News and Events
DYSPHAGIA REHABILITATION MASTERCLASS: FROM ASSESSMENTS TO HIGH-IMPACT TREATMENT
Intensive dysphagia therapy masterclass exclusively for speech-language therapists/pathologists
Dr. Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald ( PhD, SLP (C), CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO)
Associate Professor, Director, Aging Swallow Research Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster university, Canada
Date: Saturday 15, August 2026
Time: 09. 00 AM – 04.00PM
Location: New Auditorium, Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo 8
EDUCATIONAL AIM: To equip clinicians with the knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered dysphagia assessment and rehabilitation across diverse populations.
Key Topics Covered:
- Bedside assessments
- Instrumental assessments
- Patient & family involvement
- Evidence-based management
Registration includes:
- CPD points
- Duty leave for MoH clinicians
- Refreshments & lunch
- Preparatory materials prior to the session
SLASLP Members: LKR 2,500 Non-members: LKR 3,500
Deadline: Register by 10th August 2026
Bank Details:
- Registration AC/No: 100461003865
- Sampath Bank, Borella branch
Contact Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: 0777737607
Chatter & Cheers
First-ever get-together with all speech and language therapists in Sri Lanka
Date: Sunday 12, July 2026
⏰ Time: 09.30AM Onwards
📍 Venue: Solis Hotel (Banquet Hall- Princess), Pitakotte
Register now and be part of the memories!
🔹REGISTRATION
5000/- LKR
📞 For more information: 0777773607
UNDERSTANDING SPEECH SOUND DISORDERS IN SRI LANKAN CHILDREN: CURRENT EVIDENCE, CLINICAL PRACTICE AND FUTURE NEEDS
Join us for a LIVE CPD session conducted by Dr Inoka Mirihagalla Kankanamalage, Post- doctoral Researcher at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.
Date: Wednesday 24, June 2026
⏰ Time: 07.30PM – 09.00PM
💻 Platform: Zoom (Live)
🎓 CPD points awarded
🔹 SLASLP Members: Free
🔹 Non-members: LKR 1000
📧 Contact: [email protected]
6th Annual General Meeting of SLASLP
The 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Association of Speech and Language Pathologists (SLASLP) was successfully conducted on 16th of August 2025, during which the Executive Committee for the 2025–2027 term was appointed.
Dr. Malka Jayathilake was appointed President and Dr. Buddhima Samaraweera as Vice President. Ms. Shakila Jayasinghe and Mr. Sumudu Nadeeshan were appointed Joint Secretaries, while Dr. Yvonne Weerasinghe and Ms. Theri Rathnayake were appointed Co-Treasurers.
The newly appointed Council Members are Dr. Isuru Dharmaratna, Nina Panterliyon, Navindra Rajapaksha, Lakshika Udugama, Anjali De Silva, Athuli Kiriwatthuduwa, K. Krishnaveni, Hasini Iranthika, and Thushani Jayasooriya.
The 6th AGM marked an important milestone for SLASLP, reaffirming its commitment to professional excellence, collaboration, and the continued advancement of speech-language pathology in Sri Lanka and beyond.
