Dr Anton James is a visionary leader and pioneer in the field of special needs education. He is also the Founder and Director of The Tree House International - Sri Lanka's first international school dedicated to children with special needs. Dr Anton's extensive international qualifications span influential fields and specialisations that place him in a unique leadership position in the special education sphere. Drawing out the best from different globally renowned academic approaches Dr Anton holds the qualifications of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) from the USA, a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) from the UK, and a Chartered Behavioural Psychologist (C.Behav.Psychol.) from Ireland. Each of these credentials serves to consolidate his commitment to enrich the lives of children with special needs while providing inexhaustible support to their families. Retracing his academic journey reveals that Dr Anton embarked on his educational career at the University of Toronto, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology. Propelled by his unwavering passion for special needs education, he extended his studies to Penn State University in the USA. While at Penn State he immersed himself in postgraduate training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) after which Dr Anton emerged as the world's first BCBA of Sri Lankan origin. His insatiable thirst for knowledge saw him complete his first master’s degree in Inclusive Education at the Open University in the UK and a second master's degree focused on research in education, at the University of Manchester. His academic journey culminated with a Doctorate in Psychology from the same institution, making him a Chartered Psychologist, Associate Fellow, and a full member of the Division of Academics, Researchers, and Teachers in Psychology at the British Psychological Society. Dr Anton's comprehensive expertise and his exceptional ability to manage problem behaviours is a pivotal factor that enables him to facilitate transformation and change, clearly underscoring his holistic approach to special needs education. With more than two decades of hands-on experience, Dr Anton has mastered a diverse range of skills from diagnosis to assessment and treatment of conditions ranging from ASD, ADHD, Sensory Processing Difficulties, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Developmental Motor Coordination Disorder, Speech Sound Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder, EDS, and many others. He is renowned for his specialised practice of ABA, behavioural psychology, development of Individual Education Plans (IEP), Sensory Integration, treatment of picky eating, and the management of problem behaviours, speech, and CBT for children with special needs. As a pioneer in the sector with an unwavering commitment to making a difference Dr Anton continues to drive innovation at The Tree House International, steering the institution to embrace the best of both British and American pedagogy. The teaching methods he implements are grounded in the latest scientific research. Under his leadership, The Tree House International enjoys a reputation for being the only school in Sri Lanka run by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts and a Chartered Behavioural Psychologist. The Tree House International is also the only institution approved to teach the International Behaviour Therapist qualification. These accomplishments are a testament to Dr Anton's leadership and commitment to excellence​. Currently, Dr Anton continues providing evidence-based therapies approved in the UK, and in the USA. 
Every child at The Tree House is seen as unique, and deserving of an approach and treatment that is specifically tailored to them. As he charts the course for The Tree House International, what is abundantly clear to anyone who walks through the doors at The Three House International is this; Dr Anton brings not only his world-class qualifications and comprehensive knowledge of the field but also a deep-seated passion for special needs education. His devotion to his cause and his students is palpable in every aspect of his work, inspiring others around him to strive for the same levels of dedication and excellence.