Dr. Pinky Biswal
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech Therapy
Master in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP), Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)
About Ms. Pinky Biswal
Ms. Pinky Biswal is an experienced Speech Language Pathologist with more than seven years of clinical experience in assessing and managing speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. She has been part of Zulekha Hospital since 2021 and works closely with children and adults to help improve communication and functional abilities.
Her professional journey includes five years at Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs in Dubai and two years at a speech and hearing clinic in Bangalore, India. Through her work across diverse patient groups, she has developed extensive experience in supporting individuals with developmental, neurological, and communication challenges
Educational Qualifications
- Master in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP)
- Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)
Special Interests
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Intellectual disability
- Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)
- Voice disorders
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Stuttering and stammering
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Research / Publications
- Development of Syntax Test in Odiya Speaking Children.
- Video Fluoroscopic Evaluation: "Gold Standard" Technique for Swallowing Disorders in Pediatric and Adult Populations.
- Effect of Speaker Age on Speech Recognition and Perceived Listening Effort in Older Adults with Hearing Loss.
FAQs
Ms. Pinky works with individuals experiencing speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders, as well as communication difficulties associated with developmental conditions.
Yes. She has experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and helping them develop communication and language skills suited to their individual needs.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a motor speech disorder that affects a child's ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech. Speech therapy plays an important role in improving communication.
Yes. She provides assessment and therapy for children and adults who experience stuttering or stammering, helping them improve speech fluency and confidence in communication.
Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing food, liquids, or saliva. Assessment is recommended when swallowing problems affect nutrition, hydration, comfort, or safety during eating and drinking.