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Rehabilitation Psychologist

With 8 years of experience, I specialize in providing result-oriented therapies for children with autism, ADHD, and social communication disorders. I am trained in conducting Functional Behavioural Assessments (FBAs) and creating tailored intervention plans to address behavioural and emotional challenges in individuals with disabilities (PWDs). My expertise includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children with autism, developing Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), and providing social skills training. I also work with children facing learning difficulties and other neurodevelopmental disorders like intellectual impairment, specific learning disability etc. Additionally, I have a strong background in parent education and family support, empowering caregivers to manage challenging behaviours and improve the home environment for children with emotional and behavioural disorders.

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About Me

Co - Founder of Epitome

Why Epitome?

I started Epitome Therapy Center along with my like-minded colleague with the mission to address the gaps in child therapy services—particularly the lack of a clear, accurate diagnosis and proper guidance for families by offering a holistic, comprehensive approach to child therapy. My goal was to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatments, and provide clear guidance for parents who often feel overwhelmed by the process. Additionally, I was committed to offering a more affordable pricing model for families who face financial difficulties while seeking quality care for their children. I also wanted to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise to ensure children receive effective, real-world solutions.

Education

My education qualification

NIEPID

2020

M.Phil. in Rehabilitation Psychology

National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

IGNOU

2017

Master of Clinical Psychology

English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU)

2017

Diploma in Chinese Language

The American TESOL Institute

2012

Diploma in Pre and Primary Teachers training

Private practice

Subject matter expertise

My specialization is in assessment, diagnoses and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, neuropsychological impairments in adults and psychological disorders in both children and adults.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):
Expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for children with autism, including individualized educational plans (IEPs) and social skills training.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):
Specialized in behavioural management techniques to address symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Learning Disabilities:
Skilled in assessing and providing remedial education for children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning challenges. Experience in developing individualized learning strategies and multisensory teaching techniques to enhance academic performance.

Emotional and Behavioural Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Anxiety & Depression:
Expertise in implementing CBT techniques, behavioural interventions, and mindfulness strategies to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms in children and adolescents.
Conduct & Oppositional Defiant Disorders (ODD):
Skilled in behavioural modification techniques, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), and anger management strategies to address challenging behaviours and improve emotional regulation.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL):
Proficient in teaching life skills, emotional intelligence, and social skills through structured activities and therapeutic interventions.

Adult counselling and Intervention

Delivered one-on-one and group training sessions focused on executive function skills for adults with ADHD and autism.
Conducted individual assessments and developed personalized strategies to improve time management, organization, and goal achievement.
Collaborated with clients to create structured routines and visual tools for maintaining focus and productivity.

Family and Parent Training

Strong background in parent education and family support, empowering caregivers to manage challenging behaviours and enhance the home environment for children with emotional and behavioural disorders.

My Internships

What I did

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing

AIISH, Mysuru

Posted in the Department of Audiology, Department of Clinical Psychology and Department of Special Education where they render diagnostic and rehabilitative services to individuals with communication disorders.
Trained to conduct functional behavioural assessment and intervention plan for PWDs who exhibits behavioural difficulties.
Identify the cognitive factors that are maintaining behavioural and emotional problems and carry out relevant cognitive/behavioural interventions and objectively measure therapeutic progress.

Asha Hospital

Understanding of classification and aetiology of various disorders according to classification system of DSM-V and ICD-10.
Conducted thorough case histories, collecting detailed background information to assess the psychological and emotional history of patients and their presenting symptoms.
Performed Mental Status Examinations (MSE), assessing patients’ cognitive function, mood, behaviour, thought processes, and perception.
Documented patient progress and maintained clinical records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
Prepared detailed psychological reports summarizing assessment findings, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and patient progress.
Gained hands-on experience using the DSM-5 to help diagnose patients and apply diagnostic criteria for a wide range of psychiatric disorders.
Provided individual therapy sessions under supervision, focusing on treating anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders through evidence-based practices.
Assisted in conducting clinical assessments and evaluations for patients with a variety of mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, alcohol use disorder, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.

The American TESOL Institute

Good exposure and learning about characteristics of young learners, Principals and Approaches of early Childhood education, language development stages, instructional strategies, classroom management.
Teach English language skills including reading, writing, speaking, and listening to both neuro diverse and neurotypical children
Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and meet the needs of individual students. (IEP)
Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback to students to help them improve their language skills.
Create a positive learning environment that promotes active participation, critical thinking, and creativity.
Use a variety of teaching methods, materials, and technology to engage students and enhance their learning.
Attend professional development workshops and conferences to stay up to date on the latest teaching methods and technologies.
Communicate regularly with parents to keep them informed about their child's progress and provide guidance on how they can support their child's learning.
Learned to use interactive and engaging teaching methods (games, songs, stories, role-play) to make language learning enjoyable and accessible for young learners.
Adapted lessons to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with special learning requirements or language barriers.
Developed cultural awareness to work with students from diverse backgrounds, tailoring language lessons to be inclusive and culturally appropriate.
Incorporated educational technology and digital resources to enhance language learning and support diverse learning styles.

Portfolio

My Experience

Memory Clinic, Department of Neurology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad 2017

Research Associate and Psychologist

Post of Research Associate and Psychologist in the project titled 'A clinical, imaging, and biomarker study of cognitive decline in ageing in India- funded by Sri Dorabji Tata Trust’ at the Memory Clinic, Department of Neurology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India 2017 under Dr. Subhash Kaul, Professor Head & Dean, Department of Neurology ,Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences

Roles and Responsibilities

Administered a range of Neuro-psychological tests that tested areas of cognition such as memory, visuospatial skills, executive functioning, social cognition and caregiver scales
Scoring and interpretation of tests results
Planned programs of treatment, including therapy, counseling or advice offered to patients
Instrumental in assessment and providing Interventions for Children with Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Autism
Assessment of patients having memory problems & counselling their family members.
Trained interns on Neuropsychological tests & Life course Variables.
Instrumental in providing Cognitive Interventions for MCI patients

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Department of Neurology, Bengaluru, 2017

Research Associate

Post of “Research Associate” in the ESRC funded project entitled “Multilingualism and Multiliteracy: Raising learning outcomes in challenging contexts in primary schools across India” under Dr. Suvarna Alladi, Professor of Neurology and Principal Investigator, NIMHANS and Prof. Theo Marinis,
Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading, Dr Denes Szucs, Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, year 2018

Roles and Responsibilities

To assess the cognitive abilities known to underpin learning and thought processes, such as working memory and executive control, in children educated in challenging contexts in India.
The opportunity to investigate not only the links between multilingualism and literacy but also to directly assesses children’s cognitive and learning abilities, the impact of multiple disadvantages (socio- economic, geographical, educational, gender) on children’s psychosocial and cognitive development.
Visiting schools of designated localities, meeting the head teacher of the school and seeking approval to conduct assessments on children.
Coordinating with the class teachers in a way that doesn’t affect their normal class routine
Maths and English class observation

Memory assessment drives and awareness programs conducted by Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI)

Visited Old age homes and conducted memory assessments like Addenbrooke’s cognitive examination III, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) to assess their attention, orientation, memory, language, visual perceptual and visuospatial skills. It is useful in the detection of cognitive impairment, especially in the detection of Alzheimer’s disease and frontal temporal dementia.
Visited and Helped Dementia Patients (Care homes)
Attended seminars and conferences related to Alzheimer’s, dementia and Suicide prevention

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