ATS Staff

Thomas is a co-founder of Advance Therapy Systems Ltd. and has been an occupational therapist for 16 years. Thomas first studied and qualified in psychology and further pursued his studies in occupational therapy in the USA. He has received education and training in a number of different approaches and treatment techniques including neurodevelopmental treatment, sensory integration, electrical modalities, splinting, interactive metronome and the listening program among others. Thomas also has significant experience with adults including those with intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, dementia, and stroke. He has been a consultant for early intervention and school based therapy in the USA. Thomas has published his work with professional colleagues including opinion articles, letters to the editor, a sensory integration book, and presented at state and national conferences. Presently, Thomas holds a doctoral  degree with a specialty in pediatric occupational therapy and researched the impact of developmental coordination disorder/dyspraxia on adolescents and adults.

Gustavo is a co-founder of Advance Therapy Systems Ltd. and has been an occupational therapist for over 16 years. Gustavo graduated as an occupational therapist in Argentina and further pursued his studies in occupational therapy in the USA where he graduated with a PhD, an advanced academic degree, with an emphasis on research and clinical pediatrics. Gustavo has advanced education and training in research, clinical pediatrics, and the use of several approaches and intervention techniques. Gustavo has published many peer review articles, book chapters, opinion pieces, and letters to the editor in the areas of pediatrics, sensory integration, clinical observations, and therapeutic interventions. Gustavo is an instructor for the comprehensive program in sensory integration for the University of Southern California (USC) and Western Psychological Services (WPS) in the United States. Dr. Reinoso also teaches workshops and continuing education courses in several countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela. He has also presented extensively at several national and international conferences.

Marie graduated as an occupational therapist in Ireland and has over 30 years of clinical experience. Her experience includes working both as a clinician and a manager in the National Health Service in Northern Ireland (NHS) and in the Health Service Executive (HSE). She has worked in a variety of clinical settings and with several populations including paediatrics, intellectual disability, acute care, elderly care, and primary care. Her areas of expertise include environmental assessments and seating assessments. She has certificates in health service management from the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) and the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT). She completed her certification in Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California (USC)/Western Psychological Services (WPS) in the United States (USA). Marie is a co-founder of Advance Therapy Systems (ATS), a facility that provides services for children, adolescents, and adults in Ireland. She is currently pursuing further occupational therapy studies in Trinity College, Dublin.

Meave Dillon M.A, Pg Dip SLT, Senior Therapist, is a paediatric speech and language therapist with over 5 years of experience in different areas. She obtained a Masters of Arts in English Language from the University of Glasgow and a post-graduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy from Queen Margaret’s University in Edinburgh.

She has worked in several paediatric posts including Pre-School Special Needs, Early Intervention and within an ASD specific school. Meave has experience working with children and parents who have received a diagnosis of a variety of disorders including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and developmental delay.

In an Autism specific environment, Meave has introduced and implemented alternative communication including PECS, sign language and communication devices. She has developed and executed parent training programmes, social skills groups and multi-disciplinary training.

She is a certified member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and Health Professionals Council.

Sarah is from Dundalk, Co. Louth. She trained as an occupational therapist in York St. John University, in the U.K. Sarah completed her certification in Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California (USC) and Western Psychological Services (WPS) in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a member of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland. She has worked with people with a variety of disabilities including, developmental coordination disorder/dyspraxia, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, sensory processing disorder and developmental delay.

Catherine is from Dublin and trained as an occupational therapist in Trinity College (TCD). Prior to joining the ATS team she worked in the area of stroke rehabilitation with the National Health Service (NHS) in London. Catherine has received education and training in a number of different approaches and treatment techniques including therapeutic listening, handwriting without tears, oral motor feeding and assessment/ intervention perspectives for dyspraxia/DCD. She completed her SIPT certification training with the University of Southern California (USC) and Western Psychological Services (WPS) in Indianapolis and Chicago. Catherine is a member of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland and has presented at the AOTI national conference.

Katie is from Dundalk and trained as an occupational therapist in Trinity College Dublin. She has extensive experience working with children with Autism after providing home help to families with autistic children since the age of 14. She has also worked as a volunteer for children with a variety of genetic and developmental disabilities. She completed her certification in Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California (USC) and Western Psychological Services (WPS) in Miami, Florida. She is a member of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland and has been a leading figure in the development of the ATS teen program TIPS.

Marguerite Lambe is the Advance Therapy Systems office manager and will be happy to answer any of your queries.

Stephen Murphy is the financial adviser to Advance Therapy Systems.