Specialists who understand the journey.

Dr. O'Connell is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of experience in autism assessment and intervention. She completed her doctoral training at University College London and has held clinical positions in the UK, France, and Singapore. Her research focus on cross-cultural autism diagnosis led directly to the founding of ACE Global Health in 2009. Sarah has personally supported over 400 families through international transitions and is a recognised authority on the challenges of maintaining autism care continuity across healthcare systems.

Dr. Whitfield is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and specialist in educational transitions for autistic learners. With a PhD in International Education from the University of Edinburgh, he has spent 15 years developing transition frameworks used by international schools across 25 countries. James leads ACE Global Health's transition planning service and has built the organisation's network of partner schools and education authorities across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Dr. Mehta is a specialist Speech and Language Therapist with 12 years of experience working with autistic children and young people across the UK, UAE, and India. She holds a Masters in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Manchester and is registered with both the RCSLT and HCPC. Priya leads ACE Global Health's telehealth therapy programme and has particular expertise in supporting multilingual autistic children — a population whose needs are frequently misunderstood in cross-border healthcare contexts.

Marcus brings 10 years of experience in international healthcare coordination, having previously worked with the World Health Organisation and a leading international health insurance provider. He holds a Masters in International Health Management from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Marcus oversees ACE Global Health's network of partner clinicians and healthcare providers across 40+ countries, and personally manages the assessment coordination process for families relocating to Asia-Pacific.

Dr. Kowalski is a specialist Occupational Therapist with 14 years of experience in sensory integration and daily living skills for autistic children. She trained in Poland before completing postgraduate studies at Brunel University London, and has worked across the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. Anna leads ACE Global Health's occupational therapy provision and has developed the organisation's sensory environment assessment tool — used to help families prepare their new home environment before arrival.

Rachel is ACE Global Health's dedicated Family Liaison Coordinator, serving as the primary point of contact for families throughout their transition journey. With a background in social work and 8 years of experience supporting families of autistic children, Rachel ensures that every family receives clear, timely communication and that no detail falls through the cracks during the transition process. She is the person families speak to first — and the person they can always reach.