evaluation if necessary. These camps are organized upon requests from organizations and are sponsored by NGOs, as well as state and district government agencies.
Kindly contact us to organize such camps
TERTIARY PREVENTION
The last level of prevention is giving an appropriate treatment for the communication disorders, like hearing aid services for those with difficulty hearing and speech therapy services for those with speech difficulty.
1. Medical services: The institute offers OPD services like treatment and surgeries for the ear, nose, and throat. Additionally, professionals, including a Pediatrician, Neurologist, Phonosurgeon, Plastic surgeon, Orthodontist, Oncologist, Orthopedician, and Dietician, visit the Department on allotted day/s in a week.
2. Hearing aid trial and dispensing: After being assessed and diagnosed with hearing difficulties, patients are advised to undergo a hearing aid trial. Hearing aids are usually prescribed to those who do not benefit from medical treatment. Eligible clients may receive digital hearing aids free of cost or at a subsidized rate.
3. Cochlear implantation services and support: Assessments are carried out to determine candidacy for Cochlear Implants. Facilities are also available to program the speech processors of cochlear implants and evaluate their benefits.
4. Therapeutic services: Speech-language therapy for various communication disorders is provided for all age groups. Clients with communication difficulties due to hearing impairment receive auditory learning or auditory training after being fitted with appropriate hearing devices.
5. Swallowing-related problems: Specialized training and techniques are available for infants and children with latching and swallowing difficulty.
Faculty Members / Staff
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Dr. Saransh Jain Assistant Professor of Audiology Ph Off : 91-0821-2502-776 Email: saranshjain@aiishmysore.in |
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Ms. Indira C P Assistant Professor of Audiology Ph Off : +91-0821-2502-788 Email: indira@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. Arunraj K Audiologist/Speech-Language Pathologist - Grade I Ph Off : +91-0821-2502-789 Email: nahularun@aiishmysore.in |
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Ms. Vanamala Multitasking Staff Ph Off : ------------- |
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Ms. Megha. K Data entry operator Ph Off : +91-0821-2502-775 |
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Ms. Deepa Kabbur Data entry operator Ph Off : Ph: 91-0821-2502-703// 9141036292 |
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Mrs. Sheela Data entry operator Ph Off : +91-0821-2502-703// 9141036292 |
- Ms. Aysha Nida AV – Audiologist
- Ms. Devika Krishna Kumar – Audiologist
- Ms. Anannya Sooraj – Audiologist
- Ms. Thanushree K V – Audiologist
- Ms. H S Lavanya – Audiologist
- Ms. Hemalatha L – Audiologist
- Ms. Maithri S – Audiologist
- Ms. Havya Sree M – Audiologist
- Mr. Chandan H J – Audiologist
- Mr. Malthesh H R – Audiologist
- Ms. Majisha M – Audiologist
- Ms. Krishna Prabha – Audiologist
- Ms. Harshitha H M – Speech Language Pathologist
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Outreach Service Centers
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Coordinator |
Audiologist and speech-language pathologist |
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Karnataka |
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli |
Dr. Vikram Bhat (HOD,ENT) |
Ms. Rashmi V (Audiologist) Ms. Chinnu Mariam Cherian (Speech-Language Pathologist)
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Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS), Bidar |
Dr. Sumanth Kanjikar (Professor & HOD, ENT)
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Mr. Hemanth Kumar S (Audiologist) |
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Koppala District Teaching Hospital, Koppal |
Dr.K Mallikarjuna Swamy (HOD, ENT)
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Ms. Amrutha P (Audiologist)
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Subdivision Hospital, Kundapura |
Dr. Veena P.S (Senior ENT Specialist) |
Ms. J S Gowri (Audiologist) Ms.Delcitta Bonna Fernandes (Speech-Language Pathologist) |
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Kerala |
Community Health Center, Malappuram, |
Ms. Ida Mathew (Block medical officer & ENT)
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Ms. Kavya K S (Audiologist) Ms. Jilda Sulthana C P (Speech-Language Pathologist)
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Orissa |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhuvaneshwar |
Dr. Pradipta Parida (HOD, ENT)
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Mr.Dibyendu Das (Audiologist)
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Bihar |
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna |
Dr.Rakesh Kumar Singh (Professor & HOD, ENT)
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Mr. Rajanikant Bharti (Audiologist) |
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Madhya Pradesh |
All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal |
Dr.Vikas Gupta (Professor, ENT)
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Ms. Madhu (Audiologist) Ms. Rupapara Devanshi Aravindbhai (Speech-Language Pathologist)
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Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal |
Dr. Sharmila Ramtekar (Associate Professor, Paediatrics) |
Mr. Nischay Mahima Patel (Audiologist) |
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Mahatama Gandhi Memorial Medical college, Indore |
Dr.Yamini Gupta (Professor & HOD, ENT)
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Mr. Sam Jose (Audiologist) Ms. Muskan Mehta (Speech-Language Pathologist)
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Chattisgarh |
Government Medical College Hospital, Ambikapur, Surguja, Chattisgarh |
Dr. B R Singh (HOD, ENT)
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Ms. Shraddha Raj (Audiologist)
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Rajasthan |
All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur |
Prof. Amit Goyal, (HOD, ENT)
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Ms. Krishnapriya M V (Audiologist) Ms. Laya Raveendran (Speech-Language Pathologist)
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Uttarakhand |
All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh |
Dr. Madhu Priya (Professor, ENT) |
Mr. Rithesh R (Audiologist) |
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Kerala |
Community Health Center, Malappuram |
Ms. Ida Mathew (Block medical officer & Specislist, ENT) |
Ms. Kavya K S (Audiologist) Ms. Jilda Sulthana C P (Speech-Language Pathologist)
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Uttar Pradesh |
Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida |
Dr.Rahul Kumar Bagla, (Assistant Professor, ENT)
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Ms. Anima Raj (Speech-Language Pathologist)
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New Delhi |
Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi |
Dr.Rachna Sehgal (Professor, paediatrics department)
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Ms. Urmi Roy (Audiologist) Ms. Mizbha Kabeer (Speech-Language Pathologist)
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LokNayak Hospital |
Dr. Ravi Meher (Director professor and HOD,ENT)
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Ms. Sucheta (Audiologist) Mr. Ashish K Ashok (Speech-Language Pathologist)
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Newborn Screening Centers
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Maharashtra |
All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AIIPMR), Mumbai |
Mrs. Archana Acharya (Lecturer & HOD, Department of Speech and Hearing)
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Ms. Saima Rafiq patel (Audiologist)
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Bihar |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna |
Dr.KranthiBhavana, (Professor, ENT) |
Mr. Ritesh Kumar (Audiologist)
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Himachal Pradesh |
Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla |
Dr. Ramesh Azad (HOD, ENT)
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Mr. Prasanna (Audiologist)
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Faculty Members / Staff
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Dr. Saransh Jain Assistant Professor of Audiology Ph Off : 91-0821-2502-776 Email: saranshjain@aiishmysore.in |
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Ms. Indira C P Assistant Professor of Audiology Ph Off : +91-0821-2502-788 Email: indira@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. Arunraj K Audiologist/Speech-Language Pathologist - Grade I Ph Off : +91-0821-2502-789 Email: nahularun@aiishmysore.in |
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Ms. Vanamala Multitasking Staff Ph Off : ------------- |
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Ms. Megha. K Data entry operator Ph Off : +91-0821-2502-775 |
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Ms. Deepa Kabbur Data entry operator Ph Off : Ph: 91-0821-2502-703// 9141036292 |
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Mrs. Sheela Data entry operator Ph Off : +91-0821-2502-703// 9141036292 |
Outreach Service Centres
Recent Events
Upcoming events
A school screening camp is scheduled for 12.08.2022 at Wings Montessori school, J.P Nagar, Mysore for preschool children. The number expected to be screened is 70.
An Industrial screening camp is scheduled for 10th-11th August at Trinton Valves, Belavadi, Mysore. The number of employees of Trinton Valves expected to be screened is 400.
A school screening camp is scheduled for 25.08.2022 at Mount Litera Zee School, Mysore for school children. The number expected to be screened is 100.
Epidemiological Research Reports
Elderly Screening: Distribution of Communication Disorders in Older and Elderly Adults
Editor: Prof. M. Pushpavathi
Year of release: 2022
Authors: Dr.Swapna N, Dr.Arunraj K, Dr.Vasantha Lakshmi M S, Dr.Prawin Kumar, Dr.N Sreedevi, Ms.Thasni Jahan, Ms.Aparna U, Ms.Reshma O
Elderly Screening: Distribution of Communication Disorders in Older and Elderly Adults
School Screening report on Communication Disorders: At-risk prevalence rate of Hearing and Speech-Language disorders in school children report 2008-2020
Editor: Prof. M. Pushpavathi
Year of release: 2022
Authors: Dr.N Sreedevi, Dr.Arunraj K, Dr.Vasantha Lakshmi M S, Dr.Sandeep Maruthy, Ms.Spoorthi T, Ms.Srividya S, Ms.Ankitha S
Newborn Hearing Screening Program of AIISH: A Report
Editors: Dr. M Pushpavathi, Dr. N Sreedevi
Year of release: 2022
Prepared by: Dr. Sandeep M, Mr. Srinivasa R, Dr. Arunraj K
Contributors: Ms.Saranya M, Ms. Thirumanjari, Ms. Apoorva Prathibha
Newborn Hearing screening program of AIISH
School screening report on Communication disorders: At risk prevalence rate of hearing and speech- language disorders in school children
Editors: Prof. M Pushpavathi
Year of release: 2022
Authors: Dr N Sreedevi, Dr. Arunraj K, Dr. Sandeep M, Dr. Vasanthalakshmi M.S, Ms. Spoorthi T, Ms. Srividya S, Ms. Ankitha S.
Elderly screening: Distribution of Communication Disorders in Older and Elderly Adults
Editors: Prof. M Pushpavathi
Year of release: 2022
Authors: Dr. Swapna N, Dr. Arunraj K, Dr. Vasanthalakshmi M.S, Dr Prawin Kumar, Dr. N Sreedevi, Ms. Thasni Jahan K, Ms. Aparna U, Ms. Reshma O.
Research activities and Outputs
Scientific Presentations 2025-26
- Jain, S., Chetak, K. B., Singh, S., & Chowdri, N. V. ( 2025). The impact of type 1 diabetes mellitus on hearing function in children: A systematic review.. Paper presented at International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology on September 2025 by virtual mode.
- Jain, S., Narne, V. K., Bharani, Valayutham, H., Madan, T., Ravi, S. K., & Jain, C. (2025). Speech recognition in noise: Analyzing phoneme, syllable, and word-based scoring methods and their interaction with hearing loss. Paper presented at MDPI on 26th June 2025 by virtual mode.
Research Presentations & Proceedings (National)
- Presented paper on `Epidemiology of communication disorders: A Rehabilitation perspective’ co-authored by Dr. Vasantha Lakshmi, Dr. Gayathri Krishnan, Dr. Gopi Shankar & Ms Shushma in 14th National Women’s science congress held on 16th& 17th December 2023 organized by National Women’s Science congress, Tumkur.
- Presented E poster on Comparative Analysis of Ultra-Frequency Audiometric Thresholds and Spectral Profile Thresholds in Monolingual, Bilingual, and Multilingual Adults prepared by Mr. Jose, S., Ms. Sucheta., Mr. Raj S., & Ms. Sahana P in the 2nd International Audiology Convention (AIISH -IAC) 2023, held on 7th and 8th of December 2023.
- Research paper ‘Comparison between KUDUwave audiometer and Conventional screening audiometer for their immunity to noise’ presented by Dr. Sandeep M., Dr. Saransh Jain, Dr. Arunraj K, Mr. Sanjay in the 15th National Level Conference of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association - Kerala State Branch held on 14-10-2023 & 15-10-2023 at Kozhikode.
- Research paper ‘The outcomes of including AABR in the Newborn Hearing Screening Protocol of AIISH’ presented by Dr. Sandeep M., Dr. Saransh Jain, Ms. Indira C.P, Ms. Vibha Vinod in the 15th National Level Conference of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association - Kerala State Branch held on 14-10-2023 & 15-10-2023 at Kozhikode.
- Research paper ‘Effectiveness of a circum-aural ear protection device in mitigating the challenges of ambient noise for reliable recording of OAEs‘presented by Dr. Sandeep M., Dr. Saransh Jain, Ms. Indira C.P., Mr. RitwikJargar, Ms. Monisha, Ms. Brunda L Raj on Decmber 2023.
- Arunraj, K., Srividya, S., Ankitha, S., Spoorthy, T., Vasanthlakshmi M S., Sreedevi, N., & Pushpavathi, M. Prevalence of communication disorders among schoolchildren and adolescents in Southern Karnataka. Paper presented at the 1st All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Audiology Convention, Mysore on 11thand 12thNovember 2021.
- N Sreedevi, K ArunRaj & M Sandeep (2021). Pre and Post-natal risk factors for communication disorders in new born Infants. Presented at 13th National Women’s Science Congress on 20.11.2021 at NMKRVCW, Bangalore.
Scientific Research Presentations & Proceedings (International)
- Presented a research paper on ‘Estimation of Risk of Hearing Loss in Infants Born to Mothers with Hypertension during Pregnancy’ authored by Ms. Yoshitha Sharma, Dr. Chandni Jain, Dr. Saransh Jain, Dr. Arunraj K., and Dr. Sandeep M., in the 1st International and 3rd National conference, Nepal on 14.12.2023 and 15.12.2023 organized by Speech and Hearing Association of Nepal.
- Arunraj, K., Swapna, N., Yashaswini, B. C., & Prawin, K. (2019). Rehabilitation of individuals with communication disorders in rural India – An Outreach based model. Paper presented at the 2nd Sound Hearing 2030 World congress, Bali, Indonesia on 20th– 22nd February2019.
- Arunraj, K., Animesh, B.., Swapna, N., & Pavana, M. (2019). Age of identification of hearing impairment and associated risk factors: Public versus Professional approach. Paper presented at the 2nd Sound Hearing 2030 World congress, Bali, Indonesia on 20th– 22nd February 2019.
- Arunraj,K., & Sabarish,A. (2019). Referral rate of infants for identification of hearing loss by the Health Care medical professionals: Current Indian scenario. Presented at the 2nd Sound Hearing 2030 World Congress, Bali, Indonesia on 20th – 22nd February2019.
- Arunraj, K., Swapna, N., Prawin, K., Yashaswini, B. C., & Meghana. (2018). Outreach service model to increase access to the person with communication disorders in remote and rural areas of Karnataka. Presented at 4thInternational Science Festival (IISF), Lucknow on 13th– 16thOctober 2018.
Scientific research articles published
- Swapna, N., Kumar, P., Kalam, B. R., Anju, V. A., & Arunraj, K. (2020). Diagnostic relevance of primitive reflexes in high-risk newborns: A systematic review. Journal of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association, 34(1), 24.
- Reddy, M. S., Shanbal, J. C., & Arunraj,K. (2016). Awareness on Communication Disorders in Hospet Taluk of Karnataka: A Preliminary Survey Report. Language in India, 16 (1).
Booksedited/published
- Arunraj, K., Madhu Sudarshan Reddy, Sunitha E., Savithri, S. R., Animesh Barman., Jayashree C. Shanbal. (2016). Newborn Screening for Communication Disorders: Occurrence of high-risk factors for communication disorders using prospective and retrospective exploratory study – An outcome of NBS program. All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru.
- Arunraj, K., Madhu Sudarshan Reddy, Sunitha E., Savithri, S. R., Animesh Barman., Jayashree C. Shanbal. (2016). School Screening - Distribution of Communication disorders in School Children. All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru.
Received Scientific Award/Honour
- Best paper category: Dr. Saransh Jain got the Best Paper in Audiology Award in the 55th ISHACON-2024 Annual Conference held from 19.01.2024 to 21.01.2024 at Kolkata, organized by the Indian Speech Language and Hearing Association of Kolkata.
- Best paper category: Awarded first prize for the research paper titled ‘Estimation of Risk of Hearing Loss in Infants Born to Mothers with Hypertension during Pregnancy’ authored by Yoshitha Sharma, Chandni Jain, Saransh Jain, Arunraj K., and Sandeep M., in the 1st International and 3rd National conference, Nepal on 14.12.202 and 15.12.2023 organized by Speech and Hearing Association of Nepal.
- Mukesh Award for Best paper in Audiology: A paper title “Prevalence of Hearing Impairment and Risk Factors in Newborns under Neonatal Hearing Screening Program in Southern City of Karnataka” received best paper award at 51st National Conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association held in between 8th to 10th Feb, 2019 at Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Best poster presentation award under the category of Speech-Language Pathology: Swapna, N., & Seshasri, D. (2019). Maternal Satisfaction and Perception of Feeding Cues in Newborns with and without High Risk Factors-A Preliminary Survey. Paper Presented at 12th ISHA-Kerala State Branch, Kasargod, Kerala, India on 26th – 27th Oct, 2019.
Invited Talks
- Invited Talks delivered by Dr. Sandeep M., Dr. Saransh Jain, Dr. Arunraj K, Ms. Indira C.P -.”Early identification and rehabilitation of hearing impairment” for Pediatrics &Medical officers of PHCs and CHCs on 06.11.2023 in DHO office.
- Dr. Sandeep M. and Dr. Arunraj K delivered talk on -.”Early identification and rehabilitation of hearing impairment” for professionals from 28.11.2023 to 01.12.2023 Tiruchi, Tamil nadu.
- Invited Talks delivered by Ms. Indira C.P. -.” Hearing screening by AIISH in Mysuru: Status report” for pediatrics in CME in IAP conference on 29.10.2023.
- Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute on 09.10.2023 delivered by Dr. Sandeep M.
- National workshop on Early Identification and Intervention of Communication Disorders” on 25.09.2023 delivered by: Dr. Sandeep M., Dr. Saransh Jain, Ms. Indira C.P, Dr. Arunraj, Mr. Guru Vignesh, Mr. Ritwik Jargar, Ms. Brunda, Ms. Darshitha, Ms. Monisha, Ms. Illakiya, Ms. Tejashwini, Ms. Tanuja, Ms. Nadia
- Statistics and how to go about it (Continuing Medical Education on Biomedical research) held on 27.09.2023 at Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, Mysore.
- Dr. Sandeep M. & Dr. Arunraj .K made a presentation in a committee chaired by the Commissioner, Health and Family welfare, GoK, regarding strategies to strengthen the proposed NHS program of the state. The meeting was held at ArogyaSoudhaon17.07.2023.
- Dr. Sandeep M. delivered a talk on “Newborn hearing screening protocol followed at AIISH” at the South Indian Regional Review Meeting under NPPCD at AIISH on 13thMarch 2020.
Resources and Infrastructure
The department is well equipped with state-of-the-art screening and diagnostic equipment, assessment tools, and speech and language therapy materials to provide efficient and quality health services in terms of prevention, early identification, and rehabilitation of communication disorders. The department is furnished with various portable audiological equipment like a pediatric audiometer, OAE screener, Immittance meter, ABR instrument, and other test tools for the assessment of speech-language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. These types of equipment and tools are used for various screening and diagnostic activities like new-born screening, school screening, industrial screening, screening of elderly individuals and bedside screening of communication disorders. The department also houses:
1. HOD chamber
2. Office
3. Meeting hall
4. Student training room
5. Data entry room
6. Audiological testing room – 2
7. Faculty rooms – 6
8. Staff rooms - 32
Material/equipment
Pamphlets
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FAQs on Noice Induced Hearing Loss
ABC’s of Communication Disorder
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Newborn Hearing Screening
High Risk Register for Medical Persons
High Risk Register for Non-Medical Persons
Prevention of Speech and Language Disorder - Test yourself
Tips to Prevent Communication Disorders in Infants
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Dr. N. Devi
Associate Professor of Audiology
Head of Department of Prevention of communication Disorders
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
Manasagangothri
Mysore- 570006
Karnataka State, India
+91-0821-2502-777/775
msandeepa@aiishmysore.in
Working Hours: 09:00 am to 5:30 pm IST
Working Days: Monday to Friday
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