06/04/2026
A two-day workshop titled “ARTH – An Aural Rehabilitation Workshop” was successfully conducted through the collaborative efforts of the Cochlear Implant Group of India; The Assam Branch of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (AISHA); and Composite RegionalCentre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Guwahati on 4th and 5th April, 2026. The program was conducted at the Auditorium, CRCSRE, Guwahati under the able leadership and guidance of Director, CRCSRE, Guwahati. Dr. Aziza Karim, Clinical Assistant (Speech and Hearing) coordinated the programme on behalf of the Centre.
The objective of the workshop was to enhance knowledge, clinical skills, and awareness regarding aural rehabilitation among the professionals of Assam.
A total of 23 Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists and Special Educators in the field of Hearing Impairment attended the programme.
The Resource Persons of the 2 days programme were Dr. CHANDAN Saha, Director, Decibel Hearing Clinic, Kolkata ; Ms. Leena Vishwakarma, Director and CI Program Coordinator, Ahmedabad and Pragnya Bharadwaj, Pratidhwani, Guwahati.
The workshop focused on
the principles and practices of aural rehabilitation for individuals with hearing impairment and cochlear implant users.
The inaugural session commenced with a welcome address by the Ms Manashi Sharma, Secretar, AISHA. It was followed by felicitation of dignitories and Lighting of Lamp to mark the inauguration of the programme.
During the two days the resource persons delivered lectures and conducted interactive sessions on various aspects of aural rehabilitation, including auditory training, speech perception, counselling strategies, and technological advancements in cochlear implants.
During the technical sessions, participants were exposed to both theoretical frameworks and practical approaches.
Case studies and hands-on demonstrations enabled attendees to gain deeper insights into assessment and intervention techniques. Special emphasis was laid on individualized rehabilitation plans and family-centered approaches.
Practical sessions and group activities further strengthened participants’ understanding and application of learned concepts.
Overall, the two-day workshop proved to be highly informative and beneficial, contributing to the professional development of participants and promoting excellence in the field of aural rehabilitation.
Dr. Aziza Karim
Programme Coordinator
CRCSRE, Guwahati