Report- 2018-2019

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE MEDICAL CAMP

For the benefit of all students in the Holy Cross College, the college organized medical camp on

16.6.18. ENT Doctors , Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology and DMLT

collaboratively screened the college students for vision, hearing and speech -language disorders.

Counseling was given to all students regarding protecting vision, hearing and vocal

hygiene. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were given to all students who are

concerned.

1500 students from various departments benefited from Medical camp.

HEARING SCREENING CAMP FOR TRIBALS

Holy Cross College, Trichy organized a Hearing screening camp for Tribals on 20.06.18 to

21.06.18 at Attapaadi, Kerala. On Behalf of Department of Audiology and Speech Language

Pathology, the staff E. Pushpa Sarona and 19 students screened tribal people for Hearing

Disorders.

Counseling was given to all regarding hearing care and need of routine audiological

evaluation. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were given to patient who is

concerned.

140 tribal people from various villages benefited from the camp.

Rescapes Screening Camp

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy. Organized a free Audiological & Speech and

Language screening camp on 02.07.18 & 04.07.18 in Thirupanjeeli Govt. Hr. Sec. School at

Thirupanjeeli village near Trichy. On Behalf of Department of Audiology and Speech Language

Pathology, Clinical Supervisors E. Pushpa Sarona, C. Regina Mary & R. Sujitha and 35 students

were involved in the camp.

About 628 students from classes VI to XII Std were screened. Counseling was given to all

regarding hearing care and importance of speech & language therapy. Further detailed evaluation

and recommendation were given to students who are concerned.

Sharva Shiksha Abiyam Screening Camp

SSA organized massive Screening Camp in Rural areas of Tanjore districts in the name of

“Education for all” from 06.8.18 to 28.8.18. On behalf of Department of Audiology and Speech

Language Pathology, the Interns from the department were participated and the people were

screened for hearing disorders. The Screening camps were organized in the following places and

attended by following students.

Counselling was given to all regarding hearing care and need of routine Audiological

evaluation further detailed evaluation and Recommendation were given to patient who is

concerned.

S.No

Date

Name of the student

Place

1. 6.8.2018 Janani Tanjore Town

Gangadevi

Madhukoor

2. 7.8.2018 Janani Tanjore Taluk

Gangadevi

Thiruvaiyaaru

3. 21.8.2018 Janani Kumbakonnam

Gangadevi

Thiruvonam

4. 28.8.2018 Janani Thiruvidaimarudhur

Gangadevi

Pattukottai

5. 10.8.2018 Janani Sethubhavaa Sathiram

Gangadevi

Papanasam

6. 13.8.2018 Janani Peravurani

Gangadevi

Boodhalur

7. 14.8.2018 Janani Orathanadu

Gangadevi

Thirupanandhaal

8. 16.8.2018 Janani Ammapettai

HEARING SCREENING CAMP FOR OLDER ADULT

Holy Cross College, Trichy organized a Hearing screening camp for Older adult on 11.09.2018

at Annai old age home, Trichy. On Behalf of Department of Audiology and Speech Language

Pathology, staff C. Regina Mary 12 students screened older adults for Hearing Disorders.

Counseling was given to all regarding hearing care and need of routine audiological

evaluation. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were given to patient who is

concerned.

21 older adults from Annai old age home benefited from the camp.

Seminar on Assessment & Management of dysphagia

Seminar on assessment and management of dysphagia was organized by the Department of

Audiology and Speech Language Pathology for two days from 10.09 2018 to 11.09.2018. The

guest speaker invited for the seminar was Ms.Arya M.Sc swallowing, Amritha Institute of

Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala. The seminar was initiated by a warm prayer by our department

students followed by the welcome address delivered by Mr. R. Sundaresan, HOD.

The guest speaker gave a detailed presentation on subjective, objective assessment of

dysphagia on day 1. On day 2 presentations covered the topics like management strategies for

dysphagia. The speaker demonstrated maneuvers to facilitate swallowing. At last the seminar

was concluded by vote of thanks proposed by Assistant Professor Ms.K.Bhuvaneswari.

Inauguration of Student Platform for Advancing Research and Career Association

The Students platform for Advancing Research and Career Association inauguration was held on

17st September, 2018 and it was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr.Ganathilakan Professor, Director

of Tilak Hospital.

Chief Guest gave an interesting and thought provoking speech on importance and role of

Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist in the betterment of individuals with

communication disorders.

The office bearers for the academic year were honored by the slash, Secretary

Ms.Gayathri,BASLP III year, Joint Secretary Ms. Aarthi Devi, BASLP II year, Treasurer Ms.

Jumana BASLP III year. Mr. R. Sundaresan HOD spoke about the scope and ethics of

Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist

National Conference on Assessment and Management of voice Disorders: Clinical Theory

and Practice” (HCC FlaSH Series – 3)

Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology arranged a three days national

conference on “Assessment and Management of voice Disorders: Clinical Theory and Practice”

from 21th to 23th September 2018. The Chief Guest was Dr.Jesudoss, Dean, SRM Medical

College, Tiruchirappalli. On the first day of conference 21/09/2018 topics focused on an Active

retrieve on anatomy and physiology of laryngeal system and Subjective assessment was by Ms.

Jasmine Lydia, MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing. Instrumental analysis of voice was

discussed by Dr.Gopi Sankar, Mysore. Parallel scientific paper sessions were held. Students

presented oral presentations.

On the second day 22/09/2018 three eminent speakers, Dr. Radish Kumar.B HOD, KMC,

Mangalore enlighten on Symptomatic Voice therapy, Dr.Prakash Bomminathan discussed on

holistic voice therapy and Dr.Jayakumar Menon elaborated on manual therapy.

On the Third day 23/09/2018 distinguished guest speakers Dr.Rajasudhakar HOD, AIISH

Mysore and Ms.Malavika , Assistant Professor KMC, Chennai gave a detailed talk on ICF,

psychogenic voice therapy ,SOVTE and hands on session was held.

The conference came to an end with valedictory function. The Chief Guest was Dr.

Dr.Rajasudhakar HOD, AIISH Mysore (Totally 19 students from various colleges (MMC,

MERF AVMC, NISH, MV Shetty) and 30 professional delegates attended the conference.

Seminar on “Overview of vestibular system”

Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology arranged a one day Seminar on

“Overview of vestibular system” on 25th September 2018. Dr.Srinivasan was guest speaker. The

speaker gave an elaborate presentation on Introduction, structure and function, vestibule ocular

reflex, vestibule spinal reflex and signs and symptoms of vestibular disorders. This workshop

was organized by Mr.R.Sundaresan Head of the Department.

Workshop on “Recent trends in Hearing aid fitting and programming”

Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology arranged a one day Seminar on

“Recent trends in hearing aid fitting and programming” on 26th September 2018. Ms.Dhisha,

Regional Product Manager, Resound Limited Company was guest speaker. The speaker gave an

elaborate presentation on types of hearing aids, fitting and programming demonstration .This

workshop was organized by Mr.R.Sundaresan Head of the Department.

HEARING SCREENING CAMP AT VAKKAMPATTI

Holy Cross College, Trichy organized 3 days Hearing screening camp from 11.10.18 to 12.10.18

for Students and village people at Vakkampatti followed by 13.10.18 at Dingual. On Behalf of

Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Staffs Ms.Anita and Ms.Sujitha and

15 students attended the camp.

A total of 636 population were screened. Counseling was given to all regarding hearing care

and need of routine audiological evaluation. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation

were given to patient who is concerned.

HEARING SCREENING CAMP FOR HANDICAPPED ADULT

Holy Cross College, Trichy organized a Hearing screening camp for Handicapped adult on

25.12.2018 at St. Anne’s Rehabilitation Society for the Handicapped, Irungalur, Trichy. On

Behalf of Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, the staff representation E.

Pushpa Sarona & C. Regina Mary and 17 students were screened handicapped adults for Hearing

Disorders.

Counseling was given to all regarding hearing care and need of routine audiological

evaluation. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were given to patient who is

concerned.

44 handicapped adults from St. Anne’s Rehabilitation Society for the Handicapped benefited

from the camp.

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE VILLAGE SCREENING CAMP

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy Organized a free Audiological & screening camp on

02.12.2018 at Irungalur village near Trichy. On Behalf of Department of Audiology and Speech

Language Pathology, Clinical Supervisor C. Regina Mary and 18 students were involved in the

camp.

About 71 village peoples were screened. Counseling was given to all regarding hearing care

and importance. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were given to people who are

concerned.

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE SCHOOL SCREENING CAMP

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy Organized a free Audiological & screening camp on

03.12.2018 in St Teresa’s primary, high school at veralimalai village near Trichy. On Behalf of

Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Assistant professor and clinical

Incharge audiology Sajan Sam Varghese and 10 students were involved in the camp.

About 89 students from classes X to IX Std were screened. Counseling was given to all

regarding hearing care and importance. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were

given to students who are concerned.

RESCAPES SCREENING CAMP

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy Organized a free Audiological & screening camp on

03.12.2018 in Government high school at Thalakudi village near Trichy. On Behalf of

Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Clinical Supervisor Ms. E. Pushpa

Sarona and 10 students were involved in the camp.

About 149 from classes VI to X Std were screened. Counseling was given to all regarding

hearing care and importance. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were given to

students who are concerned.

RESCAPES SCREENING CAMP

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy Organized a free Audiological & screening camp on

05.12.2018 at Holy cross high school, Ponmalai, Trichy. On Behalf of Department of Audiology

and Speech Language Pathology, Clinical Supervisor Ms.P.Anita Phoebe Ivvah and 15 students

were involved in the camp.

About 167 Students from classes VI to X Std were screened. Counseling was given to all

regarding hearing care and importance. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were

given to students who are concerned.

SPEECH AND HEARING WEEK CAMP:

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy Organized a free Audiological & screening camp on

13th and 14th of December, in Holy cross college, Trichy as a part of speech and hearing week

celebration. On Behalf of Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. About 146

students from the department of History, Holy Cross College were screened. Counseling was

given to all regarding hearing care and importance. Further detailed evaluation and

recommendation were given to students who are concerned.

SPARC BIENNALE 2K18 and Human Chain

In connection to the speech and hearing week celebration, the department of Audiology and

Speech Language Pathology of Holy Cross College(Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu

together with Indian Speech and Hearing Association Tamilnadu chapter (TANISHA) conducted

SPARC BIENNALE 2K18. The program was organized on 13th and 14th December 2018 with an

exhibition in the college campus and human chain formation from Holy Cross College campus to

Banana leaf restaurant for 1kilo meters. The main motto of the biennale was to make the public

aware about the existing speech and hearing problems and its management. The program

commenced with a meaningful prayer service by the students of the department following which

Mr. R. Sundaresan, HOD of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology welcomed the gathering.

The program was inaugurated by Mr. R. Ravichandran, District Differently Abled

Welfare Officer. The event was graced by the presence of Rev. Sr. Niranjana Antonisamy,

Secretary, Rev. Sr. Dr. Christina Bridget. A, Principal, and Rev. Sr. Dr. Lourdu Mary, Academic

Coordinator. The Chief Guest Mr. R. Ravichandran addressed the gathering. He shared his own

thoughts and experiences in rehabilitating differently abled individuals. He also stated the

importance of identifying the disability in the early stages and giving proper treatment. The

inauguration ended with vote of thanks proposed by Ms. K. Bhuvaneswari, Assistant Professor,

Department of Audiology. Students of the department enacted street play portraying the

importance of antenatal care, early identification and intervention of speech and language

disorders. Students and faculty of the department participated in the human chain programme

and conducted an awareness exhibition in the department in the campus. The department also

offers free speech and hearing camp from 3rd December 2018 till 31st January 2019 for the

public. Students from various schools, special schools and general public participated in the

exhibition and benefited from the free camp offered.

Seminar on recent advances in Cochlear Implant

Seminar on assessment and management of dysphagia was organized by the Department of

Audiology and Speech Language Pathology for one day

07. 01.2019. The guest speaker invited for the seminar was Mr. Muthu, Cochlear, India. The

seminar was initiated by a warm prayer by our department students followed by the welcome

address delivered by Mr. R. Sundaresan, HOD.

The guest speaker gave a detailed presentation on history of cochlear implant, candidacy,

team members involved, counseling, components, criteria and contraindications. The speaker

also focused on post operatives measures. At last the seminar was concluded by vote of thanks

proposed by Assistant Professor Mr. Sajan Sam Varghese.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India

(ALIMCO) hearing aid dispensing camp

Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India

(ALIMCO) conducted hearing aid dispensing mega camp with Holy Cross College

(Autonomous), Trichy on 10.01.2019 Thursday at kalaiarangam Mahal, Trichy. On Behalf of

Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Clinical Incharge Mr. Sajan Sam

Varghese and 10 students were involved in the camp.

About 55 persons with hearing loss (Beneficiaries) were screened and fitted with the

hearing aid (ALIMCO BTE semi digital). Counseling was given to all regarding hearing device

care and maintenance. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were given to who are

concerned.

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL CAMP

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy Organized a free Audiological & screening camp on

04.02.2019 at Holy Cross High School, Teppakulam, Trichy. On Behalf of Department of

Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Clinical Supervisor Ms. S. Jothi and 9 students

were involved in the camp.

About 199 Students from classes VI Std were screened. Counseling was given to all

regarding hearing care and importance. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were

given to students who are concerned.

RC PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMP

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy Organized a free Audiological & screening camp on

11.02.2019 at RC Primary School, Valavanur, Trichy. On Behalf of Department of Audiology

and Speech Language Pathology, Clinical Supervisor Ms. C. Regina Mary and 7 students were

involved in the camp.

About 23 Students from classes I – V Std were screened. Counseling was given to all

regarding hearing care and importance. Further detailed evaluation and recommendation were

given to students who are concerned.

National Conference on Vestibular Assessment and Management: “Learn to Balance the

Unbalanced”(HCC FlaSH Series – 4)

Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology arranged a three days national

conference on Vestibular Assessment and Management: “Learn to Balance the Unbalanced”

from 28th Feb to 2nd March 2019. The Chief Guest was Prof. Dr. Gnanathilakan, Director and

Senior ENT Surgeon, Tilak Hospital, Tiruchirappalli. On the first day of conference 28/02/2019

topics focused on an Active retrieve on Vestibular anatomy was by Mr Sajan Sam

Varghese,Assistant Professor Holy cross college, trichy and physiology of Vestibular system was

by Mr Ramiz Malik, Assistant Professor, Marthoma College of Speech and Hearing, Kasargod.

Develeopment of Normal balance Function, overview of vestibular disorders and ENT

perspective was discussed by Dr.Srinivas Dorsala, Founder Cyclops med tech Banglore. Role of

Case History in diagnosis by Mr R Sundaresan, Assosiate Professor and HOD,Holycross

College, Trichy.

On the second day 01/03/2019 three eminent speakers, Dr. Sujeeth Kumar Sinha HOD, AIISH,

Mysore enlighten on Behavioural assessment Procedures and Instrumentation recording

parameters of ENG and VNG, Dr.Kaushalendra Kumar, KMC,Manglore discussed on

Instrumentation & Recording Parameters of C vemp and Dr.Niraj Kumar elaborated on

Instrumentation & Recording Parameters of O vemp. Parallel scientific paper sessions were held.

Students presented oral presentations and poster presentations. Along with that hands on session

done for all the delegates with more than eight imported branded instruments with the help of

facilitators. Cultural Fest also conducted for all the delegates in college ground on the same day

post sessions.

On the Third day 02/03/2019 distinguished guest speakers Dr.Sujeeth Kumar sinha HOD, AIISH

Mysore and Dr Niraj Kumar Singh , Reader in Audiology AIISH, Mysore gave a detailed talk on

Instrumentation and recording parameters of VHIT, and hands on session was held. Mr SN

Badarinath, Vestibular Audiologist UK, gave insight about Vestibular rehabilitation therapy and

Posturography following with Panel discussion

The conference came to an end with valedictory function. The Chief Guest was Dr.Sujeeth

Kumar Sinha, Dr Niraj Kunmar Singh, AIISH Mysore and Dr Kaushalendra Kumar(Totally 103

students from various colleges (MMC, MERF AVMC, NISH, SRM,SRMC, Amritha Institute)

and 37 professional delegates attended the conference.

Seminar on Assessment and Management of Dysphagia

Seminar on assessment and management of dysphagia was organized by the Department of

Audiology and Speech Language Pathology for three days from 11.03. 2019 to 13.03.2019. The

guest speaker invited for the seminar was Ms.Arya Deglutologist, Amritha Institute of Medical

Sciences, Kochi, Kerala.

The guest speaker gave a detailed presentation on anatomy, physiology and

embryology of swallowing on day 1 and subjective, objective assessment of dysphagia on day 2.

On day 3 presentations covered the topics like management strategies for dysphagia. The speaker

demonstrated maneuvers to facilitate swallowing. Second year and first year B.ASLP students

attended the seminar.

Workshop on Neurological Evaluation

One day workshop on neurological evaluation was organized by department f Audiology &

Speech Language Pathology in ABC Hospital Tiruchirappalli on 21.03.2019. The resource

person was Dr. Tirupathi, Consultant Neurologist. An overview on higher function evaluation

and cranial nerve evaluation was given during workshop. Workshop also focused on case

discussion and neurological investigation procedures like CT and MRI. Third year BASLP

students along with Ms. Amritha M.L., Assistant Professor attended and got benefited from the

workshop.

A New Voice to Voiceless: AAC - Exhibition

The department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology of Holy Cross College

(Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu conducted an Exhibition along with seminar on AAC

in the college campus. The program was organized on 19th March 2019. The program was

inaugurated by Ms. Shella Christopher, Dean of Research, Holy Cross College, Trichy. The main

motto of the exhibition was to make the students aware of AAC and helped them to create an

innovative AAC low tech or no tech devices which may be useful for children with speech and

language disorder.