Dr. Ramachandra Delivers International Address and Takes on Leadership Role with PSHA
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Dr. Vijayachandra Ramachandra, professor in Marywood University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, recently delivered a plenary address at an international conference on neurodiversity and inclusion and was named vice president for professional practice of the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association (PSHA) for the current academic year.
On August 18–19, 2026, Dr. Ramachandra delivered a plenary address at the International Conference on Neurodiversity and Inclusion, hosted by the School of Psychological Sciences at Christ University in Bengaluru, India. The conference brought together scholars, clinicians, educators, and professionals from diverse disciplines to explore current perspectives and practices related to neurodiversity and inclusion.
In his role as PSHA vice president for professional practice, Dr. Ramachandra will address key issues and emerging concerns affecting the practice of speech-language pathology across diverse professional settings. He will also oversee PSHA committees representing schools, early intervention, higher education, healthcare and telehealth, private practice, and mission integration, as well as additional committees established by the PSHA Executive Board.
These accomplishments reflect Dr. Ramachandra’s continued engagement in the academic and professional communities supporting communication sciences and disorders.
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