Dr. Dasmine Fraclita D’Souza
Assistant Professor
Department of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (at Mangalore)
Qualification: Ph.D; MASLP; BASLP
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical supervision and patient care
Diagnostic consultancy and intervention of speech, language, and swallowing disorders
Manpower development of students pursuing BASLP and MSc (SLP)
Guide: Dissertations/Conference presentations/Clinical Conference
Clinical Conference Coordinator
Alumni Coordinator
Social Media Manager for the “Dept. of Audiology & SLP, KMC Mangalore”
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Language Disorders in Children | II Year / IV Sem (UG) |
| Dysphagia | II Year / III Sem (PG) |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Speech-Language Pathology | Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 2025 |
| MASLP | Audiology and Speech Language Pathology | Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 2016 |
| BASLP | Audiology and Speech Language Pathology | Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 2014 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore | Assistant Professor | Teaching, Research, Clinical Management | September 2025 - till date |
| Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore | Clinical Supervisor – Speech Language Pathology | Clinical Management and Research | November 2018 – September 2025 |
| Father Muller College of Speech and Hearing | Speech Language Pathologist – Grade I | Teaching, Research and Clinical Management | July 2016 – November 2018 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Cognitive Communication, Dysphagia
Area of Expertise
Cognitive Communication, Dysphagia, Motor Speech Disorder, Child Language Disorder
Area of Research
Cognitive Communication and aging
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member of Rehabilitation Council of India, 2016 – A52438
- Member of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA), 2014 – L15092593
- Member of Dakshina Kannada - Indian Speech and Hearing Association (DK-ISHA), 2016
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