Shikha Merin Philip

Speech-Language Pathologist | RCI Registered | Pediatric Specialist
Shikha Merin Philip
Qualification B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Areas of Expertise Pediatric Speech Disorders Language & Communication Disorders Assessment & Intervention
Registration RCI Registered Professional
Specialization Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy
Language(s) English / Malayalam

Shikha Merin Philip is a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She is a registered professional with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), bringing clinical excellence and a child-centered approach to every therapy session.

Shikha specializes in pediatric speech, language, and communication disorders, with extensive clinical experience in assessment and intervention for children. She is committed to evidence-based practice and designs individualized therapy programs that support optimal communication development in each child she works with.

Approach & Practice

Her approach is rooted in evidence-based, play-based therapy that makes sessions engaging and effective for children. She conducts thorough assessments to identify each child's unique communication profile and develops targeted intervention programs to address their specific needs — whether related to articulation, fluency, language comprehension, expressive language, or social communication.

Areas of Clinical Focus

Speech Sound Disorders — articulation and phonological difficulties

Language Delays & Disorders — receptive and expressive language challenges

Fluency Disorders — stuttering and cluttering in children

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) — for non-verbal or minimally verbal children

Research & Publications

Shikha has actively contributed to the academic and clinical knowledge base through peer-reviewed research. Her published papers include:

A Survey Based on Exceptional Learning Platform

Comparison of Vocal Hygiene Awareness in Priests and Pastors

E-Screen Mobile Use and Language Development in Children

Awareness on Hazardous Noise, Importance of Ear Protective Devices and Safety among Carpenters in Kerala