About Early Intervention Services at Prism
Who We Are
Prism Early Intervention offers compassionate, play-based behavioural support tailored to children across various developmental domains. At Prism Early Intervention, we recognize that behaviour serves as one of the most effective modes of communication. Our focus is on understanding what children are trying to convey, and we aim to create a happy, relaxed, and engaging environment through individualised plans that provide a circle of security and understanding.
What We Do
We provide individualised plans that address all developmental domains, such as language, play, social interaction, and managing any concerning behaviour. Our sessions focus on play-based behavioural support and take place in the child's natural environment, including their home, childcare, or preschool/school.
Our Team
Sumit Behl Director, BCBA
Sumit is a qualified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) certified by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board. She holds a professional qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Master of ABA) from Monash University, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy. With over 11 years of experience in this field, she has provided compassionate care to children aged 14 months to 13 years, focusing on their developmental domains. Sumit has written individualised plans and Behavioural Intervention Programs to address problematic behaviours of varying severities.
Specialising in teaching diverse skill sets, Sumit emphasizes communication, social skills, and independence in self-help skills, such as toilet training and functional communication training. Her expertise extends to coaching parents and supervising staff, all while supporting those eager to learn. She values collaboration with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes and help children reach their full potential. To further enhance her impact, she regularly provides in-service training at childcares and participates in Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) meetings in schools, incorporating play-based behavioural support to enrich children's learning experiences.
Jason Untario Behaviour Support Practitioner
Jason’s interest in the principles of behaviour analysis began while he was still practicing as a doctor in Indonesia. After graduating from medical school, he found work at a developmental clinic specializing in children with developmental delays. In this role, Jason referred families to the appropriate professionals for diagnosis and management of various conditions. Over time, he became particularly interested in behaviour analysis, recognizing it as one of the few modalities that yielded promising outcomes across multiple developmental domains for his clients.
Eager to deepen his knowledge, Jason pursued a Master of Education in ABA from Monash University in Melbourne. He has since worked as a behaviour therapist in the ACT, providing play-based behavioural support to children aged 3 to 12 years old. Recently, Jason advanced to the Behaviour Support Practitioner position, where he conducts assessments and develops individualised plans tailored to each child's needs. Jason enjoys collaborating with children of all ages, especially older children, and he finds great fulfillment in working with parents eager to see their children progress.
Shashank Behl Operations Manager
Shashank has more than 13 years of experience in business and project management, customer service, and stakeholder liaising. He has previously worked in large organisations, including UGL, Balfour Beatty, Allianz Insurance, and Serco, and has considerable work experience in the Australian Public Service.
Shashank is a skilled and organised individual with strong communication skills and the endurance to handle multiple jobs while maintaining competency in his assigned position by contributing to the overall organisational needs. He oversees Prism’s operational requirements, which include liaising with clients and their families, as well as NDIS plan managers to ensure that individualised plans are effectively implemented. His duties also involve interviewing prospective employees, arranging and issuing contracts, managing payroll and bookkeeping, and work scheduling, all while focusing on developmental domains and providing play-based behavioural support.