Ms Dumini De Silva
MSc in Applied Statistics (C'bo),MSc (Speech Language Pathology and Audiology) (India), BSc (Speech and Hearing Sciences) (India), Dip. Sign Language (NIE)
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Department of Disability Studies
Department of Disability Studies
Specialization
Audiology
Research Interests
- Hearing health promotion
- Outcomes of hearing amplification devices
- Geriatric audiology
Orations/Guest lectures/Invited Speech/Plenary
- Panelist in the Roundtable discussion on “Initiatives at university from within and in collaboration” at the Access to and Through Education Conference, virtual conference, Kelaniya Colombo, Sri Lanka (2021, August 23-24). Organized by the University of Colombo and the University of Kelaniya.
Awards and fellowships
- University of Queensland Research Training Tuition Fee Offset scholarship for
pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Queensland, Australia - 2023 - Conference Travel Grant, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka -2019
300,000 LKR received to present a research paper at the Annual Convention of American Speech Language and Hearing Association, Orlando, USA - Travel grant, Nippon Foundation, Tokyo, Japan - 2019
Grant to attend a university consortium that aimed at providing a collaborative
platform for research and training on Deaf education and Sign Linguistics. The
consortium was held in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan.
Publications
Book Chapters, Sections and Study Guides
- Hettiarachchi, S., de Silva, M.D.K., Wijesinghe, T., Susantha, B., Geshani, A., Rasak, M. (2019). “Free but Not Fair: A Critical Review of Access to Equal and Equitable Education for Deaf Children in Sri Lanka.” In Knorrs, H., Brons, M., & Marschark, M (Eds.), Deaf Education Beyond the Western World (pp.211-237). New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-088051-4
Publications in peer reviewed journals and book chapters
- Fernando, G. K. S., Fernando, W. K. T. R., & de Silva, M. D. K. (2022). Anxiety and depression in patients with post-surgical dysphagia in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, 13(1). DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v13i1.8357
- De Silva, M.D.K. (2017). Impact of Hearing Loss on the Child Development. Antharkarana- Annual report of inclusive education (pp. 9-13). Maharagama: National Institute of Education.
- De Silva, M. D. K., Kooknoor, V., Shetty, H.N., Thondadarya, S. (2016). Effect of multichannel and channels free hearing aid signal processing on phoneme recognition in quiet and noise. International Journal of Health Science and Research. 6(3):248-257.
- Ileperuma, L.D. & de Silva, M.D.K. (2022). Introduction of a competency-based evaluation framework to assess clinical skills of Speech and Hearing Sciences specialising in Audiology undergraduates. In K.K.A.S. Yapa et al. (Eds.) Achieving Build-In Quality. Proceedings of the Ruhuna Quality Assurance Sessions 2022 (pp. 67-71) University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. Retrieved from https://docs.fohss.lk/storage/0dbd61057a19f1d42453a7ecc60d299c/0dbd61057a19f1d42453a7ecc60d299c/Proceedings-RUQAS-2022.pdf.pdf ISBN: 978-624-5553-31-0.
- Amunugama, E. M. D. W. H. L. & de Silva, M.D.K. (2021). Development and validation of a record sheet for fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. In S. Peiris & T. Thanaraj (Eds.) Research for Betterment of Humanity. Proceedings of the SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Sciences and Humanities (pp. 513- 519) Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2783-8862.
- de Silva, M.D.K. & Thissera, J.H.D.S.P. (2021). Occupational noise induced hearing loss among the dental professionals working at Dental Institutes in Sri Lanka. In R. Jayewardene et al. (Eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science- 2021 (pp. 69). Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-624-5873-15-9.
- Kumara, J.A.L.R., de Silva, M.D.K., Sivasubramanium, G. (2020). Attitudes and knowledge of sri lankan speech and language therapists towards stammering. In P.A. Jayantha et al. (Eds.) Proceedings of 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference 2020 (pp. 124). Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. ISSN: 1391- 8796.
- de Silva, M.D.K., & Balasooriya, L. (2022, November 17-19). A pilot initiative for hearing screening in adults in Sri Lanka. Virtual poster presented at the Annual Convention of American Speech Language and Hearing Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
- Adhikaram, Y.K.Y.S., & de Silva, M.D.K. (2022, November 17-19). Implementation of telepractice for the paediatric speech and language disorders in Sri Lanka. Virtual poster presented at the Annual Convention of American Speech Language and Hearing Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
- Amunugama, E. M. D. W. H. L. & de Silva, M.D.K. (2022, October 6-7). Development and validation of a documentation tool for an instrumental feeding assessment; Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). Paper presented at the InFocus 2022- Student Research Forum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Damayanthi, T.G.J.L., Umesha, M.A.T., de Silva, M.D.K., Jayasena, B.N. (2022, October 6-7). Central auditory processing skills in children with a history of early-onset otitis media: a scoping review. Paper presented at the InFocus 2022- Student Research Forum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Dharmawardana, M.G.N.W., & De Silva, M.D.K. (2022, October 6-7). Mobile applications for auditory verbal therapy: review of content and quality. Paper presented at the InFocus 2022- Student Research Forum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Kumari, H.R.G.M., & de Silva, M.D.K. (2022, October 6-7). Knowledge and attitudes towards children with disabilities among primary school teachers in Mathugama Educational Zone; a preliminary study. Paper presented at the InFocus 2022- Student Research Forum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Wijayasinghe, W.A.P.N., Kumarasiri, K.G.S.I., de Silva, M.D.K., Ekanayaka, E.M.D.L., Karunathilake, K.G.L.R.A.D., Senevirathne, A., Sumanasena, S.P. (2022, July 24). Clinical profile of children with Down Syndrome in a multi-disciplinary tertiary care centre in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at International Conference for Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists & Speech and Language Therapists- 2022, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Dilshani, R.M., & de Silva, M.D.K. (2021, November 18-20). Speech therapists' knowledge of safety practices and service delivery during COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of American Speech Language and Hearing Association, Washington D.C., USA.
- Fernando, G.K.S., Fernando, W.K.T.R., de Silva, M.D.K. (2021, September 21-24). Anxiety and depression among the patients with dysphagia following oral maxillofacial and neck surgery in four selected hospitals in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Paper presented at 134th Anniversary International Medical Congress 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Adhikaram, Y.K.Y.S., & de Silva, M.D.K. (2021, August 23-24). Knowledge and perception of speech therapists and parents in telepractice for the intervention of paediatric speech and language disorders in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at Access to and Through Education Conference, virtual conference, Kelaniya & Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Ishara K.H., & de Silva, M.D.K. (2021, January 23). The reaction by parents to stuttering instances of children who are attending speech therapy in Western Province government hospitals. Paper presented at 5th Biennial Conference of Sri Lanka Association for Child Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Livera, H., & de Silva, M.D.K. (2020, November). 10649: Socio-demographic and hearing aid related factors that influence use of hearing aids. Proposal accepted at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, CA (Convention cancelled).
- Ishara K.H., & de Silva, M.D.K. (2020, November). Cognitive emotional behavioural reactions to stuttering instances by parents of children who are attending speech therapy. Proposal accepted at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, CA (Convention cancelled).
- Athawuda, N., & de Silva, M.D.K. (2019, November 21). “Understanding pragmatic skills in children of 6 to 8 years with Trisomy 21”. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of American Speech Language and Hearing Association, Orlando, USA.
- Shivaramalingam, V., & de Silva, M.D.K. (2014, December 21). "Association between mobile phone usage and hearing sensitivity among third year students of University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka." Paper presented at "A Voice for All" conference on Speech Language Therapy, Audiology and Disability, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- de Silva, M.D.K., Kavya, M., Saldanha, S. (2011, January 22). "Klienfelter Syndrome: a case study." Poster presented at XLIII Indian Speech and Hearing Conference, Kolkata, India.
Other (eg newsletters, magazines, etc)
- De Silva, M.D.K. (2017). Impact of Hearing Loss on Child Development. Antharkarana- Annual report of inclusive education (pp. 9-13). Maharagama: National Institute of Education.
Ongoing Research
- Chung, K., de Silva, M.D.K., Ileperuma, L.D. Efficacy of a free iOS hearing test app for testing the hearing sensitivity of adults in Sri Lanka.
- Siriwardhana, D.D., de Silva, M.D.K., Scholes, S., Weerasinghe, M.C., & Walters, K. Prevalence of hearing loss and use of hearing aids among older adults in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.
- de Silva, M.D.K., Ileperuma, L.D., Perera, D. Self-reported audio-vestibular symptoms of COVID-19: a preliminary study in Ragama, Sri Lanka.
- Wijayasinghe, W.A.P.N., Sumanasena, S.P., Kumarasiti, K.G.S.I., Ekanayaka, E.M.D.I., Senevirathne, A., Karunathilake, K.G.L.R.A.D., de Silva, M.D.K. Clinical profile of children with Down Syndrome in a multi -disciplinary tertiary care centre in Sri Lanka.
Professional Contributions
Positions held and holding in academic and scientific bodies
- Subject Expert Panel of Speech Therapists and Audiologists of Ceylon Medical College Council, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2022-2025).
- University Grants Commission, Colombo, Sri Lanka.Member of the subcommittee on formulating a Policy Framework for special needs education to cater to the needs of students with disabilities in Higher Educational Institutes under the Standing Committee on Education (2022-2023).
- Committee member of the Lanka Academy of Audiologists (LAA) (2018 – present)
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Director of Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities, University of Kelaniya (2018- 2021)
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Committee member of the Corporate Plan Committee, University of Kelaniya (2018-2021)Webmaster of the Department of Disability Studies (2022)
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Member of Department Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Disability Studies (2019)
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Committee member of the Centre for Disability Studies, Department of Disability Studies (2017 to date)
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Committee member of the Student's Welfare and Admissions Committee, Faculty of Medicine (2021 to date)
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Committee member of the Green Practice Committee, Faculty of Medicine (2021 to date)
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Student counsellor, Faculty of Medicine (2020- 2021)
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Director of Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities, University of Kelaniya (2018- 2021)
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Committee member of the Corporate Plan Committee, University of Kelaniya (2018-2021)
Service Functions
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Teaching
- BSc in Speech and Hearing Sciences specializing in Audiology
- BSc in Speech and Hearing Sciences specializing in Speech Therapy
- BSc in Occupational Therapy
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Review curriculum of BSc in Speech and Hearing Sciences programme
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Develop curriculum for the Masters programs in Speech and Hearing Sciences
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Research supervisor of undergraduate research projects in Speech and Hearing Sciences
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Conducting and coordinating the University Audiology Clinic
Medical Faculty Responsibilities
- Committee member of the Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine (2023)
- Webmaster of the Department of Disability Studies (2022-2023)
- Member of Department Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Disability Studies (2019)
- Committee member of the Centre for Disability Studies, Department of Disability Studies (2017 to 2023)
- Committee member of the Student's Welfare and Admissions Committee, Faculty of Medicine (2021 to 2023)
- Committee member of the Green Practice Committee, Faculty of Medicine (2021 to 2023)
- Student counsellor, Faculty of Medicine (2020- 2022)
- Co-coordinator, for developing a Student Information System to handle examinations at Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine (2021-2023)
- Student mentor, Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine 2019-present
Contact Details
Department
Disability Studies
Disability Studies
Tel
0112958 251 (office)
0112958 251 (office)
Email
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