Delfina Joseph
Thodupuzha,India
Summary
Skilled audiologist and speech-language pathologist with expertise in pure tone audiometry and tympanometry. Proficient in diagnosing hearing loss and experienced in hearing aid selection, fitting, and programming. Background includes comprehensive speech and language assessments and intervention strategies for autism spectrum disorder. Committed to evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care.
Extensively skilled at fitting and moulding hearing devises. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new technologies and diagnostic practices for the betterment of patient's aural-health.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist
Hear Zone Advanced Speech and Hearing Solutions
2026.01 - 2026.05
- Conduct comprehensive audiological evaluations including Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), Tympanometry, and Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) assessments for pediatric and adult populations
- Perform diagnostic hearing assessments to identify type and degree of hearing loss, supporting ENT specialists in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Deliver hearing aid trials, fitting, programming, and rehabilitation counseling to optimize patient outcomes and device utilization
- Conduct speech-language evaluations for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech sound disorders, and language delays
- Design individualized therapy goals based on comprehensive assessment findings and patient-specific needs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including ENT specialists, pediatricians, psychologists, and educators for holistic patient care
Speech and Language Therapist
Lifeway Rehabilitation Centre
Ajman, UAE
2023.08 - 2025.08
- Developed and executed personalized therapy plans for diverse pediatric caseloads with developmental and communication challenges
- Delivered individual and group therapy sessions enhancing social communication skills and functional independence
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of speech, language, and communication disorders using standardized protocols
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and educated families on supporting developmental needs at home
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pinnacle Blooms Network
India
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated speech and language difficulties across diverse etiologies including developmental, neurological, and acquired conditions
- Led group therapy sessions and implemented personalized therapy plans for children with communication disorders
- Educated patients, families, and communities on communication disorders, facilitating early identification and intervention
Junior Speech-Language Pathologist
Communication Deall
India
2016.08 - 2022.04
- Assessed childhood communication disorders and planned evidence-based intervention goals for children with ASD and developmental disorders
- Delivered individual and group interventions within multidisciplinary settings, documenting progress in electronic health records
- Facilitated early intervention services for toddlers with speech and language delays, providing home-based therapy programs
Education
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology -
Dr. S R Chandrasekhar Institute
Bangalore, IndiaSkills
- Audiological Expertise: Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) – Air & Bone Conduction
- Tympanometry
- Acoustic Reflex Testing
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) – for newborns
- Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
- Hearing Loss Diagnosis (Conductive, Sensorineural, Mixed)
- Hearing Aid Selection, Fitting & Programming
- Hearing Aid Troubleshooting & Repair
- Aural Rehabilitation
- Auditory Training
- Hearing Conservation & Counseling
- Speech-Language Pathology & Specialized Skills: Comprehensive Speech & Language Assessment (Standardized & Informal Tools)
- Receptive & Expressive Language Evaluation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment & Intervention
- Developmental Language Delay Treatment
- Articulation & Phonological Disorder Therapy
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Social Communication & Pragmatics
- Oromotor Skills Assessment
- Oral Placement Therapy (OPT)
- Sensory Motor Intervention (COSMI Level 1)
- Play-Based Therapy
- Naturalistic Teaching
- Early Intervention (Birth to 5 Years)
- Parent Training & Home Programs
- EHR Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Case Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Counseling
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Quality Assurance
- Professional Attributes: Self-Motivated
- Adaptable
- Strong Time Management
- Creative
- Empathetic
- Excellent Communicator
Certification
- Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) – Registration No: A58466
- Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOH), UAE – License No: T73422
- Oral Placement Therapy Level I
- Comprehensive Sensory Motor Intervention (COSMI) Level 1 – Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing
- English - International English Language Testing System Academic - Overall 6.5 (listening -7, reading-6, speaking - 6, writing - 6.5)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Clinical Conference: Parkinson's Plus Syndrome
- 47th ISHACON, Manipal (2015)
- CRE: Clinical Audiology – Vestibular System, Dr. S.R Chandrasekhar Institute (2015)
- CER: Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Dr. S.R Chandrasekhar Institute (2014)
- Workshop: Listening Skills & Auditory Processing Disorders (2014)
- Community Outreach: Free Speech & Hearing Camps across India (2015)
Timeline
Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist
Hear Zone Advanced Speech and Hearing Solutions
2026.01 - 2026.05
Speech and Language Therapist
Lifeway Rehabilitation Centre
2023.08 - 2025.08
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pinnacle Blooms Network
2022.06 - 2023.06
Junior Speech-Language Pathologist
Communication Deall
2016.08 - 2022.04
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology -
Dr. S R Chandrasekhar Institute