Job DescriptionWE ARE HIRING | Senior Speech Therapist We are looking for an experienced and skilled Senior Speech Therapist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team at the Centre of Excellence for Persons with Autism , Chennai. If you are passionate about delivering evidence-based care and improving the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we'd love to hear from you. Position: Senior Speech Therapist – 1 Position Location: Chennai Industry: Healthcare / Speech-Language Therapy / Autism Care Educational Qualification Master of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP) OR M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology (M.Sc. SLP) Valid RCI Registration is mandatory AVAZ or PECS Certification DTTC or PROMPT Certification Experience Minimum 10 years of qualified experience Minimum 3 years of specific experience in Autism Care Key Skills Pediatric Motor Speech Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) AAC Integration AVAZ / PECS Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Social-Pragmatic Skill Training Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
DTTC / PROMPT Dysphagia & Feeding Management Expressive & Receptive Language Intervention Cognitive-Communication Therapy Caregiver Training Clinical Assessment & Documentation Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration Tamil & English Fluency Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations for complex speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing/feeding disorders. Evaluate and recommend advanced AAC solutions , including speech-generating devices and eye-gaze systems. Assess language profiles and tailor interventions using appropriate communication approaches. Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based IEPs/ITPs . Provide specialized therapy for verbal/non-verbal communication, language, fluency, voice, oral-motor and swallowing needs. Assess and manage Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) using evidence-based approaches such as DTTC and PROMPT. Mentor Junior Speech Th