Meet Our Team - Milestones Center Salem

Dr. D Priyadarshini completed her undergraduate from Govt. Stanley Medical College. She did her Diploma in child health from Madhurai Medical College, after which she completed her D.N.B (pediatrics) from Dr.Mehta Children Hospital. She's been awarded Dr. J Viswanathan award during her DCH for excelling in pediatrics.

Professionly experienced with 7 years in diagnosing and treating developmental disorders. Has interest in childhood development and bringing out the abilities in each child. Has done play therapy in special needs children from national association of play therapy. Aimed at early identification, screening and early intervention of childhood disorders.

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An alumnus of the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD, Chennai) and has two years of experience in the disability sector, specializes in psychological assessment, diagnosis, psycho-education, counseling, behavioral and neuropsychological interventions for children and adolescents with Developmental Disorders, intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD/ADD, learning disabilities (LD), emotional and behavioral disorders. Enthusiastic individual with a passion for working in the field of mental health to improve the well-being of an individual and community.

An exemplary special educator and mentor, who has been serving students with multiple learning and developmental disabilities for 10 years with unconditional love and positive reinforcement. Well-experienced in treating children suffering from dyslexia and discalcia, by developing IEP (Individual Education Plan). She had been an active attendee in multiple behavioral modification orientations and workshops that enriched her knowledge in rehabilitating and assessing physically and mentally impaired children.

She is having 15 years experience in the field of physiotherapy. She has experience in assessing and treating childhood disorders. She also works on development and designing their individual therapeutic programmes to assist children in overcoming motor delays and gross motor defects. She also works on development, rehabilitation and improvement of movement skills, flexibility strength and endurance.

She has completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Vinayaga missions college of physiotherapy, Salem. She is having 2 years of experience in Shanmuga hospital, Salem. She is assessing and treating children with their delayed milestones and physical difficulties (co-ordination, balance, gait pattern). She works with children to achieve their optimal physical development in daily living and encourage children to do best of their abilities.

Dr. Aruna is our psychiatrist and has a masters in the field of psychiatry. She possesses specific skills and interest in aiding children with autism, hyperactivity, specific learning disability, poor academic performance, school refusal, behavioural related problems, substance misuse etc.

Her experience in handling therapies such as parenting and family therapy, emotion focused therapy, mindfulness based therapy and play therapy, has helped various children with developmental delays to lead a much better and happier life.

Ms. A. Aarthi completed her post-graduate in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing (MERF-ISH), Chennai. She has been specialized in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and had experience in assessment and management of various speech and language disorders and administration, interpretation, and management of different audiological evaluations at clinical postings of Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMC), Chennai, and Voluntary Health Services Hospital, Chennai.

R.Blessy Pricilla completed her undergraduate in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Holy cross-college, Trichurapalli. She has hands-on experience in Screening, Assessing, Diagnosing, and treating patients with speech disorders, language disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, social communication disorders, neurocognitive disorders, hearing impairment in children and adults. She has experience in treating children and adults with language and speech disorders, hearing impairment, and neurogenic disorders at clinical postings of Kanyakumari Medical college and hospital, Nagercoil.

K. Elaya bharathi, Senior Occupational Therapist, Studied in KMCH College of Occupational Therapy. He has completed his UG in December 2000 and has experience in Pediatric Neurology for more than 14 years and also has experience in Sensory integration, Cognitive behaviour therapy, Play therapy, ADL assessments, and training.

J.K Sandhiya is an Occupational therapist who has experience with assessing and diagnosing children with developmental disorders, childhood psychiatric disorders, neurological disorders in Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH), Coimbatore. She has also had practical exposure in treating children with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral palsy, Global Developmental Delay, Chromosomal abnormalities. Her motto of life is helping small hands to do big things to live life to the fullest.