IABCN Board Member, Dr. Tom McCool, President/CEO of TMC Consulting, LLC traveled to Ireland and Northern Ireland to share his expertise in programs and services for children and adults with autism.
During the visit which spanned a two-week period, Dr. McCool met with government officials, autism advocates, and program providers in Belfast, Newcastel, Dublin, and Stillorgan.
Participates in these meetings included:
– Dr. Arlene Cassidy, Chief Executive Officer, Autism Northern Ireland
– Grainne Close, Director of Programs, Autism Initiatives, Inc
– J Gary Cooper, Chief Executive, Middleton Centre for Autism
– Loman O’Loinsigh, Director of Sentanta School in Stillorgan
– Thigim Padayachee, Principal of Ballyowen Meadows School
Pictured below: Dr. McCool and Dr. Cassidy at the Autism NI office in Belfast

Pictured below: Dr. McCool with Dr. Cassidy and Ms. Close


