Chamika Vidanagamage

Dedicated special needs and behaviour professional with over 12 years of experience supporting children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, complex behavioural needs, and dual diagnosis. Extensive background in ABA/IBI therapy, school-based support, crisis prevention, case coordination, and family collaboration. Proven ability to train and mentor educators, coordinate transitions from intensive therapies to school settings, and strengthen partnerships between professionals, caregivers, and community agencies.

Committed to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice.

Behavioural Therapist - Community living Cambridge

(2025-12)

Develop and review behavioural support plans and positive behavioural interventions, utilizing the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis (where applicable). Works with staff, families, and other professionals to teach, develop, implement, and evaluate behavioural support plans and life skill programs; provides ongoing training and leadership to staff in the implementation of change programs.

• Collaborate with Managers in the hiring, development and performance management of staff.
• Collaborate with team as well as inter-disciplinary members to ensure a high quality, well-integrated approach.
• Support and maintain positive working relationships with external agencies, individuals, families, and community professionals.
• Participate in regular team meetings, behavioural support meetings and assist in the development of creative solutions to individual and programming challenges.
• On-call rotation as part of a Crisis Response Team for the on-going support of the individuals and staff members during crisis.
• Monitors the implementation of Behavioural Support Plans, on an ongoing basis; includes on-site observation, feedback, data input, data analysis, data summaries and program review; ensures O. Reg. 299/10 Quality Assurance Measures and internal agency policies are met.
• Facilitate specialized workshops (e.g., challenging behaviours) providing instruction, resource information, and support to the person, families and/or staff.
• Orientate and train new employees with respect to Behavioural Support Plans and positive support strategies.

Educational Assistant - Waterloo Region District School Board

(2025-11)

• Support students with ASD and Special Education needs in inclusive classroom environments.
• Implement ABA-based strategies under the direction of teachers and behaviour teams.
• Participate in IEP implementation, daily data tracking, and behavioural programming.
• Maintain safety using evidence-based de-escalation and crisis prevention strategies.

Teaching Assistant - Peel District School Board

(2015-04 - 2025-06)

• Supported students with developmental disabilities, Autism, dual diagnosis, and behavioural challenges.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and contributed to IEP goals and accommodations.
• Assisted in the development of communication, social, and academic skill-building programs.
• Provided classroom, community-based, and sensory-based support to promote student success.

Instructor Therapist & Case worker – ABA/IBI - ABA Toronto / One Care Child Solutions

(2013-03 - 2025-06)

• Delivered 1:1 ABA/IBI therapy using evidence-based teaching methods (DTT, NET, PECS).
• Conducted behavioural data collection, graphing, skill assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS), and progress reports.
• Worked collaboratively with families, clinical supervisors, and community providers during transitions.
• Participated in therapy-to-school transition planning, classroom observations, and reintegration support.
• Engaged in case management, with regards to administration of procedures for funding and fund management.

Respite Support Worker - Region of Peel

(2011-12 - 2012-09)

• Supported children and adults with ASD and behavioural needs, promoting safety and independent skills.
• Implemented individualized programs and coached families on behaviour strategies.

Senior Speech & Language Therapist - Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka

(2001-10 - 2012-05)

• Led the development and operation of the Speech Therapy Department.
• Provided assessment and intervention for children and youth with developmental, behavioural, and complex medical needs.
• Collaborated with medical teams, caregivers, and educators to establish coordinated treatment plans.

Attorney-at-Law (part time)

Practiced commercial law under a senior counsel.

• Practiced litigation, arbitration and provided information for the clients for them to be aware of the cases before the trial.
• Represented clients during the trials.
• Complied documents such as basis of claims, motions, appeals, etc.

Postgraduate Certificate - Autism and Behavioural Sciences - George Brown College, Toronto, ON (2012 - 2013)

Bachelor of Arts - Language & Communication - University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka (2005)

Diploma - Speech & Language Therapy (Faculty of Medicine) - University of Kelaniya / University College London Affiliation

Attorney-at-Law - Sri Lanka Law College (2004)

LLM - International Trade law - University of Wales, UK (2010)

PG Certificate - Financial Services Compliance Administration - Seneca Polytechnic (2025)

Juris Doctor Equivalancy Certificate - National Committee of Accreditation - Ontario, Canada (2021)