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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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Offers courses for Speech and Hearing Science degree.

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Research

The department is engaged in multidisciplinary research.

Research Projects - Batch 10

	Index No	Student Name	Research Title	Principal Supervisor	Secondary Supervisor
1	SH/2016/001	M.K.A.U. Abeyrathne	Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Colorado Learning Difficulties Questionnaire: Parent Report Screening Measure into the Sinhala language	Ms. Nimesha Didulani Danthanarayana	-
2	SH/2016/002	M.S. Batheegama	Awareness of Risk Factors Impact and Prevention of Voice Problems among School Teachers in the Hambantota Educational Zone	Ms. Gayithri Sivasubramanium	-
3	SH/2016/004	S.P.D. Chandramali	Working with and Learning from Children with Disabilities: Experiences of Speech and Hearing Sciences Undergraduates at the University of Kelaniya	Dr. Lathika Athauda	-
4	SH/2016/005	T.G.J.L. Damayanthi	Impact of early onset otitis media on central auditory processing deficits: a scoping review	Ms. Bandini Jayasena	-
5	SH/2016/006	M.G.N.W. Dharmawarda	Mobile applications for auditory verbal therapy : review of content and quality	Ms. Dumini de Silva	-
6	SH/2016/008	S.N. Ginigaddara	Primary caregivers’ satisfaction on the provision of speech and language therapy services for adults via telehealth in Sri Lankan clinical context	Ms. Nina Anupama Panterliyon	Dr. Isuru Dharmarathna
7	SH/2016/009	H.P.U.P. Heiyanthuduwa	Translation, cross cultural adaptation and validation of the Community Integration Questionnaire- Revised with a sample of Sinhala speaking adults in Sri Lanka	Ms. Sumali Karunaratne	Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana
8	SH/2016/010	H.M.R.P. Hennayake	Establish normative data for the Toddlers Early Emerging Receptive and Expressive Vocabulary Checklist for Sinhala speaking children aged between 12 to 18 months in the Uva province: A pilot study	Dr. Nimisha Muttiah	-
9	SH/2016/011	I.F. Isma	Awareness of noise-induced hearing loss and usage of hearing protective devices among the young population aged 18 to 35 years old in Puttalam city in Sri Lanka	Ms. L.D. Illeperuma	-
10	SH/2016/012	H.A.K.M. Jayashanka	Attitudes and perception toward children with disabilities among primary education teacher trainees in the national colleges of education	Ms. M.D.K. De Silva	-
11	SH/2016/013	W.K.L. Karunarathna	Effectiveness of an educational workshop for improving ICU nurses' knowledge on managing dysphagia in patients with tracheostomy at government hospitals in Sri Lanka	Ms. K.D.R.D. Perera	Dr. Saumya Rathnayake
12	SH/2016/015	K. Krishnaveni	Teacher’s knowledge on symptoms, attitudes and classroom teaching strategies for specific learning Disabilities: A study among Tamil speaking primary school teachers in Nuwara Eliya Educational Zone, Sri Lanka	Ms. Amandhi Vichithra Caldera	-
13	SH/2016/016	H.R.G.M. Kumari	Knowledge and attitudes toward children with specific learning disabilities among primary school teachers in the Mathugama Educational Zone; a preliminary study	Ms. M.D.K. de Silva	-
14	SH/2016/017	M.T. Madapathage	Communicative effectiveness and speech intelligibility among older adults population in kandy district	Dr. Saumya Rathnayake	-
15	SH/2016/018	S.P.A.S. Madhya	Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of a Hearing environment and Reflection on quality of life measurment for children questionnaire to be used in the sri lankan clinical context	Ms. Bandani Jayasena	-
16	SH/2016/019	K.D.I. Madushani	Experiences of mothers of children with hearing loss-a qualitative analysis	Ms. L.D. Illeperuma	Mrs. Lakshika Udugama
17	SH/2016/020	H.D. Madushika	Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Vocal Fatigue Index into Sinhala	Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana	-
18	SH/2016/021	H.M.T. Mihirangani	Early digital screen usage and severity of Autism spectrum disorder	Ms. Uvini Colonne	-
19	SH/2016/023	T. Moganapriya	Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Rastreamento de Alteracoes Vocais em Idosos-RAVI (Screening for voice disorders in older adults) tool into Sri Lankan Tamil	Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana	-
20	SH/2016/025	W.M.M.D. Nagahawatta	Effectiveness of vocal hygiene program among undergraduate music student in University of Visual and Performing Arts and University of Kelaniya	Ms. Bandini Jayasena	-
21	SH/2016/026	K.P.N.H. Nishshanka	Perceptions of educational experiences among Sinhala speaking adolescents with dyslexia in Sri Lanka	Ms. Amandhi Caldera	-
22	SH/2016/028	P.M.M.D. Pandithasekara	Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Aging Voice Index into Sinhala language	Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana	Ms. Sumali Karunarathne
23	SH/2016/029	V. Parththeepan	An evaluation of tele therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic at a university-clinic in Sri Lanka; a preliminary study	Dr. Dinushee Atapattu-Bakmeewewa	-
24	SH/2016/030	D.T.K. Perera	Objective physiological parameters of suck-swallow coordination in premature infants	Ms. Lakshika Udugama	Dr. Isuru Dharmarathna
25	SH/2016/032	N.T.P.G.B. Prasangi	Physiological parameters of breast-feeding in pre-term and full term infants with feeding disorders	Dr. Isuru Dharmarathna	-
26	SH/2016/035	S. Sarvesvaran	The awareness of dyslexia among the Tamil speaking primary School teachers in the Kilinochchi district	Dr. Shyamani Hettiarachchi	-
27	SH/2016/036	M.F.A. Siddeeka	Parents’ lived experiences on accessing tele based speech and language therapy for children with autism at the AYATI center during COVID-19 pandemic	Ms. Kalhari Dissanayake	Dr. Shyamani Hettiarachchi
28	SH/2016/037	G.N. S.C. Silva	Parents’ satisfaction with services provided by the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) lending library at Ayati center	Dr. Nimisha Muttiah	-
29	SH/2016/038	M. Sivija	Knowledge about vocal care and treatment options to cure voice problems among Tamil speaking radio jockeys in Sri Lanka	Ms. Gayathri Subramaniyam	-
30	SH/2016/039	S.A.K.V. Sooriyaarachchi	Siblings' perspective on using augmentative and alternative communication in Sinhala with their sister or brother with cerebral palsy attending a community based multi-disciplinary center in Sri Lanka	Dr. Shyamani Hettiarachchi	-
31	SH/2016/041	T. Masomi	Translation and Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Quantitative Checklist for Autism in Toddlers Parental Questionnaire into Sri Lankan Tamil language	Ms. Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayana	Ms. Nethmie Yahampath
32	SH/2016/042	M.K.D.N. Thilakrathna	Translation, Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Autism Family Experience Questionnaire into the Sinhala language	Ms. Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayan	Ms. Nethmie Yahampath
33	SH/2016/043	W.G.Y. Vinodani	Postives and negatives of online teaching for grade 3 to 5 children with learning disabilities in Galle district	Dr. Thilini Lokubalasooriya	-
34	SH/2016/044	I.G. Wanigasooriya	Evidence-Based practice among speech therapists in Sri Lanka	Ms. Uvini Colonne	-
35	SH/2016/045	W.M.S.M. Wanninayaka	Perspectives of parents on telehealth for children with learning disability during covid-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka	Dr. Thilini Lokubalasooriya	-
36	SH/2016/046	G.L.V. Wathsarani	Swallowing Difficulties in Healthy Ageing-Adults in Colombo and Gampaha Districts	Dr. Dinushee Atapattu-Bakmeewewa	-

Research Projects - Batch 11

	Student number	Student name	Supervisor 1	Supervisor 2	Research title
1	SH/2017/001	A.W.A.D.K.S. Abaysekara	Dr. Dinusha Nonis		A Study of Awareness and Knowledge of Stuttering among Caregivers of Children Registered at the Ayati Center in Sri Lanka.
2	SH/2017/002	M.I.F.Afra	Dr surani nakkavita		The knowledge and perception of ASD among preschool teachers in Trincomalee, Kinniya Pradesh Saba.
3	SH/2017/003	W.M.A.G.A.S.Amarasinghe	Miss. Yashodha Hettiarachchi		Perspectives of special education teachers on using Individualized Education Plans during online education for children with Autism between 5 to 10 years of age in Gampaha district.
4	SH/2017/004	A.M.N.L.Ampemohotti	Dr. Dinusha Nonis		Experiences and expectations of adults who stutter attending speech and language therpay for stuttering in Sri Lanka
5	SH/2017/006	P. M. N. M. Bandara	Dr. Shyamani Hettiarachchi		Parents' self reported experience of feeding related care of their premature infants while admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and now attending AYATI CENTRE in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study
6	SH/2017/007	K.P.S. Buddhini	Dr. Thilini Lokubalasuriya		Phonological awareness skills among grade 1 and grade 2 typically developing sinhala speaking children in selected five schools in Rathnapura District of Sri Lanka
7	SH/2017/008	P.D.J.De Silva	Ms.Fathima Shimla Hamza		Attitudes and Support of grandparents towards Children with Disabilities below age of 5 Years; Across sectional study from Kalutara Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka.
8	SH/2017/009	T.A.P. De Za	Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana		Measurement properties of instruments assessing aphasia impact on social participation: A COSMIN systematic review
9	SH/2017/011	T.Farook	Mrs. Dumini de Silva	Ms. Lakmini Balasuriya	Audiological Profile of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder in Paediatric Population in a Selected Audiology Clinic
10	SH/2017/012	M. I. S. Farvin	Ms. Buddhima prasangika Samaraweera		parental perspectives on the parent implemented communication intervention programs for Tamil speaking Children with Autism spectrum disorder in Trincomalee District.
11	SH/2017/013	Fasra M.F.	Ms. Sumali S. Karunarathne	Ms. Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayanaa	Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Gain for Adults Aged 20 - 30 Years Through Video Head Impulse Test - A Normative Study
12	SH/2017/014	O.D.S.Fonseka	Dr. Isuru Dharmarathne		Determining the proportion of dysphagia in post-stroke patients admitted to a teaching hospital in Sri Lanka
13	SH/2017/015	J. F. Habsa	Ms. Dumini de Silva		Parent reported challenges and expectations on hearing aid usage in children aged between births to 15 years from a selected audiology clinic
14	SH/2017/016	M.F.F Hudha	Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayana		Teachers’ Attitudes and Experiences on Inclusive Education for Students with Hearing Impairment in the Matale District of Sri Lanka.
15	SH/2017/017	M.J.Nifla Israth	Ms.Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayana	Ms. Chanuli Jayathilake	Tinnitus Complaints among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka
16	SH/2017/018	Piyumi Jayasingha	Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana		Measurement properties of Frenchay Aphasia Screening Test across different languages : A COSMIN systematic review
17	SH/2017/019	S.A.H.D Jayathilake	Dr. Nimisha Muttiah		"Vivesa": Let's read storybooks - Evaluating the effectiveness of an online, self-paced training intervention for Sinhala speaking parents of children with complex communication needs: A pilot study
18	SH/2017/020	I.L.P.Karunarathne	Ms. Nina Panterliyon		Translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the Dysphagia Handicap Index (DHI) into Sinhala Language
19	SH/2017/021	H.S.W.Karunasekara	Ms. Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayana		Translation, Cross-cultural adaptation, and Validation of Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life questionnaire into the Sinhala language for adults using hearing aids
20	SH/2017/022	K.Y.W.Kiriella	Dr.Lathika Athauda		Parents' attitudes and experiences related to speech and language therapy among Sinhala speaking children with Down Syndrome attending the Ayati Center for children with disabilities.
21	SH/2017/024	J. K. S. T. Kumarasinghe	Dr. Shyamani Hettiarachchi		Parental experiences of the decision making process regarding percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion and it's post management in children with developmental disability accessing university clinic Sri Lanka
22	SH/2017/026	R.W.Shanika Madhushani	Ms. Gayanthi Kodithuwakku		Nurses knowledge regarding oropharyngeal dysphagia in Badulla district
23	SH/2017/029	A.M.F Nawshidha	Dr. Surani Nakkawita		Managing challenging behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorder: Effective intervention strategies and challenges faced by speech and language therapists working in Sri Lanka
24	SH/2017/030	L.W.A.M.Niranji	Dr.Nimisha Muttiah		Satisfaction of parents participating in early intervention for the management of children with autism spectrum disorder at Ayati center.
25	SH/2017/031	G.G.A.N.Nirmani	Dr.Isuru Dharmarathne		Health- Related quality of parents of children with feeding disorders in a tertiary care clinical setting in western province, Sri Lanka
26	SH/2017/032	R.P.H.Omega	Dr.Dinusha Nonis		Awareness and reactions of stuttering in children who stutter aged 3-7 years based on paental perceptions in Gampaha District Sri Lanka
27	SH/2017/033	L. A. Pemmini	Dr. Dinushi Nonis		Perceptions towards childhood stuttering and its management among Sinhala and English-speaking preschool teachers in Bope - Poddala divisional secretariat of Galle District,
28	SH/2017/034	S.M.S.I.Perera	Ms. Shimla Hamza	Dr. Shyamani Hettiarachchi	Fathers’ attitudes towards father-child interaction and how they interact with their children aged 2 - 2 ½ years in home setting in the Puttalam District.
29	SH/2017/035	G. P. C. W. Prabodhani	Ms. Gayithri Sivasubranium		Awareness of Risk Factors of Voice Problems and Vocal Care among Female Student Teachers in the National Colleges of Education in Kurunegala District
30	SH/2017/036	H.A.R.P.Kumari	Dr.Dinushee athapattu Bakmeewewa		Experiences of adults with neurological communication disorders using aided Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems in a lower-middle income country
31	SH/2017/037	R.M.N.P.Rathnayake	Ms Dumini de silva		Awareness of voice disorders and vocal hygienic practices among sports coaches in the North Western Province.
32	SH/2017/039	M.M.F. Rumaiza	MS. Gayathri Sivasubramaniam		Knowledge of risk factors for voice problems and its impact on quality of life among primary school teachers in Muthur educational zone, Trincomalee District
33	SH/2017/040	M. M. F Shahnas	Dr. Thilini Lokubalasuriya		Phonological awareness skills development among grade one and two typical Tamil speaking children in trincomalee district Sri Lanka
34	SH/2017/041	P.H.G.S.Sandarenu	Dr Dinushee Athapaththu Bakmeewewa		Parent's perception on supporting a child above 4years and above with diagnosis of cerebral visual impairment (CVI)
35	SH/2017/042	H.P. Shaini	Ms.Sumali Karunaratne	Ms.Lakmini Balasuriya	Translation,Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Abreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit questionnaire with a sample of Sinhala speaking adult hearing aid users in Sri Lanka.
36	SH/2017/043	A.Sinduja	Ms. Gayanthi Kodithuwakku		Perceptions of parents of children with and without disabilities on inclusive education in Hatton educational zone.
37	SH/2017/044	Tharmalingam.A	Ms Dumini de silva		Development and standardization of monosyllabic word lists in Sri Lankan Tamil for testing Speech Identification Score for adults
38	SH/2017/048	U.A Wimalaweera	Ms.Samanthi kalupahana		Prevalance occupational and social impact of voice disorders in tuition teachers in kurunegala town,Sri Lanka
39	SH/2016/049	T.Sujitha	Ms. Gayathri Sivasubramaniam		Self- perceptions of the effects of voice problem on quality of life among adults accessing treatment in three selacted hospital in ampara district

Research Projects - Batch 9

	Index No	Student Name	Research Title	Supervisor
1	SH/2015/001	W.K.D.S.Y. Adikaram	Knowledge and perception of Speech Therapists and parents on Telepractice for the intervention of paediatric Speech and Language Disorders in sri Lanka	Ms. Dumini De Silva
2	SH/2015/003	W.A.A.D.K Ariyasena	Speech and Language Therapy Interventions for Dysarthria in Parkinson’s Disease: An Updated Systematic Review	Dr.Deepani Siriwardana
3	SH/2015/004	M .H.F. Atheeka	Therapy techniques used by speech and language therapist to treat dysphagia in patients diagnosed with Parkinson diseases - A scoping review	Miss.Gyathri sivasubramanium
4	Sh/2015/006	K.M.A. Dinidu Bandara	Cross - cultural adaptation, translation , and validation of the " Unhelpful Thoughts and Beliefs About Stuttering ( UTBAS) Scales " into Sinhala	Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana, Ms.Nethmi Yahampath
5	SH/2015/007	M.Y.R.Y. Bandara	The effectiveness of using both languages during speech and language therapy for bilingual toddlers with language delay; A scoping review	Ms. Dumini De Silva
6	SH/2015/008	H.D.S.M Dabare	Teacher-rated parental involvement in hearing impaired students’ education programs in the Kurunegala District and its related challenges	Ms. Nimesha didulani danthananayana
7	SH/2015/009	D.M.S.K.Dissanayaka	Communication approaches and techniques for children with hearing impairment. Scoping review	Ms.Didulani Danthanarayana
8	SH/2015/010	D.W.D.R.K Dissanayaka	Developing a questionnaire to evaluate emotional and behavioral problems among adolescents with Dyslexia	Ms.Rangika Perera
9	SH/2015/012	M.A.A.Farwin	Knowledge on vocal hygiene, voice disorders and among primary teachers in the Musali Educational Division, Mannar District, Sri Lanka	Ms.Bandini Jayasena
10	SH/2015/013	W.L.M. Fernando	Maternal experiences during the establishment of feeding among infants who have feeding issues, at selected neonatal and pediatric units in Gampaha district.	Ms Yvonne Weerasinghe
11	SH/2015/018	D.M.C Kalpani	Parental Perceptions of Childhood Voice Disorders Affecting Quality Of Life of Children with Voice Disorders in Uva Province: A pilot study”	Ms.Bandini Jayasena
12	SH/2015/019	M.karththeesvaran	Awareness level on communication disorders of children among Tamil speaking primary school teachers in Trincomalee District	Ms.L.daskon
13	SH/2015/020	K.A.T.Madushani	Inclusive primary school teachers’ efficacy in adapting classroom instructions for children with learning disabilities in the Thanamalwila Education Zone	Ms.Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayane
14	SH/2015/021	N. Venuga	Caregiver perspective on strength and difficulties in behaviour, emotion and relationships of children with Down's syndrome in Mannar and Jaffna Districts: pilot study	Ms. Ayendree
15	SH/2015/022	N.A.R.S. Nishshanka	Undergraduate Speech and Language Therapy student's perception about their clinical learning environment in Sri Lanka	Ms. Uvini Colonne
16	SH/2015/023	J.M.W. Pathirana	The role of a speech and language therapist in a main stream school - A scoping review	Ms.Rangika Perera
17	SH/2015/024	W.M.K. Perera	Translation and adaptation of a dysarthria assessment tool to be used in the Sri Lankan clinical context	Dr. Saumya Rathnayaka
18	SH/2015/025	G.V.Prabodani	A Survey on current knowledge and practices of teleaudiology among audiology professionals in Sri Lanka	Ms. B.N. Jayasena
19	SH/2015/027	R.H.M.A.C. Rajakaruna	What are the barriers effecting to academic acheivement of hearing impaired school children in South East Asian region; A scoping review	Ms. Bandini Jayasena
20	SH/2015/028	R.M.L.C. Ranathunga	Self-ear cleaning and associated risk of ear injuries and ear related symptoms among students in the University of Kelaniya, Sri Anka	Ms. Dinukshi Ileperuma
21	SH/2015/029	R.M.T. P. K Rathnayake	Parents' perceptions of nasogastric tube feeding of children between 1-6 years with cerebral palsy.	Dr.Shyamani Hettiarachchi
22	SH/2015/031	S.F.Risniya	the knowledge about learning disabilities, class room strategies of tamil speaking primary school teachers and barriers that they face when teaching children with learning disabilities in Kuliyapitiya educational zone.	Ms.Samadhi Gunathilaka/ Ms.Jeyani irosha
23	SH/2015/032	M.V.A.Sahnas	Speech and Language Therapist's perspectives of professional quality of life.	Ms.Dinukshi Ileperuma
24	SH/2015/033	A.P.G. Sankalpani	Scoping review on psychosocial impacts in adults with dysarthria	Ms.Asanka Weerasinghe
25	SH/2015/034	C.S.D Serasinghe	Oral feeding difficulties among children with cerebral palsy, aged between birth to 5 years: special challenges faced by primary caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic	Dr.Shyamani Hettiarachchi
26	Sh/2015/036	S. Jeevitha	Knowledge about voice and the importance of voice as an educational resource among primary school teachers in mannar district madhu educational division.	Ms. Gayithri Sivasubramanium
27	SH/2015/037	M.U.D.C. Sumanasiri	Pediatric dysphagia assessments used by SLTs in LMICs-A scoping review	Mrs.Uvini Colonne
28	SH/2015/040	R. P. R. K. Wijethunga	Infection control and hand hygiene practices of Audiology service providers in the Western province of Sri Lanka.	Ms. Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayana
29	SH/2015/041	J.A.M.B.Xavier	Content validation of an informal auditory skill assessment tool for Sinhala speaking primary school- age children in Sri -Lanka;A Delphi study	Ms.Samadhi Gunathilaka/ Ms. Jayani irosha
30	SH/2015/042	G.A.W.Hasuni Yasora	A pilot study of identifying mothers’ lived experience of supporting children with Dyslexia	Mrs. Rangika Perera
31	SH/2015/043	H.M.K.M.Herath	Communication - related experiences of employees with cerebral palsy at work places in Sri Lanka	Dr. Shyamani Hettiarachchi
32	SH/2015/044	R.M.Dilshani	Speech therapists's knowledge and service delivery during COVID - 19 in Sri Lanka	Ms. Dumini De Silva
33	SH/2015/045	S.Thadsaieni	Parental challengers, intervention strategies and the knowledge about the special needs among parents of children with hearing impairment attending Nuffield School, Kaithady, Jaffna	Ms.Samadhi Gunathilaka/ Ms.Jeyani irosha
34	SH/2015/046	M.A.T.Umesha	Speech Therapy Interventions for Acquired Apraxia of Speech: An Updated Systematic Review	Dr.Deepani Siriwardana
35	SH/2015/047	I.T.G.C.Y Kumarage	Translation, adaptation and, validation of the Communication Matrix parent version to use with Sinhala speaking parents.	Dr.Nimisha Muttiah
36	SH/2015/050	E.M.D.W.H.L. Amunugama	Development and validation of a documentation system for Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)	Ms. Dumini De Silva
37	SH/2015/052	L.W.H.C . Wijesooriya	Challenges faced by speech and language therapists when working with adults who stutter in Sri Lanka	Mrs. Nethmie dulanga Yahampath
38	SH/2015/053	N.H.M.W.W.S.M. Herath	Prevalence and associated factors of voice disorders among older adults; an updated systematic review	Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana
39	SH/2015/054	M.D.N.M. Kumarathunga	Scoping review on voice changes and assessments used with people undergoing thyroidectomy	Dr.saumya Rathnayaka
40	SH/2014/002	D.M.K.M. Bandara	Applicability and reliability of Penetration and Aspiration Scale in patients with stroke related dysphagia in the Sri Lankan clinical context	Dr. Saumya Rathnayaka
41	SH/2014/037	E. G. D. M. Swarnathilaka	Stimulation strategies for the stroke patients with Oro-pharyngeal Dysphagia used in low and middle-income countries: A scoping review	Mrs.Uvini Colonne
42	SH/2014/053	P.M. Wijesiriwardhana	Developing and piloting Expressive language and Behavioral Rating Scalefor 0-5 year children with Autism Spectrum Disorder for speech and language therapists in Sri Lanka	Ms. Ayendree
43	SH/2014/054	T.A.I.Peiris	Validation of The Toddlers Early Emerging Receptive & Expressive Vocabulary Checklist for Sinhala speaking children aged between 12 to 24 months.	Dr.Nimisha Muttiah
44	SH/2013/063	S.M.N Sudeshani	Sri Lankan special education teacher ‘s knowledge, attitudes and skills towards Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the Kandy district.	Dr.Nimisha Muttiah

Research Projects - Batch 8

	Index No	Student Name	Research Title	Supervisor
1	SH/2014/001	H.H.Dinithi Anjalee	A Retrospective Study On the Effectiveness of Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder	Dr. Nimisha Muttiah
2	SH/2014/003	W.G.S.S.Warakagoda	Developing Assessment Tasks to Identify Intelligibility among Sinhala Speaking Preschool Age Children with Phonological Difficulty in Embilipitiya Educational Zone	Dr. Kawshalya Perera
3	SH/2014/004	D.M.B.T.Dassanayaka	A pilot study to develop a vocabulary checklist to assess early language development in children aged between 12 to 24 months	Dr. Nimisha Muttiah
4	SH/2014/005	D.M.S.S.Dissanayaka	The Impact of Voice Problems on the Reactivity to Stress among Undergraduate Music Students from Two Universities in Sri Lanka	Mrs.G.Subramaniyam
5	SH/2014/006	K.M.S.K.Ekanayaka	Parental perspective on a speech and language therapy program carried out at home for children with hyper functional voice disorders.	Ms. Nethmi Yahampath Ms. Ayendri Seneviratne
6	SH/2014/007	G.K.S.Fernando	Anxiety and Depression among the Patients with Dysphagia Following Oral, Maxillofacial and Neck Surgeries in Four Tertiary Care Hospitals in the Western Province, Sri Lanka.	Dr Roshan Fernando & Ms Dumini de Silva
7	SH/2014/008	B.R.K.H.Gunawardhana	An exploration of newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists’ perceptions about their clinical preparedness in dysphagia management in Sri Lankan context.	Dr.Shyamani Hettiarachchi
8	SH/2014/010	M.H.A.D.C.A.D. Hettiarachchi	Current clinical practice on discourse level analysis used in the assessment of adults with acquired language disorders in government hospital setting in Sri Lanka	Ms. Nethmie Yahampath & Ms Ayendree Seneviratne
9	SH/2014/012	M.S.Irfana	Awareness about learning disabilities among primary school teachers in selected schools in the Thamankaduwa educational zone	Dr. Samanmali Sumanasena
10	SH/2014/015	J.H.S.Jayathissa	Use of spontaneous gesture patterns of people with aphasia at conversational level	Dr.Dinushee Atapattu & Ms Gayanthi Kodithuwakku
11	SH/2014/016	K.T.U.Jayathissa	A Survey on the impact on communication to employment encountered by individuals with Hearing Impairment in the Kandy District	Ms. Dinukshi Illeperuma
12	SH/2014/017	K.T.G.Jinadasa	The analysis of conversational features between the Individuals with Dementia and their Communication Partners in natural conversation	Dr.Dinushee Atapattu
13	SH/2014/019	K.A.W.M.Kudaarachchi	Impact of stuttering related emotions on participation in educational activities among adolescents with stuttering in Western province	Ms Thilanka Wijesinghe & Ms Rangika Perera
14	SH/2014/022	P.Madubhashini	Effect of a play based training program on interactive skills of caregivers of children with autism.	Dr. Samanmali Sumanasena
15	SH/2014/025	K.G.R. Nirdeshi	Quality of life and depression among patients with head and neck cancers with communication difficulties-A preliminary study	Dr.Aruni Hapangama
16	SH/2014/026	A.A.R.M.Nisansala	The perspectives of speech and language therapists on the use of non speech oral motor exercises(NSOMEs) in the intervention for dysarthria.	Dr.Dinushee Atapattu
17	SH/2014/028	R.S.S.Priyadarshana	Administering the Sinhala Pedi-EAT to detect feeding difficulties in children with disabilities: Evidence from a university clinic in Sri Lanka	Ms. Isuru Dharmarathne
18	SH/2014/030	B. Rumaisha	Effectiveness of Augmentative and Alternative Communication method as perceived by the parents of children with cerebral palsy aged between 4 to 15 years at the multidisciplinary clinic- Ragama	Dr Nimisha Muttiah
19	SH/2014/034	P.H.M.Sepalika	Documenting Principal Caregiver experiences of management of dysphagia in children with cerebral palsy in two settings in Sri Lanka.	Dr.Shyamani Hettiarachchi
20	SH/2014/035	H.S. Sewwandi	A preliminary study to develop a social pragmatics check list for Sinhala speaking 4-5 years old children	Dr. Samanmali Sumanasena
21	SH/2014/036	N.K. Chamila sewwandi	Identifying communication informativeness and effectiveness of the narrative discourse among people with aphasia using objective measures and listeners research report	Dr. Saumya Rathnayaka
22	SH/2014/038	M.M.N.Vanshani	Perceptions on inclusive education held by parents of children living with Down syndrome	Ms.Lasanthi Daskon
23	SH/2014/039	W.B.M.I.P.Weerasekara	Parent reported mealtime eating problems in 3- 6-years olds with Autism Spectrum disorder; pilot study	Ms.Samadhi Gunathilake & Shyamani Hettiarachchi
24	SH/2014/041	A.R.Asna	Translation and Validation of the Daily Hearing Aid Function, Care and Maintenance Checklist for Sri Lankan Tamil Parents with Hearing Impaired Children	Ms.Bandini Jayasena
25	SH/2014/043	C.L.Jayathilaka	Auditory dysfunctions and associated risk factors among patients with mild traumatic brain injury in North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka	Ms. Uvini Colonne
26	SH/2014/044	V.G.S.Maduwathi	Knowledge and Practices on Classroom Strategies use by Primary School Teachers of Selected Schools for the Deaf in Western Province	Ms.Bandini Jayasena
27	SH/2014/046	A.S.R. Zumla	Knowledge and Attitudes towards infant hearing loss among the midwives working in Kalmunai	Ms. Dumini de Silva
28	SH/2014/050	S.B.M.De Silva	Dysphagia Evaluation: Practice Patterns of the Speech and Language Therapists in Western province, Sri Lanka	Ms.G.Subramaniyam
29	SH/2013/020	E.K.H.Ishara	Cognitive, emotional and behavioural reactions to stuttering by parents of children who are attending speech-language therapy units in government hospitals in Western province	Ms. Dumini de Silva
30	SH/2013/022	H.G.D.C.Jayasekara	Explore the Perceived Areas of Supportive Care Needs of the Patient who are Undergoing Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer in General Hospital Badulla and Apeksha Hospital Maharagama	Ms Samanthi Kalupahana
31	SH/2013/068	K. Thusja	The awareness of dyslexia among the Tamil speaking primary school teachers in Kilinochchi district	Ms Thilini Lokubalasuriya
32	SH/2013/076	Tharushi herath	Stress Levels and Coping Strategies among caregivers of children with learning disabilities attending an outpatient multi-disciplinary clinic in the Western Province of Sri Lanka.	Dr Pavithra Godamune
33	SH/2012/064	D.M.S.Weerawardhana	Awareness on childhood speech and language difficulties among preschool teachers in the Benthota Elpitiya divisional secretariat	s

Research Projects - Batch 6

	Index No	Student Name	Supervisor	Research Title
1	SH/2012/003	Nipuni Adikari	Ms Thilini Lokubalasoorya	Teacher identified features of language and literacy skills of children with Dyslexia age between 5-8 years in Sri Lanka
2	SH/2012/005	A.M.T.M.Athapattu	Ms Dinukshi Illeperuma	Sensorineural hearing loss in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus between 45-55 years in a Tertiary Healthcare Center in Sri Lanka
3	SH/2012/006	B.G.M.N.S. Athawuda	Ms Dumini De Silva	Understanding pragmatic skills in child with trisomy 21 in the age range of 6-8 years
4	SH/2012/007	Ishara Bandara	Ms Rangika Perera & Dr Samanmali Sumanasena	Development of phonological awareness in Sinhala speaking children age 5.00- 5.99 years
5	SH/2012/008	Nasma Naseem	Ms Lasanthi Daskon	Challenges and opertunities for inclusive education: Perceptions of parents of children with disabilities receiving SLT services in Colombo district
6	SH/2012/009	B. Buzra	Ms. Shakeela Saleem	A normative study data on phonological process of aged 2:0-2:11 years old in monolingual Sri Lankan Tamil speaking children in Trincomalee
7	SH/2012/010	Nirmani Charundya	Ms Thilini Lokubalasoorya	Developing a screening tool to identify reading difficulties of children age beteen 6- 7 : pilot study
8	SH/2012/011	Dilusha Chathurangani	Ms Bandini Jayasena	Commonly used voice therapy techniques by Sri Lankan speech and language therapists for treating organic voice disorders in adults
9	SH/2012/012	Ishara Chathurangani	Ms. Thilanka Wijesinghe	Effectiveness of voice intervention protocol for the management of clients with hyper functional voice disorders in 2 districts in Sri Lanka
10	SH/2012/014	Budhdhika Dilushi	Ms Isuru Dharmarathne	Using the pedi- EAT to identify feeding difficulties in children with CP in Sri Lankan context
11	SH/2012/015	T. Elilnangai	Dr Shyamani Hettiarachchi	Developing and pilot testing of post- stroke Dysphagia screening protocol for speech and language therapists in Sri Lanka
12	SH/2012/016	A.Rukshana	Ms. Shakeela Saleem	A normative study on phonological error patterns established by 2 years old Sri Lankan Tamil speaking children in the Batticola district
13	SH/2012/017	N.T.F Farzana	Dr Nimisha Muttiah	Early emerging two- word combination in Tamil speaking children between 12-26month in Kandy
14	SH/2012/019	N.F Rifasa	Ms. Shakeela Saleem	The acquisition of grammar and building multi word utterances of Sri Lankan Tamil speaking children aged 2-3 years in Trincomale District
15	SH/2012/023	T.A.Hewage	Ms Dumini De Silva	Self- reported diagnostic audiological practices in Sri Lanka
16	SH/2012/024	D.M.G.I.S Jayaweera	Dr Samanmali Sumanasena	Knowledge and perceptions about AAC systems among special education teachers in Kandy district
17	SH/2012/025	N.Jinogiga	Ms Gayathri Sivasubramaniam	Perception on the impact of voice problem and prevention of voice problems in Batticaloa district
18	SH/2012/027	Gayathri Kumudu	Dr Samanmali Sumanasena	Expressive language skills in Sinhala speaking children with Down`s syndrome age between 3-5 years in children attending special clinics in the Gampaha District
19	SH/2012/028	Nimeesha Sanjeewani	Ms. Thilanka Wijesinghe	Adaption of the communication attitude test for Sri Lankan Sinhala speaking adults with stuttering
20	SH/2012/029	M.I.P.S Kumari	Dr Shyamani Hettiarachchi	Develop a perspectives Sinhala language phonology app for intervention for children age 3-5 years.
21	SH/2012/031	Kumuditha Kumarihami	Dr Saumya Rathyanake	Speech and language therapists’ perspectives of the currant clinical practice on management of aphasia in Sri Lankan context.
22	SH/2012/032	Hasani Lakchani Withanage	Ms Bandini Jayasena	Development of a Synthetic Sentence Identification Test to Assess Auditory Figure Ground Discrimination in Normal Hearing Young Adults; A Pilot Study
23	SH/2012/034	U.L.A.I.S Liyanaarachchi	Dr Nimisha Muttiah	Evaluating the effectiveness of using tablet computers to teach children with ASD to request
24	SH/2012/035	M.R.Madushani	Ms Eranthi Chathurika & Ms Didulani Dantanarayana	Sleep disturbances and remedial measures among patients with chronic tinnitus receiving treatments at selected hospitals in Western Province of Sri Lanka
25	SH/2012/037	Ishara Nawodini	Ms Thilini Lokubalasoorya	Classroom strategies used by the primarily school teachers for the students with writing difficulties in the Puttalm district
26	SH/2012/040	Larissa Nonis	Dr Nimisha Muttiah	Clinical practices related to Augmantative & Alternative communication (AAC) among SLTs in Sri Lanka
27	SH/2012/041	Hansika Pathirana	Ms Dinukshi Illeperuma	Effectiveness of the vocal hygiene program among primary school teachers with self- reported voice problems in Matara education zone
28	SH/2012/042	M.T.A Sajini Perera	Ms Isuru Dharmarathne	Adaptation and validation of the Behavioural Paediatric Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS) in Sinhala
29	SH/2012/043	Madhusha Piyumali	Dr Shyamani Hettiarachchi	Translation and adaptation of the EAT – 10 screening tool into Sinhala to detect dysphagia among adults in Sri Lanka
30	SH/2012/047	R.M.D.L Rathnayaka	Ms Rangika Perera & Dr Samanmali Sumanasena	Factors influencing of the development of early language skills in children with reading difficulties in Gampaha district
31	SH/2012/049	Karthiga Ravel	Ms Gayathri Sivasubramaniam	Knowledge of the risk factors for and effects of voice problems among physical education teachers in Manar District
32	SH/2012/052	S.I.S Samarasingha	Dr Nimisha Muttiah	Effectiveness of shared book reading to increase receptive vocabulary skills of 3-4 years old children with A
33	SH/2012/054	Sanjeewani Gamage	Dr Saumya Rathyanake	Association between comprehension of question & sentence complexity among people with aphasia in Sinhala speaking context
34	SH/2012/056	Pawithra Sewwandi	Ms Eranthi Chathurika & Ms Didulani Dantanarayana	Inclusive preschool teacher’s knowledge, attitudes towards communication difficulties and faced challenges when working with children with communication difficulties in Hambanthota district.
35	SH/2012/058	D.C.C. Sooriyaarachchi	Dr Samanmali Sumanasena	Association between symbolic play and language development 1-3 years old children with ASD
36	SH/2012/062	Nirosha Weerakkodi	Ms Eranthi Chathurika & Ms Didulani Dantanarayana	Knowledge on ASD and usage of different communication strategies for children with ASD among special education teachers in Gampaha district.
37	SH/2012/063	Asanka Weerasinghe	Ms Rangika Perera & Dr Nimisha Muttiah	Identifying early semantic relations in Sinhala speaking children between 12 months and 24 months in Matale district
38	SH/2012/065	M.T.C. Wickramarathne	Ms. Ayeesha Nazeer	Evaluating classroom participation of Sinhala speaking deaf/hard of hearing students in the general education classroom by using translated classroom participation questionnaire(CPQ)
39	SH/2012/066	O. Aroshi	Dr Shyamani Hettiarachchi	Adaptation and pilot of the “Nair hospital bedside swallowing assessment” protocol for post- stoke adults in Sri Lanka
40	SH/2012/068	W.G.N.S.A.Wimalathunga	Ms. Thilanka Wijesinghe	Identification of voice characteristics among female primary school teachers in the Wellawaya education zone.
41	SH/2012/069	Sewwandi Premathilaka	Ms Dumini De Silva	Family members’ perception on speech and language therapy services for persons with Aphasia in Kurunegala district
42	SH/2011/004	S. Aroyaseeli	Mr. Anton Pushparajah	Descriptive study on language development among pre and full term infants of 12- 24 months in Manar district of Sri Lanka
43	SH/2011/006	A.W.H Baanu	Mr. Anton Pushparajah	Morphological development among 42- 48 months Muslim Tamil speaking children in Batticalo district in Sri Lanka
44	SH/2011/019	A.M.S.K Ekanayaka	Dr Saumya Rathyanake	Knowledge and skills required to work with ASD, speech and language therapy students’ and clinicians’ perspectives of current practice in Sri Lankan context.
45	SH/2011/022	Achala Fernando	Dr Samanmali Sumanasena	The pattern of pragmatic skills development in children aged 3- 5 years with ASD to attending at a selected speech therapy clinic
46	SH/2011/024	S. Gowsiny	Ms Gevani Prahalathan	Typical phonological error patterns of four year old Sri Lankan Tamil speaking children in Mulative district
47	SH/2011/064	Sameera Sadaruwan	Ms Lasanthi Daskon	Awareness on speech and language therapy service among government primary school teachers in the district of Monaragala
48	SH/2011/084	Chathura Withana	Dr Saumya Rathyanake	Perception of the speech and language therapy student regarding knowledge and skills required to work with people with Aphasia
49	SH/2011/088	K. Jeganathan	Mr. Anton Pushparajah	Pattern of lexiacal production in 12- 24 months old children in Tamil speaking nuclear and extended families in Batticalo district of Sri Lanka