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Department of Disability Studies

The Department of Disability Studies aims to become the lead centre for teaching, professional skills development and research on disability related issues in Sri Lanka. At the DDS all teaching and research programs are underpinned by a disability studies paradigm.

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Department of Disability Studies

Undergraduate Programmes

Offers courses for Speech and Hearing Science degree.

SHS Student Portal

Student Portal for SHS Degree Program.

OT Student Portal

Student Portal for OT Degree Program.

Research

The department is engaged in multidisciplinary research.

	Ms. Ayendree Seneviratne BSc.(Hons) Speech & Hearing Sciences (Kel’ya), Diploma in Child & Adolescent Psychology (Distinction) - (Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology) , Teachers’ Training Course in the Montessori Method of Education (Havelock Gardens Training Centre)
	Specialization :	Speech and Language Therapy
	Contact :
	Tel	: 011-2958251 (office) / +94770232320 (Home)
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Research Interests:
Dyslexia Learning Difficulties Autism Stammering
Service :
Assist lecturers to conduct lectures and clinical examinations Conducting tutorials and practical sessions Assist to supervise students at Speech clinics Assist students in their academic and research projects Assisting both the academic and non-academic staff on administrative matters Assists to organize and implement conferences, workshops, research symposiums, guest lectures undertaken by the department
Ongoing Research :
Muttiah, N, Seneviratne, A.Y. Sri Lankan parents’ perspectives of their children’s experiences with using augmentative and alternative communication
Research Publications:
Oral Presentation :
Seneviratne, A.Y., Lokubalasuriya, L.B.T.C., & Liu, D., (2018, February). Is Visual Spatial Attention, A red flag for reading and writing difficulties? A Sri Lankan comparative study. Presented at the Young Researchers’ Symposium 2018, 14th February 2018, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Poster Presentations :
Seneviratne, A.Y., Lokubalasuriya, L.B.T.C., & Liu, D., (2017, November). Is Visual Spatial Attention, A red flag for reading and writing difficulties? A Sri Lankan comparative study. Presented at The 6th Global Congress for Consensus in Pediatrics and Child Health, Sri Lanka. Seneviratne, A.Y., Lokubalasuriya, L.B.T.C., & Liu, D., (2017, December). Is Visual Spatial Attention, A red flag for reading and writing difficulties? A Sri Lankan comparative study. Presented at The 2nd International Developmental Pediatrics Association Congress, Mumbai, India.

	Ms. B.M.L.K. Balasuriya BSc.(Hons) Speech & Hearing Sciences (Kel’ya) Audiologist
	Specialization:	Audiology
	Contact:
	Tel	: 011-2958251 (office)
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Research Interests:
Noise Induced Hearing Loss Central Auditory Processing Disorder
Service :
Assist lecturers to conduct lectures and clinical examinations Assist to supervise students at audiology clinics Conducting tutorials and practical sessions Assists to organize and implement conferences, workshops, research symposiums, guest lectures undertaken by the department Participating in research projects undertaken by the Department related to audiology Assist students in their academic and research Assisting both the academic and non-academic staff on administrative matters
Research Publications:
Published in conferences proceedings Oral presentations :
Balasuriya, B.M.L.K., Chandrasekara, J.M.A.U. Using Duration Pattern Test (DPT) to Assess Temporal Processing Abilities in Normal Hearing in Young Adults. Runner up- Young Researchers’ Symposium 2018, 14th February 2018, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

	Ms. Jayani Maramabge BSc.(Hons) Speech & Hearing Sciences (Kel’ya)
	Specialization:	Speech and Language Therapy
	Contact:
	Tel	: 011-2958251 (office) / +94717550842 (Mobile)
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Research Interests:
Dysphagia Voice Cortical Visual Impairment
Service :
Assist lecturers to conduct lectures and clinical examinations Assist to supervise students at Speech clinics Conducting tutorials and practical sessions Assists to organize and implement conferences, workshops, research symposiums, guest lectures undertaken by the department Participating in research projects undertaken by the Department related to Speech and Language Therapy Assist students in their academic and research projects Assisting both the academic and non-academic staff on administrative matters