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BRSC, MRSC (Bharathidasan University),

B.Ed (Annamalai University );

PGDPM (Annamalai University),

M.Sc Psychology (Tamil Nādu Open University);

Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University)

Dr. Finita Glory Roy

Associate Professor

Email finita.roy@jgu.edu.in
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ORCID ID 0009-0008-7825-455X
Key Expertise Wellbeing Psychology, neuropsychology, mental health, disability studies, assistive technology, behavioral therapy, psychosocial interventions, neurodevelopmental disorders, physical rehabilitation, health psychology, vocational rehabilitation,community-based rehabilitation, quality of life, rehabilitation counselling.

BRSC, MRSC (Bharathidasan University),

B.Ed (Annamalai University );

PGDPM (Annamalai University),

M.Sc Psychology (Tamil Nādu Open University);

Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University)

Biography

Dr. Finita Glory Roy is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, OP Jindal Global University, Haryana, India. With over 30 years of experience in academia and school settings, she holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Science & Special Education coupled with a Master of Rehabilitation Science, Master of Psychology, Bachelor of Education, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management. Dr. Roy leads the Masters in Rehabilitation Science and Masters in Community Psychology programs, where she focuses on curriculum development, student mentorship, and securing research funding. Her academic role also includes interdisciplinary collaborations, community outreach, and providing expert consultations in the field of disability rehabilitation.

Prior to her current position, Dr. Roy served as an Educational Counsellor and Resource Specialist at Bala Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School in Chennai. There, she developed individualized education programs and provided counseling services to support student achievement and well-being. During her tenure as Assistant Professor at the PG and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Science & Special Education at Holy Cross College, she taught and mentored students, designed curricula, supervised internships, and conducted field research.

Dr. Roy is a certified Rehabilitation Counsellor and a member of the Rehabilitation Council of India and a member of the All-India Psychologists Association. She has earned international certifications in healthcare education from Hogeschool Zyud University, The Netherlands. With a strong record of academic contributions, she has published and presented extensively on topics such as disability rehabilitation, accessibility, and interventions for individuals with special needs. Her research focuses on empowerment interventions, resilience strategies, and inclusive practices to promote social inclusion and well-being for diverse populations. Dr. Roy's work aims to bridge the gap between behavioral science and disability rehabilitation, fostering holistic development and inclusion.

Rehabilitation Processes - Core

Psychosocial Foundations Of Human Behaviour -I - Core

Rehabilitation of Persons with ID and SLD - Core

Understanding the psycho-social approaches towards disability( elective )

Rehabilitation Social Work - Core

Learning smart work - The Art of acheiving Efficiency ( elective )

Community Psychology - Practicum

Ongoing self funded project titled Enhancing Gross Motor Skills and Consequent Movement Awareness in Children with Specific Learning Disabilities through Rhythmic Movement Intervention.

Staff exchange to the Hoge school , Zyud University, The Netherlands . October 2009

Visiting faculty and paper setter for PG and Reserach institute of Rehabilitation Science , Holy Cross College 2011 - tillDate

Roy, F. G. (2024). Empowering special education: Fostering environmental education, nature awareness, and sustainable practices. In Fostering an ecological shift through effective environmental education (pp. 325-344). https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2577-3.ch018 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85197768584&doi=10.4018%2f979-8-3693-2577-3.ch018&partnerID=40

Roy, F & Varghese, S.T. (2024). Addressing Intersectional Inequalities: Promoting Inclusive Policies for Women with Disabilities under SDG 10, The international conference (IRS 2024) on Embracing Differences – Creating an inclusive, Accessible innovative and sustainable world for PWDs, ISBN 978-81-965870-8-6.

Roy, F., & Varghese, S. T. (2024). Challenges of online learning in the post-COVID era. In Human cognition in the digital era . Clever Fox Publication. ISBN 9789356485860

Roy, F., (2024). 1st Virtual Summit of Gender, Data and Technology: Addressing the Digital Inclusion Gap: Empowering Women and Girls with Disabilities through Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design. In A. N. Raut & A. Tripathi (Eds.), Abstract Booklet (pp. 50). Paperback. ASIN: B0CVDZX2YV. ISBN-13: 979-8878940344.

Roy, F., & Mani, K (Jan 2020). A Holistic intervention in an integrated setting - a perspective, Presentation session at the conference Recent Trends in the Interventional Approaches of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Rajendran, V., Roy, F., & Jeevanantham, D. (2013). Effect of exercise intervention on vestibular related impairments in hearing-impaired children. Alexandria Journal of Medicine. 49. 7–12. 10.1016/j.ajme.2012.10.001.

Rajendran, V., Roy, F., & Jeevanantham, D. (2012). A preliminary randomized controlled study on the effectiveness of vestibular-specific neuromuscular training in hearing impaired children. Clinical rehabilitation. 27. 10.1177/0269215512462909.

Rajendran, V., Roy, F., & Jeevanantham, D. (2012). Reliability of paediatric reach test in children with hearing impairment. International Journal of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 76. 901-5. 10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.02.068.

Rajendran, V., Roy, F., & Jeevanantham, D. (2011). Postural control, motor skills, and health-related quality of life in children with hearing impairment: A systematic review. European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology: official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS): affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 269. 1063-71. 10.1007/s00405-011-1815-4.

Rajendran, V., Roy, F.(2011). An overview of motor skill performance and balance in hearing impaired children. Italian Journal of Paediatrics. 37. 33. 10.1186/1824-7288-37-33.

Rajendran, V., Roy, F. (2010). Comparison of health-related quality of life of primary school deaf children with and without motor impairment. Italian journal of paediatrics. 36. 75. 10.1186/1824-7288-36-75.

Rajendran, V., Roy, F Rajendran. (2010). Motor development and postural control evaluation of children with sensorineural hearing loss: A review of three inexpensive assessment tools-PBS, TGMD-2, and P-CTSIB. Iranian Journal of Child Neurology. 4. 7-12.

Roy, F. (Feb.2010). e- Resources for persons with Special needs in Higher Education. In Book, e–Resources in Higher education – Issues, development, opportunities and challenges. ISBN no.978-81-908078-9-0.

Roy, F. (2009) Sociometric study of the friendship of the hearing impaired and hearing adults in a vocational setting: Journal of Rehabilitation Council of India, Volume 5, no.1&2 January – December 2009 ISSN NO. 0973-2497

Roy, F. (2009). Work accommodations and adjustments in a vocational setting: Journal Impairments and Disability, Interdisciplinary research Journal, Vol .23 No.2, ISSN 0970-356X.

Roy, F. (2009). Access to computer technology for persons with special needs in higher education. In the Book - ICTs for the differently abled/underprivileged communities in Education, employment and Entrepreneurship, ISBN 978-81-910217-0-7

Roy, F. (2008). Identification of Learning Disability in Regular School Children between the ages of 5 and 10 years. Proceedings of International Rehab Conference 2006 on Making a Difference. Excel India Publishers. ISBN – 978-81-907196-7-4

Roy, F. (2006). Quality Childhood Environment in Regular and Special Schools – A Comparative Study. In the Book – Channelling the Challenges of Disability

Roy, F. (2004). Physiological and Psychological problems experienced by teachers of the hearing impaired in Tamil Nadu. Book – Social Problems in India – Perspectives for Intervention.
Email finita.roy@jgu.edu.in
ORCID ID 0009-0008-7825-455X
Key Expertise Wellbeing Psychology, neuropsychology, mental health, disability studies, assistive technology, behavioral therapy, psychosocial interventions, neurodevelopmental disorders, physical rehabilitation, health psychology, vocational rehabilitation,community-based rehabilitation, quality of life, rehabilitation counselling.
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