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[[File:National Institute of Speech and Hearing.jpg|thumb|നിഷ് (നാഷണല്‍ ഇന്‍സ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് ഓഫ് സ്പീച് ആന്‍ഡ്‌ ഹിയറിംഗ്)]]
The '''National Institute of Speech and Hearing''' ('''NISH''') is an institute devoted to the education and rehabilitation of individuals with [[Communication disorder|speech-language]] and [[hearing impairment]]s located in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], the capital city in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It was established in 1997 on the initiative of the state of Kerala and is a self-financing affiliate college of the [[University of Kerala]].<ref>''[[Times of India]]''. (14 April 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20131030120934/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-14/thiruvananthapuram/31341651_1_cochlear-nish-speech-therapy "NISH team to help cochlear implant project"]. Retrieved 10 November 2013.</ref><ref>Nair, Sangeetha (2 February 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20131110113410/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-02/thiruvananthapuram/31016834_1_nish-deaf-students-wipro-academy "Wipro offers jobs to 6 deaf students"]. ''[[Times of India]]''. Retrieved 10 November 2013.</ref><ref>[[University of Kerala]]. [http://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/affiliatedcolleges/affiliate_college/112.html Affiliate Colleges: National Institute of Speech & Hearing]</ref> NISH also runs early intervention programmes for speech, language, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Its academic courses include Bachelor in Audiology & Speech and Language Pathology, Master in Audiology & Speech and Language Pathology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (for the hearing impaired), and Bachelor of Fine Arts (for the hearing impaired).

==Internal mentoring==
The NISH launched a [[mentoring]] programme for first year students. Each teacher is given three or four students to mentor.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}}

==Experiential learning==
A program of [[experiential learning]] was started at the NISH in December 2012 with 17 students participating in an activity-based learning method where the students become performers and the teachers, facilitators.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}}
== Activities of NISH==
* Implementation of various disability-related projects of Govt. of India and Govt. of Kerala.

* Consultative work on policy formulation and implementation on disability as assigned by Government

* Trans-disciplinary assessment and intervention for various disabilities ( Communication Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Other Developmental Disabilities) by audiologists, speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, special educators, psychologists, ENT doctors, and Neurologists.

* Early intervention programs for young hearing-impaired children before school age

* Early intervention programs for young children in the Autism Spectrum

* Academic programs including degree courses for Hearing Impaired students,

* Professional rehabilitation courses like BASLP, MASLP, DECSE, and DISLI.

* Assistive Technology (AT) assessment, implementation, and follow-up.

* Counseling and parent guidance.

* Camps and outreach programs such as Public Seminars, Hands-on workshops, CRE programs

* Social relevant research in the field of disability & rehabilitation

* Collaborative projects with institutions in India as well as international

* Faculty exchange programs with institutions working in similar areas both domestic and international

* Internship and employment support for students with industrial organizations

==References==
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{{Scientific Research in Kerala |state=collapsed}}
{{Health in Kerala |state=collapsed}}

[[Category:Research institutes in Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[Category:Healthcare in Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[Category:Rehabilitation medicine organisations based in India]]
[[Category:Non-profit organisations based in India]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1997]]
[[Category:1997 establishments in Kerala]]
[[Category:Colleges affiliated to the University of Kerala]]

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