KANIKA TYAGI

• Clinical experience pertaining to the assessment ,Diagnostic and Therapeutic aspects of various communication disorders of all age group.
• Proficient in Carrying out routine diagnostic tests like Language tests (3DLAT,SECS,REELS,WAB,ERS,LPT), Fluency assessment (SSI,SPI), Articulation assessment(HAT), Autism assessment(CARS,ABCCP).
• Experience in using Voice instrument (Dr.Speech)
• Recording of various speech samples,Transcription using International Phonetic Transcription.
• Speech and language therapy :- (manual and Instrument based) for patients of all ages for various disorders of language (Delayed Speech and language with or without hearing loss,mental retardation,Cerebral palsy,Autism,Aphasia,Down Syndrome,Learning Disability,etc),Voice disorders(Hoarse voice,Breathy voice,Vocal fold paralysis,etc) Misarticulation,Cleft-lip and palate,etc).
• Report writing,referrals and record keeping for patients with speech language impairments.
• Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.

Work experience as RBT

• Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with Occupational therapist and special educator.
• Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
• Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
• Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
• Facilitated family meetings to discuss client progress and behavior plans.

• Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
• Provided follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with hearing aids and guarantee proper functionality.
• Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for Standard Threshold Shift to determine work-related hearing loss or otherwise.
• Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids and amplifiers.