Overview

Jophia Sunny is a dedicated and  highly skilled Speech Language Pathologist (Medical SLP), certified by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). She specializes in working with pediatric populations experiencing language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), syndromes, learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities, stuttering, and speech clarity issues. Her work focuses on helping children achieve functional communication and improve their quality of life. She brings diverse clinical experience and a deep passion for supporting individuals with communication needs. Enthusiastic, persistent, and compassionate, she is committed to delivering evidence-based therapy with honesty and professionalism.

In addition to pediatrics, Jophia has a keen interest in working with adults presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties, including aphasia and dysarthria. She strongly values a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with medical teams to enhance patient recovery, contribute to treatment planning, and ensure holistic care.

Education

• Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) – Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing
   

Training

• Oral Sensory Motor Intervention for Paediatric Feeding Difficulties – Dimensions Center for Child Development, Bengaluru 

Areas of Interest

• Pediatric communication disorders: ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, language delay, stuttering, and speech clarity issues
   
• Group therapy for children and adults
   
• Adult neurogenic communication disorders: aphasia, dysarthria, and swallowing difficulties
   
• Research in communication and rehabilitation sciences
   
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation and collaborative care models
   
• Early intervention and parent/caregiver training

Presentations

• Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing Clinical Conference
  “Treatment Approaches for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis Secondary to Guillain-Barré Syndrome”
   
• Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA), Bengaluru Chapter Conference
  “Effectiveness of Telepractice in Treating Voice of an Individual with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis Secondary to Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Case Study”
   
• 51st Anniversary Voice Foundation Symposium, Philadelphia, USA
  “Investigating the Effectiveness of Teletherapy in Treating Voice of an Individual with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis Secondary to Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Case Study”

Achievements

• Awarded “Best Aphasia Therapist” during clinical internship.