Isuru Madhusanka
Gampaha
Summary
Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in developing individualized treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based practices and incorporating innovative technology to enhance communication skills. Excel in patient-focused therapy, active listening, and empathy, ensuring personalized care and successful outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
SmallTalk
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2024 - Current
§ Conducting standardized speech-language assessments and providing evidence-based speech and language therapy sessions for individuals with diverse speech and language disorders.
§ Using both high-tech and low-tech means of Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) including Avaz application, Jab Talk application, Proloquo2Go application etc.
§ Instructing families and caregivers in therapeutic approaches and strategies that enhance communication and linguistic competencies in clients.
§ Maintaining proper documentation on initial evaluations, treatments, progress and discharging of the clients.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Maldives Autism Association
Maldives
02.2022 - 06.2024
§ Administrating standardized assessment and intervention sessions for clients with a spectrum of speech and language disorders.
§ Conducting workshops for Occupational therapists, Special Education Teachers and parents focused on Augmentative and
Alternative Communication (AAC), play-based intervention and other speech and language therapy strategies.
§ Conducting Augmentative and Alternative communication awareness programs.
§ Using both high-tech and low-tech means of Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) including Avaz application, Jab Talk application, Proloquo2Go application etc.
§ Collaborate with families and other professionals of multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
§ Educating families and caregivers on speech and language therapy strategies to improve communication and language skills in clients.
§ Maintaining proper documentation on initial evaluations, treatments, progress and discharging of the clients.
§ Participating in continuous professional development (CPD) programs.
Lecturer (temporary) /Speech and Language Pathologist
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Ragama, Sri Lanka
07.2021 - 12.2021
§ Conducting in-person and online lectures for the undergraduate students of the Department of Disability Studies.
§ Supervising and coordinating undergraduate student clinics.
§ Conducting speech-language assessments and providing personalized speech therapy using evidence-based techniques.
Demonstrator / Speech and Language Pathologist
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Ragama, Sri Lanka
§ Assisting the academic staff of the Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya.
§ Assisting the curriculum review program of the BSc. Speech and Hearing Sciences degree.
§ Coordinating second-year undergraduate students’ teaching and clinical.
§ Arranging Zoom lectures and meetings for the external academic staff.
Providing clinical and academic support for the undergraduate students of the Department of Disability Studies.
Education
Online Certification Courses of Play Therapy Skill
National Association For Play Therapy, India
10-2024
Online Certification Course of Play Therapy For Ch
National Association For Play Therapy, India
08-2024
BSc. (Hons) Speech And Hearing Sciences Specialize
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medic
01-2015
Ananda College
Colombo, Sri Lanka01-2012
Successfully Completed A Certificate Course in Eng
Kekirawa English Academy
01-2010
Skills
§ Clinical knowledge and experience
§ Evidence-based practice
§ Teamwork
§ Time-management
§ Co-ordination skills
§ Interpersonal and communication skills
§ Competent IT skills
§ Leadership skills
§ Public speaking
§ Mass communication skills
§ Creativity
§ Decision-making
§ Time-management
§ Work-ethic
LICENSURE
Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, Sri Lanka Medical Council, Sri Lanka (2023-present)
SLMC-310
Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, Maldives Allied Health Council, Maldives (2022-2024)
MAHC/CPT/2022/3868
VOLUNTEERING
§ Conducting evidence-based speech and language therapy sessions with children with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, syndromes, cortical visual impairment, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, speech and language delay, dysfluency, hearing impairment, phonology and articulation disorder, social (pragmatic) communication disorder.
§ Following the multi-disciplinary team approach with Developmental Pediatricians, Neurologists, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Educational Therapists, Social Workers etc.
§ Recourse person of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) case discussions.
§ Recourse person of workshops at Ayati Center.
§ Coordinating the social communication group sessions for adolescents.
§ Conducting Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions.
§ Developing an Excel document on the medical conditions of the clients at Ayati Center.
§ Updating the Ayati Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
§ Author - Attitudes of Teacher Trainees on Inclusive Education: A Study of the Primary Pre-Service Teachers at National Colleges of Education.
§ Resource person – Outcomes of Mobile Health Service on Social Communication Skills of children with ASD During the Lockdown.
§ Resource person – Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Sri Lanka.
§ Resource person - Prevalence of Cerebral Palsy in Sri Lanka.
§ Resource person - Developing a Communication Application for Adults with Acquired Communication Difficulties.
CONTRIBUTION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
§ Resource person of the health camp, Faculty of Medicine University of Kelaniya (2017).
§ Committee member - "MedKel 2016" - Medical exhibition organized by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya (2016)
§ Participated in Autism Awareness Walk – 2017 / 2018
§ Participated in World Down Syndrome Day program held at Ayati – 2021
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Sports - Football
§ Holding the college captaincy for three years (Captain of under-13 team, under-15 team and under-17 team)
§ Leading the college football team for two international tours.
§ Leading the college team for district championships, provincial championships and all-island championships.
§ Established a strong reputation for being an energetic and goal-oriented team leader.
Associations/clubs
§ President of the Mass Communication and Media Studies Unit - Ananda College, Colombo. 2012
§ A leading member of the college Radio Unit. 2012
§ An outstanding member of the college Drama Circle - nominated as the best-supporting role in the Interprovincial Drama Competition – 2009
§ Resource person of a four-day workshop held by "Save the Children Fund - 2009"
Radio presenter
§ Sihasara Radio
REFERENCES
Dr Nimisha Muttiah
Assistant Professor/ Consultant Speech-Language Pathologist/Speech-Language Therapist
SUNY Cortland State University
New York, USA
+94722160400
Email: nimisha@kln.ac.lk
Prof. Samanmali P. Sumanasena
Consultant in Community Pediatrics
Central and Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
+94713209063
Email: samanmali@kln.ac.lk
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
SmallTalk
07.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Maldives Autism Association
02.2022 - 06.2024
Lecturer (temporary) /Speech and Language Pathologist
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
07.2021 - 12.2021
Demonstrator / Speech and Language Pathologist
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Online Certification Courses of Play Therapy Skill
National Association For Play Therapy, India
Online Certification Course of Play Therapy For Ch
National Association For Play Therapy, India
BSc. (Hons) Speech And Hearing Sciences Specialize
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medic
Ananda College
Successfully Completed A Certificate Course in Eng
Kekirawa English Academy
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