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Kamal Sharma, PhD

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Kamal Sharma (born 1996) is an Indian speech-language pathologist, audiologist, and a PhD scholar in Speech Language Pathology. He is recognized for his clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders, his academic contributions through numerous publications, and his advocacy for awareness regarding autism, speech impediments, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). He is also noted for his community service, particularly providing free services to individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Early Life and Education

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Kamal Sharma was born in 1996 at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, Assam, India. He completed his foundational schooling in Guwahati.

His professional journey in the field of speech and hearing commenced in 2014 when he earned a Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) from the Composite Regional Centre, Guwahati. This diploma program was officially approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and affiliated with the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNIHH), Mumbai. Upon completion of his DHLS, he obtained his RCI personnel registration (License Number: RCI A70113).[1]

Sharma continued his higher education at the Composite Regional Centre, Guwahati, under Gauhati University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from 2015 to 2020. After obtaining his BASLP, he updated his RCI license to reflect his additional qualification as a Professional Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist.[2]

Furthering his specialization, he completed a Master in Speech Language Pathology (MSLP) between 2022 and 2023 at the Helen Keller Institute, Hyderabad, affiliated with Osmania University.[3] Since 2024, he has been pursuing a PhD in Speech Language Pathology, indicating his commitment to advanced research and academic contribution to the field.[4]

To provide comprehensive and holistic intervention plans, particularly for children with special needs, Mr. Sharma undertook several additional certifications and diplomas between 2020 and 2022. These include a Diploma in Child Psychology, a Post Graduation Diploma in Special Education Needs, a Certificate in Child Care and Nutrition, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Oral and Pharyngeal Swallowing Disorders.[5]

Career and Clinical Expertise

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Kamal Sharma began his professional career as a Speech Therapist and Hearing Technician following his DHLS in 2014. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist in Hyderabad.[6] He possesses over seven years of extensive clinical experience, offering personalized speech-language pathology services to individuals across various age groups and conditions.[7]

His clinical expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of communication and swallowing disorders, and he employs evidence-based approaches tailored to individual client needs. His areas of specialization include:

  • Speech Disorders: He addresses articulation disorders (difficulty producing specific speech sounds like lisp or mispronunciation of "r"), phonological disorders (difficulty with sound patterns and language rules, leading to predictable error patterns), and fluency disorders such as stuttering/stammering (repetitions, prolongations, blocks in speech) and cluttering (rapid, disorganized, jerky speech). He also manages voice disorders (dysphonia) affecting pitch, loudness, or quality, and motor speech disorders like apraxia of speech (difficulty planning muscle movements for speech) and dysarthria (weakness, slowness, or incoordination of speech muscles). Resonance disorders, often due to structural issues like cleft palate, are also within his scope.[8]
  • Language Disorders: His work covers receptive language disorders (difficulty understanding spoken or written language, e.g., following instructions or vocabulary comprehension) and expressive language disorders (difficulty expressing thoughts, ideas, and feelings, e.g., limited vocabulary or grammatical errors). He also specializes in social communication disorders (pragmatic language disorders), which involve challenges with the social use of communication, frequently observed in conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder. Additionally, he addresses literacy disorders such as dyslexia, which often stem from underlying language issues.[9]
  • Cognitive-Communication Disorders: He manages communication problems resulting from impaired cognitive functions like attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functions, commonly observed after stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or in dementia.[10]
  • Swallowing and Feeding Disorders (Dysphagia): He works with individuals experiencing difficulties at any stage of the swallowing process, from oral preparation to movement into the esophagus, addressing issues that can lead to choking, aspiration, and nutritional problems, including feeding difficulties in infants and children.[11]
  • Other Related Areas: His practice extends to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), where he provides alternative methods for communication (e.g., picture boards, speech-generating devices), and Aural Rehabilitation, assisting individuals with hearing loss or deafness in developing or improving speech, language, and listening skills. He also offers elective services for accent modification.[12]

Mr. Sharma is known for his innovative use of technology for telepractice, ensuring that clients receive high-quality care regardless of their location.[13] He commonly deals with conditions such as Spoken Language Disorder with Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy (CP), and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD); delayed speech and language development in autism (focusing on functional vocabulary and sentence expansion); difficulties expressing concepts; nonverbal autism (with AAC implementation); social communication disorder; oral sensory and praxis issues; Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and Apraxia of Speech (AOS); limited vocabulary development; post-stroke aphasia; motor speech disorders (dysarthria); speech and swallowing issues pre- and post-operative oral cancer; and feeding and swallowing issues.[14]

Publications

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Kamal Sharma has actively contributed to the academic and research landscape of speech-language pathology. He has authored or co-authored 7 national and international publications, with 7 international articles specifically published in the field of Speech, Language, Communication, and Hearing Sciences.[15] His published works include topics such as the impact of internet and technology use on speech and language development, and management strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).[16]

Community Service and Advocacy

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Beyond his clinical and academic roles, Kamal Sharma is deeply committed to community service and advocacy. He provides free speech and language services to individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (below poverty line).[17]

He is a well-known advocate for raising awareness about Autism, various speech disorders, and the utility of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in society. He actively participates in workshops, seminars, and community outreach programs, contributing to the betterment of speech therapy practices.[18]

Furthermore, Mr. Sharma serves as a valuable resource person for the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and various Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). In this capacity, he educates, trains, and empowers teachers and educators with essential knowledge and skills concerning speech, language, and communication disorders, facilitating the development of a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with special needs.[19]

References

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  1. ^ Citation needed: Official RCI registration link or document showing license number.
  2. ^ Citation needed: Official RCI license update verification.
  3. ^ Citation needed: University record or official degree transcript.
  4. ^ Citation needed: University PhD enrollment record.
  5. ^ Citation needed: Certificates or transcripts for these diplomas/courses.
  6. ^ Citation needed: Employment verification or professional profile listing this experience.
  7. ^ Citation needed: Professional profile or verifiable employment history.
  8. ^ DocGenie profile mentions conditions treated.
  9. ^ DocGenie profile, Nayi Disha profile.
  10. ^ DocGenie profile.
  11. ^ DocGenie profile, Nayi Disha profile.
  12. ^ General scope of SLP practice; confirmation needed from his own listed services.
  13. ^ DocGenie profile.
  14. ^ DocGenie profile.
  15. ^ Citation needed: List of specific publications with journal names, dates, and DOIs where available.
  16. ^ Worldwidejournals.com and IJSR publications found in search results.
  17. ^ Citation needed: News report or official recognition of this service.
  18. ^ DocGenie profile, Nayi Disha profile.
  19. ^ DocGenie profile mentions being a resource person for RCI CRE programs.
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