Keshika Amirthalingam
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Toongabbie
Summary
Motivated Speech and Hearing Sciences graduate completing a Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis, with experience supporting children with developmental needs across clinic, home, and school settings. Passionate about Positive Behaviour Support and promoting skill development, independence, and quality-of-life outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Lumini PBS
09.2025 - Current
- Provide behaviour support services to NDIS participants across home, school, and community settings.
- Collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to develop proactive and reactive strategies.
- Collect and analyse data of behaviours to develop plan.
- Promote person-centred and strengths-based approaches to enhance participants’ quality of life and independence.
THERAPY ASSISTANT
Therapy in Steps - NSW
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated therapy programs targeting communication, behaviour, and daily living skills.
- Collected data and documented progress to refine therapeutic approach
- Worked closely with therapists and families to maintain consistency across settings
ABA BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST
Marsden Therapy
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide support and assistance in the delivery of therapeutic interventions.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualised treatment plans under the supervision of licensed allied health practitioners.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to provide instructions, answer questions, and address concerns regarding treatment procedures and goals.
- Documented patient progress and responses to interventions, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records to assist in treatment evaluation.
SPEECH THERAPY ASSISTANT
Perfect Your Speech
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with Speech Therapists to assess and treat pediatric clients with various speech and language delays.
- Excelled in clear and empathetic communication, both in written and verbal interactions with clients and their families. This included therapy progress, goals and techniques.
- Experience in documenting SOAP notes following sessions and providing notes for NDIS progress reports.
HABIT COACH
Everyday Independence
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Management of independent caseloads with varying client conditions (Autism, Schizophrenia, ADHD, developmental delay).
- Experience working with both pediatrics and adult populations.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop independent living plans and supported children in building self-care skills.
- Supported clients during hydrotherapy and provided guidance to families on communication strategies and assistive devices.
- Experienced in documenting session notes and preparing NDIS-aligned progress reports.
PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
Northside Speech Pathology
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided speech and language intervention for children five and below.
- Observed a range of therapy sessions conducted by speech therapists as well as Occupational therapists.
- Administered occupational therapy services for clients including self-help skills, sensory processing skills, visual motor skills and fine motor skills.
- Assisted in establishing realistic speech therapy goals with clients.
Education
Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis -
Monash University
07.2024
Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences - undefined
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW02.2023
NSW HSC - undefined
Northmead Creative & Performing Arts
Sydney, NSW11.2016
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Communication and rapport
- Therapeutic intervention
- Collaborative practice
- Person-centred support
- Behaviour Analysis
Certification
Police check (current)
Timeline
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Lumini PBS
09.2025 - Current
THERAPY ASSISTANT
Therapy in Steps - NSW
09.2023 - Current
ABA BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST
Marsden Therapy
05.2023 - 07.2025
SPEECH THERAPY ASSISTANT
Perfect Your Speech
05.2023 - 12.2024
HABIT COACH
Everyday Independence
07.2022 - 05.2023
PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
Northside Speech Pathology
07.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences - undefined
Macquarie University
NSW HSC - undefined
Northmead Creative & Performing Arts
Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis -
Monash University