Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology


The Audiology section under Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology provides the facility of hearing evaluation including Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation, cochlear implant candidacy and Audiological Screening Services with the help of advanced diagnostic eqipments. In addition to Hearing Assessment, we are also dedicated to do counselling and Audiological Management(treatment of hearing loss/Vestibular disorders) Services including Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implant, TRT, Vestibular evaluation/treatment, Listening Training and Auditory Verbal Therapy.
The department of audiology is well equipped with Pure Tone Audiometry, Impedance Audiometry, Electrophysiological tests (ECochG, ABR, MLR, LLR, OAE (TEOAEs, DPOAEs), SN10,VEMP, P300,MMN), Speech Audiometry, Free Field Testing, Behavior Observation Audiometry, Visual Reinforcement Audiometry and Special tests such as Tone Decay Test, Short Increment Intensity Index etc. Rehabilitation services include Hearing Aid Trial, Hearing Aid Fitting, Auditory Verbal Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, Tinnitus Retraining Therapy and Counseling.

The Speech Language Pathology section under Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology provides the facility of  complete diagnostic services and therapeutic treatment for various speech and language disorders in pediatric, adult and older adult population. The evaluation and treatment procedures are carried out by experienced and qualified Speech Language Pathologists. Speech Language Therapy services are available for individual with various communication disorders including hearing loss, cerebral palsy, intellectual deficit, autism, stuttering, cluttering, childhood apraxia, childhood aphasia, dysarthria, aphasia etc.
 
The department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology is also dedicated to carry out research with clinical implications. 
Special Unit
Cochlear Implant Unit
The Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology has special cochlear implant unit. Cochlear implants are electronic medical devices that replace the function of the damaged inner ear. Unlike hearing aids, which make sounds louder, cochlear implants mimic the work of damaged parts of the inner ear (cochlea) to provide sound signals to the brain. Cochlear implants bypass damaged hair cells in the inner ear and directly stimulate auditory nerve endings with the electrical impulses using an array of implanted electrodes. It is designed for people whose hearing does not improve with surgical correction or with the use of a hearing aid.

The Cochlear Implant Unit focuses to improve the quality of life of children with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss by facilitating hearing and communication. We work with children who are considering cochlear implants (Under Govt ADIP Scheme) and those who have undergone implantation. The unit functions as a team which includes ENT surgeon, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists and auditory-verbal therapists.

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