DHA Licensed Speech Therapist

Certified in Oral Placement Therapy

Merin is a dedicated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with a Bachelor's degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (MSc. SLP) from  All India Institute of Speech and Hearing. Since 2018, Merin has been actively involved in clinical practice, bringing over seven years of experience in helping individuals overcome communication disorders across various settings, including private practice, schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.

She has extensive experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), particularly with children in the Autism Spectrum. Merin has hands-on experience in oral placement therapy, which focuses on strengthening the lips, tongue, and jaw muscles to improve speech and feeding. She also has experience in using Computerized Speech Lab (CSL) software to analyze speech production, including pitch, volume, articulation, and fluency.

As Speech Language Pathologist she offers service in the following areas:

• Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
• Down Syndrome
• Learning Disability/ Dyslexia
• Oral Placement Therapy
• Hearing Impairment
• Cognitive-Communication Therapy (Focuses on improving cognitive skills like memory, attention, and problem-solving alongside speech-language skills for individuals with brain injuries, dementia, or stroke)
• Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD)
• Pragmatic Communication Disorders
• Cerebral Palsy
• Apraxia
• Dysarthria
• Voice disorder
• Stuttering and other fluency disorders
• Speech Sound Disorder
• Cleft lip &/Cleft Palate

Merin adopts a patient-centered approach in her practice, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether helping children with speech delays, supporting adults recovering from strokes, or working with those with speech-language disorders, her primary goal is to empower her clients to communicate confidently and effectively, thereby improving their overall quality of life.