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Dr. Bhagyashri Antapurkar is an Indian Audiologist, Speech Language Pathologist and Autism Specialist with more than thirteen years of professional experience in speech, language and hearing sciences. Dr. Bhagyashri Antapurkar is the Founder and Chairperson of AdiAaru Speech and Hearing Solutions (AASHS), a rehabilitation centre operating multiple branches in Pune, Maharashtra. She is recognized for her work in speech therapy, hearing rehabilitation, autism intervention and communication disorders, serving thousands of children and families through evidence-based therapeutic practices.
Early Life
Dr. Bhagyashri Antapurkar was born on 4 September 1985 in Nashik, Maharashtra, India. She developed an interest in communication sciences and rehabilitation from an early age, which inspired her career in audiology and speech-language pathology.
Education
Dr. Bhagyashri Antapurkar has pursued advanced education in audiology, speech-language pathology and healthcare management.
Her qualifications include:
- Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech (DHLS)
- Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP)
- Master of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Management (PGDHM)
- Honorary Doctorate in Audiology and Speech – Maryland State University, USA
She is a registered Rehabilitation Professional under the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI Registration No. A32491) and an accredited member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Career
Dr. Bhagyashri Antapurkar has been practicing as an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist for more than thirteen years. She has worked with hospitals, rehabilitation centres, clinics and preschools before establishing AdiAaru Speech and Hearing Solutions (AASHS).
She currently serves as the Founder and Chairperson of AdiAaru Speech and Hearing Solutions, with centres located in Lohegaon, Ivy Estate, Wagholi and Bawadi Road, Wagholi, Pune.
Her clinical practice focuses on comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of individuals with speech, language, hearing and developmental disorders. She has successfully supported thousands of children and families through individualized therapy programmes designed according to internationally accepted clinical standards.
Areas of Specialization
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Audiology
- Hearing Assessment
- Hearing Aid Consultation
- Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Delayed Speech and Language Development
- Early Intervention
- Parent Counselling
Services
AdiAaru Speech and Hearing Solutions provides services including:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Audiological Evaluation
- Hearing Aid Services
- Cochlear Implant Therapy
- Autism Intervention
- ADHD Therapy
- Delayed Speech Therapy
- Behavioural Therapy Support
- Parent Counselling
- Developmental Assessment
- Early Childhood Intervention
The centre follows an evidence-based and individualized therapy approach, with every child receiving a comprehensive evaluation followed by a customized therapy programme.
Achievements
- Impact Women Award – CED Foundation associated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, New Delhi (2025)
- Mahatma Gandhi National Service Award – MSME, New Delhi (2025)
- International Achievers Award – Oberon Production LLP, New Delhi (2026)
She has also participated in numerous national and international conferences, workshops and continuing education programmes in audiology, speech-language pathology and developmental rehabilitation.
Vision
Dr. Bhagyashri Antapurkar believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to communicate with confidence and dignity. Through AdiAaru Speech and Hearing Solutions, she continues to promote evidence-based rehabilitation, compassionate care and early intervention, with the vision of creating better pathways for speech, language and hearing development while improving the quality of life for children and their families.