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Hire Dr. Athira M.

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Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist | PhD Scholar | Play Therapist | Vocalist | Mendeley Expert | Scientific Writi

Profile Summary

I am a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist with a PhD focus in Speech-Language Pathology, complemented by specialized training in Play Therapy. My clinical practice is enriched by a rare combination of artistic and academic expertise. I am also a trained vocalist, which gives me a nuanced understanding of voice production, resonance, and the emotional-motor aspects of communication disorders. As a Mendeley Reference Manager expert, I help researchers, graduate students, and clinicians organize citations, generate bibliographies, collaborate on shared libraries, and streamline their academic writing workflow. I troubleshoot common Mendeley issues, teach efficient use of the platform, and ensure that reference management is seamless from literature review to final submission. As a PhD scholar, my ongoing research investigates voice assessment strategies and voice disorders. My previous research includes work on auditory processing disorders, pediatric language delays, early intervention, child language disorders, and fluency disorders. Beyond clinical and research settings, I offer high-level editorial and academic writing services. I specialize in proofreading, editing, and manuscript writing in the life sciences, health sciences, and behavioral sciences. I have supported non-native English-speaking researchers and clinicians in publishing their work in peer-reviewed journals. My educational background includes a Bachelor's and Master's in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, ongoing doctoral training, and certified coursework in Play Therapy. I integrate all these domains to provide holistic, evidence-based, and creative services to children and adults with communication challenges, as well as academic clients needing publication-ready manuscripts and organized reference libraries.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Child Development
• ☆ Speech-Language Pathology
• ☆ Audiology
• ☆ Developmental Disabilities
• ☆ Physical Disabilities

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Medical Writing, Copywriting, General Proofreading & Editing

Research User Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Healthcare Consulting

Work Experience

Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist

District Early Intervention Center

August 2021 - Present

Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist

Aster & DM WIMS Hospital and Medical College

May 2019 - August 2021

Chief Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist

Erode Speech and Hearing Clinic

July 2018 - May 2019

Education

Ph.D in Speech-Language Pathology

JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing

April 2026 - Present

Masters in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)

JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore.

2016 - 2018

Bachelors in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)

JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing

2012 - 2016

Certifications

• Academic Content Writer

  Skill Arbitrage

  May 2026 - Present

• Avaz Certified AAC Professional

  Avaz AAC

  February 2024 - Present

• Play Therapy for Children with Special Needs

  National Association for Play Therapy India

  June 2023 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Athira M S, Veena Elizabath, Ajith A (2025). Early intervention in Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome: the role of neurodevelopmental and play therapy with integrated dental care . International Journal of Developmental Disabilities.

Chicago .