Akshata Ajit Manelkar

A versatile Speech Pathologist with 20 years of experience in assessment and management

of speech, language and communication disorders within diverse settings; my qualification

and skills can be summarized as:

• Dual Masters in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP), member of Speech Pathology Australia (MSPA), Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP)

• Proven ability in assessment and management of children with speech and language impairments as a result of conditions such as stuttering, hearing impairment, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and others

• Extensive experience in varied settings like private practice home visits, preschool and school visits, clinic settings as well as not-for-profit organisations

• Experience using a variety of service delivery models such as individualized intervention, telepractice as well as transdisciplinary model with a key worker focus

• Proficiency in four languages (English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani) and basic Auslan

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds