ISHLINK Newsletter January 2019

Newsletter of Estd. 1977

Vol.10 • No.1 January 2019

Quarterly

Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech & Hearing

Dr. SR Chandrasekhar Memorial Award was conferred on

Sri P.C. Mohan,

Hon’ble Member of Parliament

Chairman’ s Note Greetings from Dr. SRCISH!!

Vision

Happy New Year!!! May this year bring you prosperity and happiness!

A world without activity limitation for persons with communication disorders.

Many exciting developments have taken place here at Dr. SRCISH. We celebrated our 41st anniversary in October with Sri T.A. Shravana, Hon’ble Member of Legislative Council and Sri B.G. Nanda Kumar, IASR, Former Secretary, Dept. of Information and Publicity Kannada and Culture, GoK were the Chief Guests and Dr. M.K. Bhandi, Ph.D., Administrative and Information Officer, Siddaganga Institute of Technology was Guest of Honour. Dr. SR Chandrasekhar Memorial Award was conferred on Sri P.C. Mohan and felicitated all our donors on this occasion.

The meeting of Bangalore Speech and Hearing Trust was held on 31st October, 2018 at Century Club, and issues related to developmental activities, allocation of funds and grants for various activities and academic achievements of the institute were discussed.

Mission

• Develop need felt world class human resources • Research that ensures human rights • Develop clinical services that promote equal opportunities at affordable cost

Sunaad School for the Hearing Impaired conducted a 3-day RCI CRE Seminar on “Methods and Techniques for Teaching Language”.

The BN Gupta Research Centre conducted a workshop on MATLAB for staff and students.

The Dept. of Speech Language Studies conducted a one-day workshop on FEES (Fiber optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing).

The Psychology Unit successfully completed an add-on Certificate Course on “Management of Children with Learning Disabilities” for parents.

All departments continued to strive towards academic and clinical excellence.

Thanks to all our donors and well-wishers for your generous support!

Dr. M.S. Venkatesh

Chairman Bangalore Speech and Hearing Trust •Cell: 99001 07073 •E-mail: msvenkatesh49@gmail.com

• Develop cutting edge science and technology to achieve our vision • Initiate preventive and pre-emptive action to avoid conditions leading to disabilities • Develop programmes in a whole life perspective and reduce the burden of family members of people with communication disorders • Create and provide infrastructure, laboratory, library and related facilities as stipulated by University and statutory bodies

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FOUNDER

Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar (1930 - 2013)

Contributors

• Dr. Rashmi J. Bhat

Acting Principal Dr. SRCISH

Ms. Alphonsa Joseph Head of Psychology Unit

Ms. Sujaya S.

Rtn. Dr. M.S. Venkatesh CA.D.L. Suresh Babu Lion. V.S. Shanthavadhan Rtn. M.K. Dattaraj Dr. Prathibha Karanth Lion. S. Ramachandran Lion. Venkatakrishna Reddy Lion. V.K. Shanmugavel

Board of Trustees Chairman Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee

Mr. C.R. Jayachandra Setty Lion. Shrinivassan Mr. Vijay Ramaprasad Lion. Kiran Kumar Lion. P. Pramod Kumar Lion. Ashwathanarayana Swamy Lion. Dr. Krishna T.V. Reddy

Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee

Asst. Teacher, Sunaad School

Gratitude & Acknowledgement

• Dept. for the Empowerment of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens, Govt. of Karnataka • Cogziant Foundation • Indian Oil Corp.

• All Lions & Rotarians for their support • Donors & Well Wishers • Team CanvasX for Design • Omkar Offset Printers for the timely publication of this newsletter

The Editorial Team • Dr. Rashmi J. Bhat • Ms. Manu G.C. • Ms. Deborah Athaide • Ms. Husna • Mr. C.S. Jayaram

Governing Council Members

Dr. Sister M. Genevieve Chair Person Dr. Prathibha Karanth Ex Officio Member Rtn. Dr. M.S. Venkatesh Ex Officio Member CA D.L. Suresh Babu Ex Officio Member Lion. V.S. Shanthavadhan Ex Officio Member Dr. Madhuri Gore Member Dr. Rashmi J. Bhat Member Dr. B.S. Premalatha Member Prof. R. Rangasayee Member

Free Service Donations

We welcome donations in cash or kind as well. Donations to the Institute are exempt U/s 80-G of the Income Tax Act. The cheque or demand draft may kindly be drawn in favour of “Bangalore Speech and Hearing Trust” and mailed to The Director, Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Hennur Road, Lingarajapuram, Bangalore 84, India.

Member Subject Expert & Member Subject Expert & Member University Member University Member

Advisory Board

Chairman Hon’ble Sri D.H. Shankaramurthy

Ex-Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Council, Govt. of Karnataka

Members Sri K. Jairaj, IAS (Retd.)

Trustee, BMS Educational Trust, Bangalore

Sri B.G. Nanda Kumar, IAS (Retd.)

Ex-Commissioner, Collegiate Education, GOK Sri Gopal Hosur, IPS (Retd.)

Ex-IGP & Addl Comdt Genl Home Guards Addl Director Civil Defence, GOK

Mr. M.V. Veda Murthy, IAS (Retd.)

For the Weaker Sections

Dr. P.S. Maiya Dr. Shobha Srinath

Dr. M.S. Mahadevaiah

Mrs. Nafis Fathima Member of Syndicate, BU Dr. Lalitha Ashwath Prof. Dept. of Library & Information Science

Ex-Commissioner, Hindu Religious Institution & Charitable Endowments, GOK

Rtn. Manandi N. Suresh

Past Dist. Governor, RI Dist. 3190

Rtn. Suresh Bhat

Past Dist. Secretary, RI Dist. 3190

Sri Suresh S. Pathi

CEO/Partner, Pathi Saree Mandir

Sri P.S. Venkatesh Babu

CEO, Omkar Offset Printers

Dr. H.C. Ramesh

Ex-Director - Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka

CA K. Raghu

Past President - The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India

Prof. Dr. Shiva Shankar

Head, Dept. of Speech Pathology & Audiology, Associate Dean, NIMHANS, B’lore

Prof. Dr. Meenakumari V. Deshpande

Dept. of Political Science, BU, Jnanabharathi, B’lore

Research Advisory Committee

Hon’ble Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah Chairman Rtn. Dr. M.S. Venkatesh Member, Chairman, BSHT CA.D.L. Suresh Babu Member, Secretary, BSHT Lion. V.S. Shanthavadhan Member, Treasurer, BSHT Dr. M.N. Nagaraja Convenor, CEO, Dr. SRCISH Dr. B.S. Jaiprakash Member, Former Principal, BIT, B’lore Dr. S.R. Savithri Member, Director, AIISH, Mysore

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Dr. B. Rajashekar Member, Dean, Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University Dr. M. Jairam Member, Former Dean, NIMHANS, AIISH Dr. Pratibha Karanth Member, Director, The COM DEALL Trust Dr. Indira Jaiyaprakash Member, Former Prof., Dept. of Psychology, BU Dr. Madhuri Gore Special Invitee, Principal, Dr. SRCISH Prof. R. Rangasayee Member

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Awards & Accolades Mrs. Gayathri Bai K. Mrs. Gayathri Bai is an Asst. Teacher in Sunaad School for Hearing Impaired for the last 20 years.

She has been preparing High School children to face Board Examinations. Her Service has been recognized by the Govt. of Karnataka and she was awarded with “Proficiency in Excellence in service as special Educator for the year 2019 Awarded. She was honored by Honorable Chief Minister H.D. Kumarswamy on World Disabled Day (3rd December 2018) She was given a cash prize and a memento as token of Recognition for her service in the field of teaching Children with Hearing Impairment.

Tieup with Ramakrishna Sevasharama, Pawagada for the setting up Satellite Center, see in the picture (LtoR) Justice L. Kumar (Retd.), Sri Japananda Swamiji, HH Sri Sri Vishvesha Tirtha Swamiji, Dr. M.S. Venkatesh

Founder’s Day Celebration The Founder’s Day Celebration, Dr. S.R.C. Memorial Award Ceremony, and Donors Meet were held on Thursday 11th October, 2018. The program started with cultural events of students from Sunaad School for Hearing Impaired and Dr. S R Chandrasekhar institute of speech and hearing. The Chief Guests for the event were Sri T.A. Shravana, Hon’able Member of Legislative Council and Sri B.G. Nanda Kumar IASR, Former Secretary, Dept. of Information and Publicity Kannada and Culture, GoK. The Guest of Honour was Dr. M.K. Bhandi, Ph.D., Administrative and Information Officer Siddaganga Institute of technology. In his welcome address, Dr. M.S. Venkatesh, Hon. Chairman and Director of Dr. S R Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, said that the founder, Dr. S R Chandrasekhar had injected quality and devotion to work as main values in the function of the Institute. He said that the institute has grown to this level only because of the dedicated staff and the benevolent donors including Lions and Rotary Clubs and other philanthropists while acknowledging the grant received from Govt. of Karnataka.

Dr. S.R.C. Memorial Award was conferred on Sri P.C. Mohan, for his efforts in promoting the cause of the poorer section of the society. Sri P.C. Mohan in his speech praised the vision of the founder Dr. S R Chandrasekhar and his contribution towards society.

Sri T.A. Sharavana, MLA Govt. of Karnataka lauded the vision of the founder Dr. S R Chandrashekar and the Institute’s contribution towards hearing and communication disabilities. Sri B.G. Nanda Kumar addressed the gathering and lauded the donors and trustees for their contribution. Dr. M.K. Bhandi, in his speech, appreciated management and staff for their work in the field of disabilities.

The “Best Alumni Award” was announced and was conferred on Dr. Roshni Pillai and Mr. Anurag Kumar by Dr. M.S. Venkatesh, Chairman Dr. S R C ISH. All donors, including Sr. Pathi Sridhar, Mr. D.K. Mohan Babu, Sri M.S. Jaiprakash, Sri M.K. Dattaraj, Sri Stefano D. Napoli, Sri S.A. Vasudeva Murthy, Sri Subramanyam Yadalam, Dr. P.S. Maiya, Sri T. Srinivas, Sri B. Krishna, Sri S. Madhavan, Sri Noorana, Rtn. M.S. Mallapa, Rtn. Satish Manandi, Lion Sukesh Reddy, Sri K. Ashok, Sri Siddaraju, M/s. ALIMCO, Rtn. Harikrsihna Holla, Sri C.R. Jayachandra Setty were felicitated.

CA DL Suresh Babu, Hon. Secretary of the Bangalore Speech and Hearing Trust delivered the vote of thanks. The event ended with the National Anthem followed by lunch.

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Founder’s Day Celebration

Welcoming dignitaries Sri T.A. Sharavana & Sri P.C. Mohan

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Founder’s Day Celebration

Dignitaries on the Dais

Dance performance by students of Sunaad School

Dance performance by college students of Dr.SRCISH 06

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Founder’s Day Celebration

Honouring of Sri T.A. Sharavana, MLC GoK by management

To all Donors & Well-wishers

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Professional Development Fiber optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing Training The Department of Speech and Language Studies conducted a one-day workshop on FEES (Fiber optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) on 04-October-2018. Inhouse faculty Mrs. Mereen Rose Babu (Assistant Professor) delivered a detailed lecture on “Physiology Of Swallowing And Subjective Assessment of Swallowing” and Dr. Anita Reddy (H.O.D., Speech and Language Studies) delivered a lecture on “Flexible/Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of swallowing: indications and contraindications”. We invited a guest speaker, Dr. Pradeep Kumar (MBBS, MS, DLO, DNB), who is currently working as a Medical Director at Meenakshi ENT Speciality Centre, Bangalore. He Dr. Anitha Reddy, deliver her talk delivered lecture on “Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of swallowing: Instrumentation and Clinical examination” and demonstrated FEES to the participants. All staff and PG students had hands-on training with FEES. It was a very profitable learning experience for all.

Ms. Mereen Babu, delivering her lecture

Dr. Pradeep demonstrating FEES to staff and students

MATLAB Workshop The B.N. Gupta Research Centre of Dr. SRCISH organized a workshop on MATLAB on 14th and 15th October, 2018 for staff and postgraduate students. Mrs. Sweeti, Ph.D. Scholar, IIT Delhi (Asst. Professor), Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology, Bangalore, introduced MATLAB and Digital signal processing to the delegates and Dr. Arivudai Nambi, Associate Professor, KMC Mangalore spoke on the application of MATLAB in the field of Audiology and Speech language Pathology.

Dr. Arivudai Nambi addressing delegates

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Professional Development 3–Day RCI-CRE Programme on “Methods and Techniques of Teaching Language” A Three Day RCI-CRE Seminar (State Level) on “Methods And Techniques of Teaching Language” was organized by Dr. Chandrashekar Institute of Speech & Hearing from 12th to 14th December, 2018.

Evaluating of Language Development in Children with HI”. The day’s programme was concluded with a discussion and summing up of the contents of the speeches of the resource persons.

The event began with the inaugural function on 12th December, 2018. Smt. Gayathri Raveesh, Zonal Coordinator, RCI, Tumkur, was the Chief Guest and Dr. M.S. Venkatesh, Chairman, Bangalore Speech & Hearing Trust, Bangalore was the President. Dr. M.N. Nagaraj, CEO, Dr. Chandrashekar Institute of Speech & Hearing, Mrs. Padma Prabha, Head Mistress, Sunaad School for the Hearing Impaired, were present on the dais. The Inaugural function started with a customary invocation song by Harsha Dev, student of Morther’s Training. Mrs. Padma Prabha, welcomed the dignitaries in her welcome speech and honoured the Guests with bouquets as a token of appreciation for their presence. The traditional Lighting of Lamp followed the welcome speech. Smt. Gayathri Raeesh shared her experiences in the field of Hearing Impairment, the significance of CRE points that help teachers to update their knowledge to teach children the advanced teaching skills by conducting workshops and seminars to share the knowledge. Dr. M.S. Venkatesh and Dr. M.N. Nagaraj addressed the gathering. Mrs. Drakshyani, HM, Primary School, proposed Vote of Thanks.

Mrs. Rathna Shetty, Co-ordinator, Mothers’ Training, was the Chair Person on 13th December, 2018. Mrs. Malavika Anakkathil Anil, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Audiology, KMC, Mahe, Mangalore spoke about “Understanding Language Delays in Children with Hearing Impairment”. The session ended with an interactive discussion on many issues regarding teaching language to HI children. Dr. Sudhin Karuppali, Associate Professor, Dept. of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, KMC, Mangalore spoke about “Language Testing, Interpretation & Intervention Planning.” The final speaker of the second day was Mrs. Prema Kumari, Lecturer and Camp Coordinator, Dr.SRCISH, Banglore.

Her topic was “Basic Language Competence (BLC) & Advanced Language Competence”. The session ended with a fantastic speech by a girl with Profound Hearing Loss, who spoke language fluently to express her hard journey to master the language.

Mr. Suresh T., Reasearch Coordinator, Dr.SRCISH, Bangalore delivered a keynote speech. Dr. B.S. Premalatha, Professor, Dept. of Speech Language Studies, Dr.SRCISH, chaired the first session. The first resource person was Ms. Pragna Kodgi Udupa, Asst.

Professor, Dept. of Speech Language Studies, Dr.SRCISH, Bangalore. She spoke about “The Development of Normal Language Milestones”. Dr. Rashmi J. Bhat, Vice-Principal, HOD, Hearing Studies, Dr.SRCISH, Bangalore spoke about Language Development Approaches for Children with HI. Ms. Deborah Athaide, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Speech Language Studies, Dr.SRCISH delivered a talk on “Importance of

Mrs. Rathna Shetty, was the Chairperson on 14th December as well and Mrs. Sujaya Shekar demonstrated Teaching Techniques of Language through Story Telling. 7 children from Sunaad School were selected and a demo class was conducted. Dr. Vijetha, Reader in Special Education, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore spoke about “Usefulness of latest methods of teaching language to children with HI.” Mrs. Gayathri Bai, Teacher, Sunaad School, was the final speaker who spoke on Methods of teaching Picture composition for children with hearing impairment.

At the end of the seminar, Dr. M.N. Nagaraj, CEO, Dr.SRCISH, gave away the certificates to all the delegates who attended and Mrs. Gowramma proposed vote of thanks. The participants left with a lot of knowledge and confidence to teach children with hearing impairment.

Dignitaries in the dais Mrs. Padma Prabha, Dr. M.N. Nagaraj, Dr. M.S. Venkatesh, Mrs. Gayatri Raveesh, Dr. Rashmi Bhat Dr. S R C Institute of Speech & Hearing | ISH LINK | January 2019

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Professional Development

Workshop registration

Teaching Methods by Ms. Gayathri Bai K.

Certificate being issued by Dr. M.N. Nagaraj

Delegates at the RCI-CRE Programme on ‘Methods & Techniques of teaching Language”

Talks given by Faculty Date

Title

Faculty Name

Chairperson on Day 1

Dr. B.S.Premalatha

Delivered a lecture on “Approaches involved in language development” and “Clinical examples with impaired language development”

Dr. Rashmi Bhat

12-12-2018 Delivered a lecture on “Development of normal language milestones” Delivered a lecture on “Importance of evaluating language development in children with hearing impairment ” 13-12-2018

Delivered a lecture on “ Basic Language Competency and Enriched Language”

Served as panellist in Swallowing 20-12-2018 difficulty in infants and children

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Details

RCI-CRE Seminar on Ms. Prajna Kodgi Udupa “Methods And Techniques Of Teaching Language” Organized by Special Education Unit of DRSRCISH, Ms. Deborah Athaide Bangalore.

Ms. Prema Kumari

Dr. B.S. Premalatha

Conference on “Paediatric Gastroenterology Update” held at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

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Professional Development Talks held at the Institute

Dr. Roshini Pillai delivered a talk on“ Auditory, Visual, & Auditory Visual Perception in Children with Auditory Processing Disorders� on 12th October, 2018.

BAHA Orientation Programme

A BAHA orientation program was organized by the Department of Hearing Studies on 2911-2018. Jennifer Brown, Market Development Manager, Cochlear Global Team, United States, visited the institute and oriented staff and students on candidacy for BAHA, the latest technology in bone conduction hearing, and overview of the BAHA System, and she also discussed the candidate evaluation process.

Staff and post graduate students from II M.Sc.Audiology and II MASLP attended the programme. Ms. Jennifer Brown orienting staff of the Dept. of Hearing Studies

Motivational Session for Students

International Trainer and Rotarian V.V. Sanyasi Rao had an interactive session to motivate and coach post graduate students on 13th November, 2018.

Faculty Development Programme

A Faculty Development Programme was conducted by Dr. M.N. Nagaraja, CEO, Dr. SRCISH on 7th December, 2108.

All teaching staff of the institute attended the programme that focused on teaching of students.

GN Resound Training

Faculty in the Department of Hearing Studies were trained

by Mr. Hyder from GN Resound Hearing Aid Technology on 21/12/ 18 on the latest technology and developments in hearing aids from GN Resound.

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Mr. Hyder training staff 11

Professional Development Poster presentations under the guidance of faculty: Date

Title

Faculty & Students Details

Impact of radical head and neck 26th & 28th surgery on speech and swallowing Oct 2018 in long term cured patients

Srividya, Teeena, Dr. B.S. Premalatha & Dr. R.P. Deo

Poster presentation done at IFHNO, International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologist Summit, Kolkata

Paper Publication

Srividya A. & Premalatha B.S. (2018). Adaptation and standardization of minimal pair test (MPT) in ‘Indian English’, Languages of India, 18(10).ISSN: 1930-2940.

Workshops attended by faculty Date

Title

12 to 14 November 2018 Hires Workshop th

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Delegates Ms. Jinumole Daniel Ms. Manasa Raju Mr. Nitin K. Damam

Staff of the Dept. of Hearing Studies along with other delegates at ‘Hires Workshop’

Donors during this Quarter Karnataka State Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Karnataka State Wakf Foundation for Women Development Dr. Irene Iyer Charitable Trust Mumbai

Dr. P.S. Maiya

ENT Surgeon, Bangalore 19

C.A. D.L. Suresh Babu

Chartered Account, Suresh & Co. Basavanagudi, Bangalore

Grants from Govt. of Karnataka

Received Rs.21,16,000/under Child Centric Grant 12

Mr. Ashok Mandal

Smt. Vajramma SRS Charitable Trust Hassan

Rotary Bangalore Midtown Charitable Trust Received Rs.20,00,000/for Outreach Bus & Equipments

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Events & Celebrations at ISH Children’s Day was celebrated in the AVT Unit on November 14th. Various competitions were held including solo dance, solo song and speeches on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Dr. Madhuri Gore handed over the prizes to children. On this day Sunaad School for Hearing Impaired organized a special programme along with the students from Diploma (Special Education). The programme involved an entertaining dance and skit. The life of our First Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and diverse qualities were explained to the students.

20th Nov., 2018 on the Occasion of International Day of Disabilities, Department of Women and Child Development, organized Sports Day at Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bangalore for children who are differently-abled. Sunaad School children, and children for the ASD and NIOS School participated the events and bagged prizes and certificates.

In October, parents of children enrolled in the DEALL programme organized the Dusshera celebrations. Diwali was celebrated in the Psychology Unit & DEALL by lighting diyas, and by parents and children making craft items.

Dr. Madhuri Gore giving away prizes to the fancy dress competition in the AVT Unit

Dr. M.S. Venkatesh at the Dusshera celebrations at DEALL

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Updates from Outreach Unit Date

Place

Organizer

Total Cases Assessed

Total Cases Referred

02.10.18 Kammagondanahalli

Ln. Shyam Sundar

27

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15.10.18 Palace Grounds Book Fair

Dr.SRCISH

22

12

16.10.18 Palace Grounds Book Fair

Dr.SRCISH

18

10

17.10.18 Palace Grounds Book Fair

Dr.SRCISH

15

10

18.10.18 Palace Grounds Book Fair

Dr.SRCISH

17

12

19.19.18 Palace Grounds Book Fair

Dr.SRCISH

14

12

20.10.18 Palace Grounds Book Fair

Dr.SRCISH

16

12

21.10.18 Palace Grounds Book Fair

Dr.SRCISH

19

16

28.10.18 Rajajinagar

Ln. Shyam Sundar

78

42

29.10.18 Devanahalli

Ln. Shyam Sundar

120

60

01.11.18 Kolipura

Rotary Club, Ulsoor

68

42

18.11.18 Hegganahalli

Ln. Shyam Sundar

120

109

18.11.18 Belthur

Ram Sena Karnataka

60

45

28.11.18 Narasapura, KGF

Rtn. Ramesh

125

23

07.12.18 Shishumandira, KRPuram

Ln. Padma Shanthavadan

185

48

09.12.18 Rajagopalnagar

Ln. Shyam Sundar

190

140

11.12.18 Lizas Home for MR, KR Puram Dr. Liza

85

42

16.12.18 Basawesvaranagar

Ln. Shyam Sundar

72

48

16.12.18 Rajajinagar

Ln. Shyam Sundar

56

42

22.12.18 Jayanagar

C.A. D.L. Suresh Babu

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29.12.18 White field

Rotary Club, Ulsoor

78

42

At palace grounds Book Fair

Narasapura KGF School camp 14

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Updates from Sunaad School On Oct 2nd Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Students of Sunaad school enthusiastically took part; teachers explained his contribution in getting independence of our country, INDIA. A 1-month demo classes training programme was organized to train Diploma Students on teaching methods at Sunaad School in the month of Nov. 2018.

On 22nd and 24th of Nov., 2018, the Department of Women and Child Development, organized a ‘Dance & Drawing Competition’ at Bal Bhavan. Students from Sunaad School participated in the competitions and bagged prizes and certificates.

On 27.11.18 Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a PSU under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, organized a programme at Bal Bhavan, Cubbon Park, Bangalore. Under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana and Samajika Adhikaritha Shibira (ADIP) scheme ALIMCO gave away 93 pairs of Hearing Aids to 93 students of Sunaad School.

On 17.11.18 and 15.12.18 Cognizant team trained Sunaad School teachers on basic use of computers.

On 19.11.18 post graduate students from Azim Premji University visited Sunaad School as part of their project work.

On 3.12.18 Sunaad School students and teachers participated in a rally organized by Karnataka Disabled and Care Giver Federation affiliated to NPRW. On 31st Oct, an inter-house Rangoli Competition was held for students from 1st to 10th std and on 30th Nov. a craft competition was held for student to showcase their creativity.

On 17.11.18 and 24.11.18 Sunaad School organized an oral heath check up for all Sunaad School students. Doctors and students from Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Science and Hospital, Bangalore did the oral check up.

Gandhi Jayanti celebration at School

‘Lighting the Lamp’ for Children’s Day function

‘Young Artists of Sunaad School’. Drawing competition at Bal Bhavan

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Updates from Sunaad School

A colourful dance performance by our children at Bal Bhavan

Display of Greeting Cards made by our talented students

Ist prize winners of Rangoli Competition (Yellow House)

Quote of the Quarter

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Updates from The Balance & Vestibular Clinic Dr. S R Chandrasekhar institute of Speech and Hearing started a Balance and Vestibular Clinic on 17/09/18. The clinic runs during the week in collaboration with the ENT, Physiotherapy, Psychology Units and Department of Hearing Studies. We do our best to prioritize urgent cases to avoid unnecessary discomfort. As well as being a diagnostic clinic, the Vestibular clinic can help with; BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positioning Vertigo), Unilateral vestibular dysfunction, Bilateral vestibular dysfunction, idiopathic bilateral vestibular loss, sequential viral neuritis, aging, Brain stem and cerebellar stroke or tumor, MS, skull and TBI, migraines vertigo, etc.

The center in general assess individuals with balance related disorders using Subjective Vestibular Evaluation, Positional vertigo tests, cVEMP, oVEMP and ENG. Simultaneously, is a renowned place for vestibular rehabilitation.

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based treatment program designed to promote vestibular adaptation and substitution. The goals of VRT are 1) to enhance gaze stability, 2) to enhance postural stability, 3) to improve vertigo, and 4) to improve activities of daily living. VRT facilitates vestibular recovery mechanisms: vestibular adaptation, substitution by the other eye-movement systems, substitution by vision, somatosensory cues, other postural strategies, and habituation. The key exercises for VRT are head-eye movements with various body postures and activities, and maintaining balance with a reduced support base with various orientations of the head and trunk, while performing various upper-extremity tasks, repeating the movements provoking vertigo, and exposing patients gradually to various sensory and motor environments.

VRT is indicated for any stable but poorly compensated vestibular lesion, regardless of the patient’s age, the cause, symptom duration and intensity. There is no difference in final outcome whether the cause is vestibular suppressants, visual and somatosensory deprivation, immobilization, old age, concurrent central lesions, or if there is long recovery from symptoms. As long as exercises are performed several times every day, even brief periods of exercise are sufficient to facilitate vestibular recovery.

Our institute charges are very reasonable and nominal and individuals Below Poverty Line (BPL) get significant concessions.

Updates from Sign Language Unit The last quarter of 2018 was marked with new activities. Amidst the October festivities, a client’s Company, “24 X 7” invited staff of the department to participate in their open shop sale for differently abled people. Shruthi, a student from the department of Sign language exhibited various art works that were highly appreciated by the host and the audience.

There were newly joined candidates to the courses offered by the department like Grade II sign language, Grade I interpreter and also functional sign language course. The sign language training for students in Diploma (Special Education) and B.Sc. also continues.

A three-day workshop was held in the month of November.

15 teachers from different parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh enrolled for the workshop held at Samarthanam, an NGO. The participants were trained in ISL. A Student with hearing impairment who had enrolled for the Grade I Sign language course, served as a speaker at the RCI-CRE workshop on “Techniques and Methods of teaching language” conducted at the Institute by Sunaad School. Her experiences were shared on the stage and were very well appreciated by the audience. The need for sign language for the Deaf individuals was highlighted.

Staff from the department attended the Disability Day Drogram conducted by Schneider Electric Attibele in the month of December. Three Differently abled persons in area of vision, hearing and physical served as the panel members and staff of the sign language department served as interpreters for the Deaf.

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Updates from

Mother’s Training Center Oct 2nd, Gandhi Jayanti a national festival was celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi Ji photo was garlanded and Meera Bhajan was sung which created a patriotic atmosphere.

Children enthusiastically took part in the Gandhi Jayanti event celebration teachers explained his contribution in getting independence to our country.

November 12th Deepavali festival was celebrated; teachers narrated the stories connected with the festival. Mothers and children were cautioned about the safety measures while busting the crackers. Mothers prepared sweets for Deepavali festival at MTC. Godess Lakshmi was worshipped and sweets were distributed as prasadam.

November 14th the Birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was celebrated, Chief Guests were Dr.Madhuri Gore and Dr. Bhuvana, children came to the center wearing new dresses, Nehru’s photo was garlanded and teachers explained about the significance of children’s day. Sports competition was held winners were given prizes; prizes were sponsored by Mrs Madhuri Gore.

21.12.18 Christmas was celebrated, Mr. T. Suresh was a chief Guest, Crib was made and children cut the cake.

Rathna Shetty, Coordinator, MTC attended RCI-CRE Seminar on “methods and Techniques of Teaching Language” organized by Special-Education Unit(Sunaad School) of DRSRCISH. Mrs Nagaveni, DDWO, Government of Karnataka, visited MTC for Inspection and interacted with parents and children.

Christmas Celebrations at MTC

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Teacher’s Day celebration

New Year 2019 celebration

Indira Gandhi’s birthday celebration

Children’s Day celebration

Lakshmi pooja on account of Deepavali

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Updates from Psychology Unit The Psychology Unit has successfully completed a 30- hour Add-on Certificate Course on “Management of Children with Learning Disabilities” for parents.

The purpose of the course is to sensitize parents and help them prepare Individualized Educational Plans for children with Learning Disabilities thereby maximizing these children’s potential and promoting achievement of educational goals.

6 mothers have successfully completed the course. The next batch begins on January 28th, 2019. For details please contact the Psychology Unit at Dr. S R Chandrasekhar institute of Speech and Hearing.

Parents receiving the Certificate from Mrs. Alphonsa Joseph, HOD, Psychology

Sash Corner The Students Association of Speech and Hearing (SASH) conducted a number of fun-filled events including the Indoor sports competition and the Diwali celebrations; however students also had to bid farewell to some well-loved staff.

The Indoor Sports Competition was conducted from the 9th of October onwards to kick-start the race for the Sports Trophy of the academic year. A number of competitions including carom, table-tennis, badminton, darts, etc. were conducted as a part of the indoor sports competition and students had an amazing time trying to win prizes for their respective classes.

On the 13th of November, students celebrated Diwali by distributing sweets to all the teaching and non-teaching staff and wishing them a prosperous time in the year to come In the months of October and November students also had to bid adieu to some of their dear teachers Ms. Roxanne and Mrs. Sreemathi as they embarked on new journeys in their lives. They thanked them for guiding, and teaching through the years but most importantly for being great friends and companions to the students.

As they welcome the New Year students from SASH have a great deal to be thankful for in the past year and are excitedly awaiting the New Year’s blessings.

Indoor sports competition in progress

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Client Statistics Dept. of Hearing Studies

AVT

Clients seen in the Dept. of Hearing Studies

Sessions taken in the AVT Unit

Dept. of Speech Language Studies

Clients Assessed in the Speech Diagnostics Unit

Sessions taken in the Speech Therapy Unit

Clients Assessed in the Psychology Unit

Physiotherapy Unit

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Other news Ms. Margaret Vincent, Ms. Saranya B., and Ms. Betsy S. Mathew have joined Dr. SRCISH as Clinical Supervisors in the Department of Speech Language Studies. Welcome to the family.

Ms. Margaret Vincent

Ms. Saranya B.

Ms. Betsy S. Mathew

With heavy hearts we bid farewell to Mrs. H.R. Sreemathi and Ms. Roxanne Briggs from the Department of Speech Language Studies.

Mrs. Sreemathi served in the Speech Therapy Unit for 8 years before retiring in December 2018. Ms. Roxanne Briggs was with us for 2 years.

We also bid farewell to Mr. Mohan Kumar, librarian of Dr. SRCISH. We thank him for his 11 long years of diligent service.

Thank you all! We wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

Staff of the Institute with Mrs. Sreemathi

After almost 4 decades of dedicated service, Mr. Manivasu, affectionately called Vasanna by everybody, retired from service on 31st December, 2018. We will surely miss his sincerity and commitment to work.

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Facts, Thoughts & Musings

The Senior Citizen and Hearing Health

5. Take care of medical conditions that Population based studies very clearly might affect hearing. point out the fact that we have a large number of individuals who are elderly.

6. Always check for potential hearing The author With improvement in health care and loss risks when taking medication for any Dr. Rashmi J. Bhat access to medical facilities, life spans medical condition.

Acting Principal have increased. Consequently, age related health issues are on the rise. Difficulty in Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute 7. Consult your hearing healthcare of Speech and Hearing specialist as soon as you notice.

Hearing is a common complaint of older Immediate action may help prevent adults. Generally 1 in every 3 individuals further deterioration. between 64-75 years and half the people over 75 have some degree of hearing impairment. In India, studies have shown Why is Hearing important? that 62% of people over age 60 report of having a hearing Hearing is essential for communication. It helps one problem. to become an active member of his social circle. One’s Common causes for hearing impairment in the Elderlyeducational and vocational achievements as well recreational It is difficult to pinpoint one single cause for the hearing loss. opportunities and the overall quality of life are dependent on Most of the time, it is due to changes in the structures of inner one’s hearing. ear that occur when one ages. Small hair cells that are present Among older adults with hearing loss, commonly reported in the inner ear may get damaged. There is no possibility that problems include depression and anxiety. Studies have also they will regrow or can be replaced. Thus the loss is going to proven that there is decline in memory and cognition due to be permanent and is likely to worsen with further increase hearing loss. in age. Moreover, changes in blood flow to the ear, problems in the nerves of hearing, the ability of the brain to process What solutions are available? sounds etc also are responsible for worsening hearing If the hearing loss is due to an infection in the middle ear, gradually. Generally, the hearing loss seen in the elderly is in the ear specialist may suggest medication or in some cases, both ears and is of the same degree. surgery. However, for problems in the inner ear and the How can one notice that there is a problem with hearing? hearing nerve, such solutions are not viable. Thus, one needs to use devices that will amplify sounds such as hearing aids.

• You feel speech and other sounds are not clear.

Depending on certain criteria, some elderly can also benefit • You cannot understand when someone talks to you from a cochlear implant. There are also assistive listening especially if there is noise in the background or when you devices available that can help people to be alerted (wake up are in a crowd. alarms, door bells, phone ring, baby cry, oven pings etc).

• You may hear ringing sounds in your ear.

However these devices are not miracle workers. The process • You have to ask people to talk more slowly, clearly and does not stop at the point where device is fitted. You may take loudly some time to adjust to wearing a device; you may also need • You may keep increasing the volume of television or radio some training to recalibrate your hearing. That is why it is • You hesitate to participate in conversations necessary to attend at least few sessions of auditory training with your Hearing health care specialist. He/she may give you • You avoid social settings. tips about speech reading to supplement your hearing. You How can you prevent the occurrence or further decrease may get some instructions on how to use communication in hearing? strategies to improve your hearing performance. Remember 1. Avoid Too Much Noise. that you have to be an active participant in your rehabilitation.

2. Wear Hearing Protection if you are working in a noisy If you keep a note of difficulties you face when using the device area or participating in loud recreational activities. at home, in groups etc, your audiologist can make minor adjustments in the programming to improve your hearing 3. Avoid smoking 4. Buildup of ear wax is more common in the elderly. Take experience. Remember also to talk about your problem, be a care of this properly. Use proper hygiene when cleaning part of a support group so that similar and other experiences shared will halve your problems. your ears.

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Suicide Is Preventable

Someone ends their life every 40 seconds somewhere in the world. Being a teenager has never been easy. India tops the world in teen suicides as exam stress and depression become key factors, but other urban pressures are also taking a heavy toll. Every 90 minutes a teenager tries to commit suicide in India. Many of these attempts are cries for attention, help, and love. But every six hours, one succeeds.

The author

• Risk-taking or self-destructive behavior • Suddenly becoming calm or cheerful after a long period of depression.

Mrs. Alphonsa Joseph

Parents, teachers, and friends are in the position to pick up on these signs. It is important not to take these warning signs lightly or promise to keep them secret.

Youth who feel suicidal are not likely to seek help directly; however, parents, school personnel, and peers can recognize the warning signs and take immediate action to keep the youth safe. When a youth gives signs that they may be considering suicide, the following actions should be taken:

HOD - Psychology Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among school age youth; there are a more suicide attempts than deaths by suicide. The majority of attempts go unreported because of stigma and shame. Suicide can be defined as a non-fatal, potentially injurious behavior that is self-directed, with the original intent to bring about death. Although a suicide attempt might not result in injury, attempted suicide is a critically dangerous event.

Some people plan suicide attempts, while others are impulsive. Youth who are contemplating suicide frequently give warning signs of their distress. Most suicidal youth demonstrate observable behaviors that signal their suicidal thinking. These include: • Suicidal threats in the form of direct (“I am going to kill myself ”) and indirect (“I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up again”) statements.

• Suicide notes and plans (including online postings) or searching online for methods of committing suicide • Prior suicidal behavior.

• Making final arrangements (e.g., making funeral arrangements, writing a will, giving away prized possessions).

• Preoccupation with death.

• Feeling hopeless or depressed • Increasing use of drugs and/or alcohol • Changes in weight, appearance, or sleep habits • Gathering drugs, sharp objects, firearms, or other items that could be used to commit suicide or self-harm • Isolating themselves and withdrawing from friends • Visiting or calling people to say goodbye, and giving away prized possessions • Trouble concentrating and/or a drop in academic performance • Migraines, frequent stomachaches, or other physical complaints

• Remain calm.

• Ask the youth directly if he or she is thinking about suicide (e.g., “Are you thinking of suicide?”).

• Avoid being accusatory and instead focus on your concern for their well-being • Listen.

• Reassure them that there is help and they will not feel like this forever.

• Do not judge.

• Provide constant supervision. Do not leave the youth alone.

• Remove means for self-harm.

No one should ever agree to keep a youth’s suicidal thoughts a secret and instead should tell an appropriate caregiving adult, such as a parent, teacher, or school psychologist. Parents should seek help from school or community mental health resources as soon as possible. School/college staff should take the student to a school-employed mental health professional.

Stress Management, Positive Coping Skills, and Suicide Prevention.

Positive coping skills are not something we are born with.

It takes education, practice, and reinforcement for us to realize that some behaviors are beneficial and some are not.

In family life, it is important to learn the positive coping skills that help individuals manage stress, support one another, and help cope with depression.

Erratic, hormonal, dramatic teenage behavior can be difficult to distinguish from an adolescent who is in need of Psychotherapy/counselling. It is simple for parents to think their child is moving through a stage or having an issue with peers that will pass with time.

Teenagers with a mood disorder, such as depression, often

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Facts, Thoughts & Musings present themselves in a different way than an adult might expect, and in the middle of the difficult teenage years, the combination of mood changes and behavioral issues are easily overlooked, in our busy day-to-day lives, positive coping skills can be fleeting. Unfortunately, most often the family overlooks the signs of struggle that may have lifethreatening consequences. Mental illness is a problem we often tend to think of as an adult issue; however, 50 percent of psychological disorders develop before someone turns 14 years old. One out of every 12 teens between the ages of 12 and 17 are diagnosed with clinical depression. These adolescents typically suffer from symptoms for at least six months before any intervention is received Life skills training plays as a key protective factor for suicide and include critical thinking, stress management, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and coping skills.

Activities that enhance these skills can help people as they face new challenges, such as economic stress, divorce, physical illness, and academic pressure.

Resilience is a related concept that includes traits such as a positive self-concept and optimism in addition to life skills.

It is sometimes described as the ability to adapt to stress and adversity. Building life skills and resilience is one component of a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: CBT brings clarity to what an adolescent is thinking and feeling. CBT identifies the emotions that often result in a sense of isolation. Consequently, it identifies the self-defeating thoughts and assumptions that make life more difficult. CBT provides valuable insight for the depressed adolescent.

In conclusion, adolescent suicide is preventable. The cure is awareness, knowledge, and access to resources. As individuals and as a society, we must do everything we can to reverse the current adolescent mental health crisis and its accompanying suicide trends.

The Psychology Unit regularly counsels school and college students who have suicidal thoughts, and also does life skill training and family therapy to help build positive coping strategies and resilience to cope with pressure.

Disability is a Matter of Perception

Suresh is a 14 year old boy from Bihar. cycling and sometimes cycling alone.

He is studying in the 6th grade. He tops Although his father is fine with Suresh’s the class in his studies but that does cycle trips, his mother is often worried The author not mean he is a bookworm. He helps till he is back home safe. Of course, Ms. Sujaya his mother and father by doing errands mothers are usually more emotional Asst. Teacher - Sunaad School such as shopping for groceries and about the children than fathers! He cleaning the house. He is very punctual takes a smart phone with him to set the to school as he does not want to miss any opportunity to time and distance and eats a banana or dosa on the trip. learn new things in life. He is gentle, friendly and helps He always gets home before it gets dark. His cycle trips each and every student at his school learn the right values have no barriers - highways, villages, towns or cities - he by his actions and attitude. makes it a point to drive safely and be alert for any dangers on the way. A child who sees his path with such clarity in Every day, Suresh, is up at 5.30 in the morning to do his life will always find the roads daily yoga and exercises. This healthy routine helps him be smooth and safe. very active throughout the day.

A pat on his back is all He loves drawing and painting and does not like being Suresh needs but this boy disturbed when he is at work. This ability to focus and who lives in complete concentrate on his work helps him achieve a high level silence all his life still has of perfection in everything he does. His creative mind immense potential to designs and creates a mental mould even before he achieve great successes. He starts any craft and inspires awe in everyone who sees does not like any sympathy his models. A gentle sweet smile when he is praised or from people even though it flattered makes him adorable! is heart rending to see him Suresh loves his cycle as much as his life and it was a gift express his longing to speak from his father’s friend on his birthday. Holidays are spent and hear. Suresh is a hearing 24

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Facts, Thoughts & Musings impaired child studying in Sunaad School founded by Dr. Chandrashekar for hearing impaired children in Lingarajapuram, Bengaluru.

Even though he cannot hear well, his hard work and his talent will help him perform as well as any child who can hear. The onus lies with each one of us to mould hundreds of Sureshes into proud citizens rather than give them freebies every year on World Disabled Day. Let’s lend our hands differently to differently able children to reach the highest accomplishments!

Common Ailments That Can Be Treated

By Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is an essential element of patient care. Therapeutic exercise and functional training are the cornerstones of physiotherapy treatment. The goal of a Physiotherapist is to promote the patient’s ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

The author

Ms. Radhika R.

Physiotherapist Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing

Physiotherapy treats musculoskeletal injuries, involving the muscles, bones, ligaments, fascias, and tendons.

Physiotherapy is used to treat conditions such as sprains, back pain, arthritis, strains, incontinence, fractures, tendinitis, bursitis, stroke, meningitis, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, posture problems, sport and workplace injuries, plus reduced mobility. Rehabilitation following surgery is also included within this category.

Therapy strives to reduce pain, increase flexibility, range of motion, and function, build strength, and correct posture.

Therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques such as joint and soft tissue mobilization or treatments

such as ultrasound, taping or electrical stimulation, TENS, Wax bath and interferential therapy can help relieve pain and restore muscle and joint function to reduce pain. Such therapies can also prevent pain from returning.

The benefits of Physiotherapy are: • Reduce or eliminate pain.

• As alternate to surgery.

• Improve mobility.

• Post stroke recovery.

• Recover from or prevent a sports injury.

• Improve your balance and prevent falls.

• Manage diabetes and vascular conditions.

• Manage age-related issues.

Physiotherapy services are available at Dr. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech & Hearing.

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News Clippings

Times of India • 16-03-2018

Times of India • 08-11-2018

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Shishuka Children’s Speciality Hospital, #938, Ring Road, Service Road, Kalyan Nagar, HRBR Layout, Bangalore 43 •Ph: 4370 6940

Our sincere thanks to all the Hospitals/Doctors/ENT Surgeons for their trust

Baba Vim’s Speciality Hospital, 262/A, 2nd Cross, Vijayalakshmi Colony, Kodugodi, Behind Mayura Bakery, Near Saibaba Ashram, Whitefield, Bangalore 67 •Mob: 95138 81483 K.C. Genaral Hospital, Malleswaram, Bangalore 03 Dr. M. Ravi, MBBS, DLO, Specialist Clinic #1315, Double Road, Indhira Nagar, Bangalore 38 •Ph: 2525 0988 Dr. Sanjay Prakash, MD, Kids Care Clinic, #2, 3rd Main, Ganesha Block, Sulthanpalya, Bangalore 32 •Ph: 2365 3341

Dr. S. Manohar, M.D., G.M. Health Care Pvt. Ltd., #20, Cambredge Road, Opp. Corpn. Maternity Hospital Dr. Venkatesh C.M., Aditya Child Care & Multispecility Dental Clinic, #7, 2nd Cross, 2nd Main Road, KMH Road, Opp. Santhi Sagar, R.T. Nagar, Bangalore 32 Dr. Santhanam, Dharmapuri M.V.J. Medical College & Research Hospital, Dondipalya, Kolattur Post, Kolar Highway, Hoskote Dr. U. Sudhendra, MBBS, Manjunatha Clinic #36, 3rd Cross, Udayanagar, Bangalore 16 Dr. Suresh U. Baliga, ENT Surgeon, Amar Jyothi Nursing Home & PMP Medical Center, #491-C, Sri Padmavathi, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 38 •Ph: 4125 4975 Dr. Md Sadiq Hussain, Little Champs Child Care Clinic, Mareppa Garden, Bangalore 46 Nobel Clinic, 1st Main road, 1st Cross, TG Extn., Hoskote. •Mob: 99169 90126 Dr. P.G. Chandre Gowda, ENT Surgeon, Sankalpa ENT Care Center, #768, 7th ‘A’ Main, A-Sector, Near Venkateswara Temple, Yelhanka New Town, Bangalore 64 Dr. L.P. Cardoza, #147, Madhavaraya Mudhaliyar Road, Next to Frazer town Post Offoce, Bangalore 05 •Ph: 2548 3743

Dr. A.M Pathan, Dr. Pathan Nursing Home, #2-2-8, Andreen Qeula, Opp. Dist Preson, Raichur 584 101 •Ph: 08532-231166 Curewell Clinic, Ashok Nagar, Coffee Board Colony, Near Muneswaratemple, Bangalore 45 •Mob: 97398 59188 Victoria Hospital, Bangalore Dr. V.S. Advani, MBBS, Sandeep Poly Clinic, #48/Y, 1st Floor, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Near Bhashyam Circle, Bangalore 10 •Ph: 2335 5239 R.K. Nursing Home, Polytechnic Road Chinthamani 563 125 •Ph: 08154-252022 Dr. Guruprakash, Lotus Children’s Clinic #409, 2nd Stage, Near BDA Complex, Ganapathy Temple Road, HBR Layout, Bangalore 43 •Mob: 74060 22244 Indira Gandhi Hospital, Bangalore Dr. M.D. Prakash, MS (ENT), Harshika ENT Care Center, #52, 4th Cross, Navodhaya Nagar, JP Nagar 7th Phase, Bangalore 78 •Mob: 98863 25646 Dr. M. Chandrashekar, MBBS, DLO, ENT Chandru Clinic, Junior College, Opp. BB Road, Chikkaballapura 562 101 Dr. Suraj Manjunath, MBBS, MS, Vikram Hospital, 71/1, Millers Road, Bangalore 52 •Ph: 7100 4500 Philomena’s Hospital, Bangalore

Koshys Hospital, Tambuchetty Palya Road, Ramamurthynagar, Bangalore 16 •Ph: 2565 8011

CSI Hospital, Post Bag No:4, Hazarath Kambal Posh Road, Bangalore 51 •Ph: 2286 1103

Dr. A. Kulaiarasar, Kalyani ENT Clinic, No:28/47 Co-Operative Colony, 4th Cross, Opp. Near Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Krishnagiri 635 001

Dr. V.M. Narayan, Manipal Poly Clinic & Nursing Home, Ramamurthy Nagar, MN Road, Gurumurthy Reddy Layout, Bangalore 16 •Mob: 98440 10867

Dr. J.A. Robert, MBBS, DLO, ENT Surgeon 15/1, 13th Cross, B.S.A Road Cross, Sagayapuram, Bangalore 84

Dr. Srinivasan ENT Center, Near RTC Bus Stand, Madanapalli 517320

Gowri Prasanna Daibetes & Hart Care Center #7, 2nd Cross, Opp. 10th Hennur Bus Depot, Kalyan Nagar Post, Bangalore 43 •Mob: 80507 30707 Dr. Arjun S.K., MBBS, MD, Santhosh Hospital, 6/1, Promenade Road, Behind Coles Park, Near Goodwill School, Bangalore 05 •Ph: 4084 8888

Jain Hospital, Millers Road, Vasanthnagar, Bangalore Dr. Dinakar’s Child Care & Vaccine Center, Kammanahalli Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, Malleswaram, Bangalore 03 Bowring Hospital, Bangalore

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Visitors @ ISH

Smt. Nagaveni, Dist. Disabled Welfare Officer, interacting with Sunaad School staff and parents

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Sri P.C. Mohan, Hon’ble MP being welcomed

Sri T.A. Sharavana, Hon’ble MLC being welcomed

Sri B.G. Nandakumr (IAS. Retd.) being welcomed

Dr. M.K. Bhandi being welcomed

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Welcoming

Sri P.C. Mohan, Hon’ble MP being welcomed

Sri Padmanabha Reddy being welcomed

Sri M.N. Reddy being welcomed

Sri M.C. Srinivas being welcomed

Dr.SRCISH Best Alumni Award 2018

Mr. Anurag Kumar receiving the Best Alumni Award

Ms. Roshini Pillai receiving the Best Alumni Award

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Honouring the Donors

Sri Ashok Kaipa being honoured

Sri M.S. Jaiprakash being honoured

Sri M.K. Dattaraj being honoured

Sri Subramanyam Yadalam being honoured

Dr. P.S. Maiya being honoured

Mr. Nagaraj from Cognizant Foundation being honoured

Sri C.R. Jayachandra Setty being honoured

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Sri S.A. Vasadevamurthy being honoured

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Karnataka State Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

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Department of Hearing Studies

Clinical Facilities

Audiometry: Institute’s Audiometry facility is adequately equipped to measure hearing acuity of patients for variations in sound intensity and pitch, tonal purity, thresholds and frequencies.

Hearing Aid (HA) Prescription and Fitting: Our team of experienced Audiologists and Technicians select the right hearing aid based on individual’s need, degree of hearing loss and comfort level.

Custom Ear Mould Making: Hearing Aids are ideally fitted to a patient’s ear through a carefully custom-crafted Silicone ear mould. Our in house facility meets this requirement effectively.

Hearing Aid Repair and Service: Hearing Aids are a miniature marvel of modern technology and require regular servicing, maintenance and expert repairs. The team at the Institute has all the expertise for this service.

Auditory Verbal Therapy & Post Cochlear Implant rehabilitation: Children with speech disabilities are trained by our expert therapists to understand speech and learn to talk after they have been fitted with a hearing aid or treated with a cochlear implant. For those children who have undergone cochlear implant, a thorough rehabilitation process is undertaken that helps the child utilize the auditory signals and to naturally integrate the various components of communication such as listening, speech, language, reading and thinking.

Mapping for Cochlear Implant: A Cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that helps provide a sense of sound to a child who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. It consists of an external part that sits behind the ear and an internal part that is surgically placed under the skin. Together they are a combine of a tiny microphone, speech processor, transmitter and receiver, an electrode array that collects the impulses from receiver and sends them to different regions of the auditory nerve. Complex as they are, they need regular ‘mapping’ using advanced computer technology, to meet the response of the child and gradual tuning to meet the child’s comfort needs.

Our experts in the institute effectively carry out this specialised service.

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Noise Measurement: Identifying ‘noise’ as a cause for hearing loss, our Institute provides services to measure the noise levels in factories, work places and public areas. Our experts with appropriate noise measuring equipment do extensive stury and report on the permissible or hazardous limits, by which measures can be taken to prevent hearing damages of the people in those environments.

Department of Speech Language Sciences Voice Clinic: Our Institute is adequately equipped with talent and technology to diagnose and treat voice disorders such as hoarseness, scratchy voice, breathy voice, difficulty with loudness, pain or discomfort while speaking or singing, etc.

Endostroboscopy: The Institute is equipped with state of the art Endostroboscope facility to assess vocal cord vibration patterns, mucosal pliability, study the underlying layered structure of the vocal folds, etc. This accurate diagnostics help the patient to get the most appropriate treatment.

Speech Therapy Services Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing deals with a number of investigatory and treatment protocols related to speech disabilities.

With eminent practitioners, it offers treatment and rehabilitative services to many disorders associated with speech.

Misarticulation - a speech defect in which an individual substitutes, omits, adds or distorts the speech sounds which results in the speech being unintelligible.

Stuttering - is a speech disorder in which sounds, syllables, or words are repeated or prolonged, disrupting the normal flow of speech, sometimes accompanied by struggling behaviors.

Cleft lip and Palate - refers to a physical condition wherein a child is born with a split or torn lip(s) with a hole in the roof of the mouth leading to speech disorders.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) - reflects a non progressive group of disorders affecting body movement and muscle coordinations due to anomaly of the developing brain.

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Autism - a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication and by restricted and repetitive behavior which manifests within the very first two years of life.

Aphasia - the impairment of language function which results from strokes and other injuries to the language areas of the brain.

Dysarthria - an acquired speech problem caused by paralysis, weakness, or inability to coordinate the muscles of the mouth.

Learning Disability - a neurological condition that prevents a person from learning or severely impairs the learning process in one or more academic areas, despite being intelligent.

Dysphagia - is a condition that causes difficulties in swallowing.

Laryngectomy - is a procedure that involves removing part or all of the voice box usually as a result of a cancerous tumour in the larynx resulting in loss of voice and requiring to learn new methods of speaking.

Psychology Unit The Institute has eminent expertise to conduct developmental assessments on children to identify developmental delays (DQ/SQ).

IQ Assessment: Intelligent quotient (IQ) or IQ tests are conducted to measure aptitude and intellectual capacities and provide an estimate of an individual’s mental abilities.

Intelligence Tests: Studies the general intellectual abilities of an individual to measure not only a single trait but also a range of abilities including memory, verbal ability, reasoning skills and numerical ability.

Personality test: Aims to describe aspects of a person’s character that remain stable throughout that person’s lifetime, the individual’s character pattern of behavior, thoughts, and feelings.

Behavior modification: Is a treatment approach, based on the principles of operant conditioning, that replaces undesirable behaviors with more desirable ones through positive or negative reinforcement.

Psycho-educational Assessment or Learning Disibility Assessment: Evaluates an individuals psychological and academic issues and spells out the needs for special education placement and services required for effective remediation of the child.

School for children with Autism and Learning Disability, slow learners.

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Other Unique Specialized Services Reaching out beyond medical diagnostic and clinical services, the Institute has enlarged its commitment to the cause through founding and efficient management of schools that cater to specific needs : School for children with Autism and Learning Disability for slow learners.

Sunaad School for Hearing Impaired that provides primary and middle school main-stream education in Kannada and English medium for hearing impaired children.

Sign Language Training trains individuals with basic sign language skills necessary to communicate with individuals with hearing impairment and become professional interpreters for them through short term and diploma level courses in Indian Sign language.

National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) through which the institute provides coaching and training for individuals appearing for examinations conducted by NIOS, for out-of-school children with special needs.

Mothers’ Training Centre that provides early and intensive intervention for young children with hearing impairment by providing adequate training for their mother.

The services offered by the Institute are expanding meeting every emerging need in the society.

Placement Cell - A separate cell that is well connected with the corporate world has been set up for finding rewarding and suitable jobs / careers for speech and hearing impaired adults.

Mobile Camps and Outreach Screening Services are regularly conducted at neonatal wards of hospitals and nursing homes, schools, villages, community health centres, institutions and organisations which identify speech, hearing and learning problems.

Physiotherapy: • Facilities available include ultrasound, massage, IFT, was therapy, CPM, Stimulation and TENS • Conditions that can be treated include low back ache, cervical spondylosis, knee pain (arthritis), shoulder injuries, stroke and other neurological conditions. Podiatric conditions like cerebral palsy, etc.

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The Bachelor & Master Courses are Affiliated to Bangalore North University & Recognised by Rehabilitation Council of India. Separate Hostel accommodation is available for Boys & Girls.

Opt for Rewarding, Job Guaranteed and Career Oriented Professional Courses :

B.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impairment)

BASLP - Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology

MASLP - Master in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology

M.Sc. (Audiology) Master in Audiology

M.Sc. (SLP)

Master in Speech - Language Pathology

Ph.D. in Speech & Hearing D.Ed.Spl.Ed.(HI) - Diploma in Special Education (Hearing Impairment)

On successful completion of the professional courses, students will be placed in: • Hospitals • Special Schools • Industries • Speech & Hearing Institutes / Colleges • Hearing Aid Manufacturing Industry • NGOs working with the Rehabilitation Centres • Independent Practice

100% Job Guaranteed - Placement around the World

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