Dr. Maria J

Dr. Maria J

Assistant Professor

BASLP, MASLP, M.A (Ling), Ph.D (Linguistics (Interdisciplinary))
CRR No: A34685
Associate Professor (SLP) / Academic Co-ordinator (B.ASLP)

About

Dr. Maria J, presently an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech – Language Pathology and the UG Course Co-ordinator at MERF-ISH has an experience of over 10+ years in the field. Her major area of interest lies in the field of Discourse Analysis in various Communication Disorders, exploring innovative teaching methods and developing Indianized Assessment materials, Intervention manuals and Tele-Therapy Materials.

About

Work Experience

2021
Associate Professor – MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing
November 2021 – Till Date
● Present
2019
Assistant Professor / Clinical In-charge – MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing
October 2019 – November 2021
2019
Private Practice – Home Visits & Online Services
Stroke Clients | January 2019 – December 2021
2017
Consultant Speech-Language Pathologist
Chitra Speech & Hearing Clinic | January 2017 – December 2019
2015
Assistant Professor / Lecturer / Clinical Coordinator
Madras ENT Research Foundation | July 2015 – April 2016
Assistant Professor (Feb 2016 – Apr 2016)
Lecturer & Clinical Coordinator (Jul 2015 – Feb 2016)
2013
Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist – SRM Medical College
November 2013 – July 2015
Grade I (Apr 2014 – Jul 2015)
Grade II (Nov 2013 – Apr 2014)

Achievements / Research Papers Presented

2nd International Webinar on Dementia & Dementia Care

Nov 2022
  • Macrostructural and Microstructural Performance in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease – A comparison based on post-onset duration

HCC FLASH SERIES V – Trichy

Nov 2022
  • A Comprehensive Case Report on Psychogenic Dysphagia
  • Knowledge about Dysphagia among Geriatrics II Best Poster
  • Symptoms of Dysphagia in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease across various post-onset duration

AOCNR – Virtual Conference

Aug 2021
  • Discourse Analysis in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease – E-Poster

SciTech Central Neurology – Virtual Conference

Apr 2021
  • Macro Linguistic and Micro Linguistic Performance in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease – Comparison based on duration after onset

HCC FLASH SERIES V – Trichy

Mar 2020
  • Development of Phonological Awareness Skills in Tamil Best Paper
  • Efficacy of Intervention Program to Improve Phonological Sensitivity Skills Second Best Paper
  • Concept of Spoken Word and Rhyming Skills in Cochlear Implantees
  • Syllable Awareness in Children with Language Learning Disability Best Poster
  • Development of Ambiguity in Bilinguals
  • Understanding Language Learning Disability – A Comparative Study
  • Narrative Discourse in Children with Hearing Impairment Third Best Poster
  • Homonym and Homophone in Children with Language Learning Disability
  • Ambiguity Resolution in Children with Hearing Impairment

International Conference on Multiple Disability

Feb 2020
  • Opportunities and Challenges in Livelihood of Persons with MD – Public View Best Paper
  • Vocational Training Services and Post Training Opportunities for PWD – Parental Outlook
  • Facilities Provided by Employers for Persons with Differential Ability
  • Providing Job Opportunities for Persons with MD – Employer Perception
  • Independent Living and Sustainable Development in Children with MD – Parental Perspective Best Poster

41st ISHA CON

Jan 2009
  • Autism – Is there any cerebellar underpinning
Subjects of Interest
Linguistics
Adult Language Disorders
Childhood Language Disorders
Motor Speech Disorders
Speech Sound Disorders
Speech & Language Processing
Examiner at various institution
Madras Medical College, Chennai
NIEPMD, Chennai
SRM, Kancheepuram
Holy Cross, Trichy
SRMC, Porur, Chennai
Conferences / workshops attended
National Conference cum Workshop on ‘Best Practices in Language Intervention for Children, SRMC, (SRFASLP), Porur, Chennai, November – December 2023
Research Training by Illona Anderson, Seminar at MERF-ISH, July 2023
2nd International Webinar on Dementia and Dementia Care, Scientex Conferences, November 2022
HCC FLASH SERIES V – TRICHY, November 2022
AOCNR 2021 – Virtual Conference, August 2021
SciTech Central Neurology 2021 – Virtual Conference, April 2021
HCC FLASH SERIES V – TRICHY, March 2020
International Conference on Multiple Disability, Feb 2020
41st ISHA CON, January 2009
🎖️ Membership
  • Rehabilitation Council of India
  • Lifetime Member of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA): L22114350
  • AVAZ Certified AAC Professional (ACAP)
PG Dissertation
"An Intervention Programme for Improving Phonological Sensitivity in Children"

Dissertation submitted to The TN DR MGR Medical University – June 2013

Phd Thesis
‘Discourse Analysis in Individuals with Neuro-communication Disorders – A Compilation Study’

Dissertation submitted at Department of CAS Linguistics; Annamalai University – Awarded Ph.D degree in January 2023.

Ongoing Researches
Discourse Analysis in children with Specific Learning Disorder
Semantic Feature Production in neuro-typical individuals across age range
Lexical diversity and Grammatical complexity in individuals with Post Stroke Aphasia
Morphological Analysis using discourse samples of Individuals with Fluent and Non-Fluent Aphasia
Discourse Performance in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease using Structured Stimuli
Dissertations Guided
Microstructural Analysis of Aided vs Unaided Narratives in Post Stroke Aphasia – Ms. Nikhila (2022)
Macrostructural & Microstructural Analysis in Parkinson’s Disease – Ms. Yuva Yoga Shree (2022)
Semantic Feature Production – Tamil Young Adults vs Geriatrics – Ms. Shruti R (2022)
Development & Validation of CLAT-T for Adults & Geriatrics – Mr. Akshay Krishnan (2021)
Macrolinguistic & Microlinguistic Discourse Abilities – Ms. Kousika Devi Baskar (2021)
Published Articles
  1. Procedural Discourse production in children with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) Journal of Child Language Acquisition and Development – JCLAD
  2. Discourse Analysis in Tamil Speaking Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20211003
    Vol.6 | Issue: 4 | Oct.–Dec. 2021
    Website: ijshr.com | ISSN: 2455-7587
  3. Conversational Discourse Analysis In Tamil Speaking Individuals – A Comparison Across Age Range International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)
    Website: www.ijrar.org
    September 2021 | Volume 8 | Issue 3
    E-ISSN 2348-1269 | P-ISSN 2349-5138
  4. Macro linguistic and Micro linguistic Performance in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease – A Comparison Based on Duration after Onset Journal of Neurosurgery Imaging and Techniques (JNSIT)
    6(S1): 10 | www.scitcentral.com | April 2021
  5. Macrostructural and microstructural discourse abilities in children with hearing impairment Journal of Child Language Acquisition and Development – JCLAD
    Vol. 9 | Issue 1 | 176–188 | March 2021
  6. Communication Challenges and Implementation of Tele-practice for Children with Hearing Impairment during Lockdown – A Parental Perspective Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
    April 2021 | Vol-15(4): MC06–MC11
  7. Efficacy of vocabulary bombardment in a client with Broca's aphasia – A single case study Volume 9 | Issue 12 | December 2020
    PRINT ISSN No. 2277-8179
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36106/ijsr
  8. Autism spectrum disorder and lockdown – a parental survey on communication and related aspects The International Journal of Indian Psychology
    ISSN 2348-5396 (Online) | ISSN 2349-3429 (Print)
    Volume 8 | Issue 4 | Oct.–Dec. 2020
  9. Development of Bilingual Ambiguity Resolution IJSRP | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | July 2020