Gobarage Dona Madhusha Piyumali
Ragama
Summary
Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist with broad experience in clinical and educational settings. Skilled at evaluating and treating a diverse range of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in pediatric and adult populations. Recognized for developing effective treatment plans tailored to individual needs and abilities. Previous work resulted in significant improvement in patients' communication skills, enhancing their overall quality of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Therapist
MJF Charitable Foundation
Moratuwa
08.2023 - Current
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Conducted comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing assessments for patients across a range of age groups.
- Facilitated therapy sessions for pediatric and adult populations, including individuals with neurological conditions, developmental disorders, and acquired communication disabilities.
- Provided education and support to families and caregivers to foster a supportive environment for patients' communication improvement.
- A visiting speech therapist at the Colombo Medical Faculty Early Intervention Clinic identifies high-risk babies and provides early intervention services.
- Supervising junior speech therapists and training new staff on clinical techniques and department protocols.
Speech and Language Therapist and Research Assistant
Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation
Rajagiriya
10.2020 - 07.2023
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Conducted comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing assessments for patients across a range of age groups.
- Trained and provided clinical education for health care professionals.
- Work as an active member in the first-ever disability screening app in Sri Lanka
- Research assistant on ongoing research projects.
Demonstrator
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
Ragama
01.2018 - 09.2020
Administrative duties:
- Organizing timetables, coordinating lectures, and maintaining records of lecture activities in the speech and hearing sciences degree program.
- Assisting staff members in administrative duties such as Quality Assurance, curriculum review, etc.
- Assisting in lecture-based, in-class activities, and conducting tutorials.
- Coordinate and support clinical placement for students in Year III
Clinical duties:
- Coordinated and facilitated social communication groups, and the Supported Employment Unit of Ayati, with supervision from senior staff.
- Independently conducted SLT interventions, including feeding interventions, for individuals with ASD, CP, learning disabilities, cerebral visual impairment (CVI), hearing impairment (HI), and adults with post-stroke, TBI, dementia, and cancer, with guidance and support from supervisors.
- Trained in clinical documentation, telehealth, and parent training using various evidence-based methods. Organizing, coordinating, and contributing to MDT discussions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech & Hearing Sciences, Specializing in Speech & Language Therapy
University of Kelaniya
Ragama, Sri Lanka12.2018
Master of Public Health (MPH) (expected 2026) -
Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya
Sri LankaSkills
- Speech and Language Assessment
- Pediatric and adult therapy
- Dysphagia Management
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Cognitive-Communication Disorders
- Therapy plan development
- Patient and family education
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Research and evidence-based practice
- Documentation and case management
professional development & training
Dysphagia Training
- Training Course on Dysphagia for Infants and Children with Cerebral Palsy, MJF-CPLF National Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Developmental Disorders, 10/2018
- Dysphagia Assessment and Intervention Workshop, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya & University of Auckland, New Zealand, 12/2018
- Pre-Conference Workshop on Cue-Based Feeding and Evidence-Based Intervention for Paediatric Dysphagia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka & University of New Mexico, USA, 09/2019
- Pre-Conference Workshop on Paediatric Dysphagia and Instrumental Evaluations, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka & University of New Mexico, USA, 09/2019
- Paediatric Dysphagia Course, Chicago Feeding Group, 02/2024
AAC & Autism Training
- Workshop on Gestalt Language Development and AAC for Autism, Ayati Centre, Ragama, 06/2024
- AAC Workshop at "Dvani" AAC Lab, Ayati Centre, 03/2025
Specialized Certifications & Workshops
- Certificate Course in Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities, Department of Special Education, Faculty of Education, Open University, Sri Lanka, 2015
- Introductory Course in Sign Linguistics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2014
- Standard First Aid Training Course, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, 11/2024
Additional Training
- Participated in Pre-Congress Session on Enhancing Functional Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 06/2024
- VB-MAPP Online Course (ABA 100) by Liz Maher, 04/2024
Research Presentations & Publications
- Poster Presentation, Translation and adaptation of the EAT-10 screening tool into Sinhala Language to detect dysphagia among adults in Sri Lanka, International Conference for Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Therapists (ICPOSL), 09/2019
- Oral Presentation, Translation and adaptation of the EAT-10 screening tool into Sinhala Language to detect dysphagia among adults in Sri Lanka, Young Research Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 03/2019
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
professional references
- Dr. Dinushee Atapattu-Bakmeewewa
Head of the Department / Senior Lecturer, Department of Disability Studies
Faculty of Medicine, Ragama
Email: dinushee@kln.ac.lk | Phone: +94779427481
Relationship: Supervisor - Dr. Nimisha Muttaih
Assistant Professor, State University of New York, Cortland
Email: muttiahnimisha@gmail.com | Phone: +94722160400
Relationship: Supervisor
Timeline
Speech and Language Therapist
MJF Charitable Foundation
08.2023 - Current
Speech and Language Therapist and Research Assistant
Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation
10.2020 - 07.2023
Demonstrator
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
01.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Speech & Hearing Sciences, Specializing in Speech & Language Therapy
University of Kelaniya
Master of Public Health (MPH) (expected 2026) -
Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya
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