Akhila R N is a Speech Language Pathologist with over 8 years of dedicated experience in the field of paediatric speech therapy. Licensed RCI speech language pathologist. She has built a practice rooted in individualized, child-led therapy and parent empowerment. A firm believer in lifelong learning, she continues to pursue advanced training and certifications to refine her practice and improve client outcomes. By combining evidence-based methods with creative and holistic approaches, she strives to make therapy both effective and enriching for children and their families.
- Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of communication disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Language Delays, Motor Speech Disorders (such as Apraxia), Articulation Disorders, Stuttering, Social Communication difficulties, Oral Motor problems, and Voice Disorders.
- She is particularly known for her ability to design and conduct parent training workshops that translate research into practical, everyday strategies for families.
- Akhila’s philosophy centers on the belief that therapy is most effective when families are actively involved.
- She works systematically to bring meaningful change into daily routines, equipping parents with tools to support their child’s communication development at home.
- Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing from Mysore University
- Master’s degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University
- Certified therapist in Hanen Programs (More Than Words and TalkAbility)
- Certified in Talk Tools (Levels 1 & 2)
- PROMPT Therapy (Introduction and Bridging)
- Play Therapy
- Certified Storyteller
- Life Member of the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Language Delays
- Motor Speech Disorders (such as Apraxia)
- Articulation Disorders
- Stuttering
- Social Communication difficulties
- Oral Motor problems
- Voice Disorders
- Individualized, child-led therapy approaches
- Parent-training programs for home-based communication development
- Hanen Programs (More Than Words and TalkAbility)
- Talk Tools (Levels 1 & 2)
- PROMPT Therapy (Introduction and Bridging)
- Play Therapy
- Certified Storyteller
- Life Member of the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA)
