• "Ms. Kamath is one of the finest speech and language pathologists I have ever had the opportunity to work with and learn from in my clinical practice. In my experiences, she consistently has good outcomes with the patients she sees. With respect to her diagnostic skills, she is excellent. Her treatment planning skills are extraordinary, especially in the areas of cognitive skill building and remediation training."
    Barbara Bruno-Golden, Ed.D.
    Clinical Neuropsychologist


  • "I am an attending physician in the Department of Neurology at the Massachusets General Hospital. [Sucheta] approaches her vocation with the utmost seriousness. In addition, she has a striking empathy for her patients who come to her from all walks of life."
    Colin Timothy McDonald, M.D.
    Massachusets General Hospital


  • "The Steps to Success program has dramatically improved the quality of my life, so that I can once again feel like a productive member of society."
    Normand H. Belanger
    President, Bel-Nor Company


  • "Over the past 5 years I have referred several patients to Dr. Kamath; they have all greatly benefited from the intensive program and the rehabilitation had a major impact on their lives and occupation. These patients have unfailingly expressed their gratitude and praise for the help that Dr. Kamath provided."
    Nagagopal Venna, MD, MRCP
    Director, Neurology Clinic, Partners Neurology


  • "I consider my success to be a result of Sucheta's constant encouragement and sensitivity to the trepidation I felt. I would recommend Steps to Success to anyone who is suffering cognitive difficulties in their daily functioning. In fact, I have recommended Steps to Success to professionals such as myself who need better planning and organizational skills beyond what a manager's seminar may have to offer. The people in need of such services may not realize there is a way to improve their executive thinking. Many people at the top of the corporate ladder suffer the same disabilities as those who have a documented mild traumatic brain injury."
    Lisa C Newell, Esq.
    • ABOUT THE SPECIALIST
     

    Sucheta Kamath, MA (SLP), MA (Linguistics), BC-NCD

    Sucheta has a master's degree in Speech- Language Pathology from Ohio University and a Masters degree in Linguistics from the University of Bombay. She is board certified in Neurogenic Communication Disorders. Before moving to Atlanta (in 2001), she worked at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston for seven and a half years specializing in cognitive rehabilitation for a variety of disorders including Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI), strokes, ruptured aneurysms, brain tumors, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and others.

    Sucheta developed and conducts exceptional treatment programs for adults, ranging from an intense seven-week treatment program ("Steps to Success") to one-on-one individual training modules. In addition, her specialty includes training adolescents and children with challenges in the areas of complex attention, memory, internal/external organizational skills and academic study skills for auditory/visual and written information processing skills.

    Sucheta is a recipient of the Stephanie Macaluso Expertise in Clinical Practice award (1999) as well as Partners Award of Excellence (2000) from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She has received the Award of Continuing Education (ACE) from ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) for past several years. Sucheta is frequently invited to present various informative seminars and workshops for professionals, patients and family members.
    • Recent Presentations

        As an invited speaker, presented a 3-Hr. Workshop on "Memory Training for Patients with Brain Injury” as part of the conference on Managing Challenging Situations in Brain Injury Care
        Bethesda Hospital, MN - September 27, 2007

        Presented a session on " The Myth About Perfect Pitch: Developing “Vocal Image” Using Comprehensive Communicative Strategies” as part of the conference organized by the World Professional Association for Transgendered Health
        Chicago, IL - September 5, 2007

        As part of Second International Conference On “Vocational Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury”, Sucheta presented a poster on “Making a Grand Work Re-entry after a Brain Injury –A Social Competence Training (SCT) to Facilitate Return to Gainful Employment” Vancouver, Canada - May 23-25, 2007

        As an invited speaker at the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School (a private school in Atlanta) presented a teacher education program to the entire teaching staff on “Executive Dysfunction and Its Implications for School-wide Success”
        Atlanta, GA - April 13 &20, 2007

        Invited to present a 90 minute session on "Interdisciplinary Approach to Memory Training” as part of the conference on Interdisciplinary Approach to Neurotrauma Care
        San Antonio, TX - March 22-25, 2006

        Invited by the St. Jude Apostle Private School to conduct 2 half day training sessions to the elementary & middle school teachers on “Demystifying and Managing Executive Dysfunction”
        Atlanta, GA - February 15 & 22, 2006

        Invited speaker at Westminster Private School to conduct a training program for the elementary school teachers on “Classroom Management of Children with Executive Dysfunction”
        Atlanta, GA - February 8, 2006

        Professional in-service (1-hour) for the staff at Scottish Rite-the Children’s Health Care of Atlanta on “Demystifying Pragmatic Disorders in Children with Non Verbal Learning Disability”
        Atlanta, GA - September 16, 2005

        Presented a 1-day workshop on "Innovative Treatment of Attention and Memory Disorders in Patients with Brain Injury"
        Cleveland, OH - March 23, 2005
        Sarasota, FL - February 12, 2005

        Invited speaker at the Center for Jewish Education and Experience for their AMIT Community School Program on “Teaching Disorganized Children”
        Atlanta, GA - February 7, 2005

        Conducted a 2-hour Teacher’s Workshop at the Pace Academy on “Demystifying Executive Dysfunction”
        Atlanta, GA - January 15, 2005

        Presented 2-day workshops on "Cognitive Rehabilitation for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MBTI): A comprehensive Framework for Academic and Professional Reentry"
        Austin, TX - March 12 &13, 2004
        Indianapolis, IN - November 7 & 8, 2003
        Kansas City, MO - September 6 & 7, 2003
        New York, NY - August 8, 2003

        Presented a 90-minute seminar on “Teaching Effective Study Skills to Middle School Students” at the annual Learning Disabilities Association meeting
        Atlanta, GA - October, 2003

        Presented a 2-Hr. Teacher’s Workshop at Christ the King Private School on “Beyond Focus: Helping Your Disorganized Children” Atlanta, GA - April 2003

        Invited speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Georgia Speech and Hearing Association (GSHA) and gave a presentation on “Memory Training”
        Atlanta, GA - March 2003

        Managing children with attention problems in your class
        Atlanta, GA - November 2002

        Presented a 90-minute seminar on “Metacognitive Approach to Remedial Reading” at the Annual Learning Disabilities Association Meeting
        Atlanta, GA - October, 26, 2002

        Invited Speaker at the Emory Hospital invited Sucheta to where did a Two-Hour presentation to the professional staff (including SLPs, OTs, PTs, Recreational Therapist, Social Workers and nursing staff) regarding “Interdisciplinary approach to Memory Training”
        Atlanta, GA - July 2002

        Invited by Emory Hospital to speak to the professional staff (including SLPs, OTs, PTs, Recreational Therapist, Social Workers and nursing staff) and present an “Interdisciplinary Approach to Memory Training”

    • Affiliations

        *Member of American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
        * Member of ASHA's Special Interest Division for Neurogenic Communication Disorders
        * Member of the Academy of Neurogenic Communication Disorders and Sciences(ANCDS)
        * Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF) –Past president and current member

    • Licensure

        *ASHA - CCC Certificate from the Board of Academy of Neurogenic Communication Disorders: (BC-NCD)
        *Georgia State Licensure
        *Massachusetts State Licensure

     

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