Ep. 49 - Navigating Speech Pathology in India and Beyond w/ Vilahashini Manivannan, MASLP, MHA, RCI

Show Notes

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Vilahashini, a dedicated pediatric SLP in India with a passion for making a difference. Tune in to this LIVE replay as we discuss: 

• Vilahashini’s journey to becoming an SLP

• How Vilahashini fosters accessibility and awareness of speech pathology and healthcare in India

• The power of AAC for bilingual language learners

• The nuances of linguistic diversity in India

• Why American SLPs should recognize Middle Eastern dialects

• Disparities in healthcare in India 

• & more!

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ABOUT VILAHASHINI: 

Vilahashini is a pediatric SLP born and raised in India. After working in India for a few years, she now works in Dubai trying to expand her opportunities and grow as an SLP.  She has a special interest in AAC  - in bringing more awareness about it to people and  about its necessity for autistic kids. Vilahashini currently works in a multicultural space where she get to work with people from different cultures, and traditions which she believes adds so much to the experience of an SLP. 

Check out Vilahashini’s Work: 

• instagram.com/thetdcc 

Shared resources: 

• Avaz AAC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avaz.app 

• Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle: https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-10/HealthInsurance-forIndiasMissingMiddle_28-10-2021.pdf 

• Vidya Sagar Website: https://www.vidyasagar.co.in/journey-of-vidya-sagar 

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