
Dr. Amudhu Sankar is a highly experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with over two decades of expertise in clinical care, academic teaching, and research.
She holds a PhD in Speech and Hearing from
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai, and Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
She is a Hanen Certified Therapist trained in the internationally acclaimed “It Takes Two To Talk” and “More Than Words” programs. Her professional journey spans multiple institutions from JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru, to Sri Ramachandra Institute, where she also served as Senior Consultant Speech-Language Pathologist at the Medical Centre.
Education
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PhD in Speech & Hearing — Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Master’s in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology — Manipal Academy of Higher Education and Research (DU), MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka.
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Bachelor’s in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology — Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Professional Experience
Senior Consultant Speech-Language Pathologist — Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai
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Conducted therapy for children and adults with speech, language, and fluency disorders
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Designed early intervention programs and parent-training modules
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Delivered tele-speech therapy and clinical consultations
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Conducted group therapy and awareness sessions on communication disorders
Academic Faculty & Researcher — Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
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Guided postgraduate dissertations and undergraduate research fellowships
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Published research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
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Presented research papers in National and International conferences
Specializations
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Child Language Disorders
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Fluency Disorders (Stuttering/Stammering)
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Early Intervention & Parent Training
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Autism & ADHD Support
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Tele-Speech Therapy
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Communication Skill Enhancement
Research & Publications
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Contributed to national and international journals
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Authored a book chapter on stuttering assessment
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Developed awareness videos and material for children with stuttering
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Presented oral and poster sessions at conferences
Leadership & Community
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President - Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Alumni Association (2023-2025)
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Secretary - Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Alumni Association (2005-2007)
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EC Member – Tamil Nadu Indian Speech and Hearing Association (TAN-ISHA)
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Organized awareness programs on Autism and Stuttering
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Conducted teacher and parent training sessions on speech-language awareness at schools in Chennai











