Ms. Helena Pon Vasthi
Lecturer / Clinical Supervisor Grade II
About
Ms. Helena Pon Vasthi holds a Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology from MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing (2018–2022). She has been serving as Lecturer / Clinical Supervisor Grade II at MERF ISH since 2023. Her clinical and academic work spans communication disorders and early intervention, with a growing interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
About
Work Experience
2023
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing
Lecturer / Clinical Supervisor Grade II
2023 – Till Date
● Present
Lecturer / Clinical Supervisor Grade II
2023 – Till Date
Achievements / Research Papers Presented
Facilitative Learning Advancement in Speech and Hearing (HCC)
2026- "Cognitive Flexibility" Technique in Aphasia Therapy: A Case Study 3rd Prize
9th Annual NICE Conference on Autism (AUTCON 2025)
2025- Development and Validation of a Parental Questionnaire for Increased Screen Time Paving Way for Early Red Flags of ASD in Young Children and Enhanced Verbal Communication Using High-Tech AAC Devices
Transformative 2-Day OSIT Training Program – Organized by Ear Doctor Plus and Speech Gears Pvt. Ltd., Blu Iris Hotel (January 2026)