Autism impacts every aspect of every family member’s life. NECC provides support, education, training and guidance for all members of our students’ families. We help families develop understanding, coping skills and the ability to assist their children as they progress through levels of educational, behavioral and clinical programs.

NECC family services vary depending on which program the student is in and include:

• Weekly communication with the child’s primary teacher
  
  
• Collaborative development of individualized educational plans
  
  
• Regular family and child contact through a flexible home visit schedule (residential students)
  
  
• Continuing education that features experts in areas relevant to the treatment of autism provided through the Parent Seminar Series
  
  
• ABA Parent Training series and in-home parent training opportunities
  
  
• Sibling support groups
  
  
• Clinics and school observations to discuss student cases and obtain parent input
  
  
• Support group meetings for new families
  
  
• Outreach groups (e.g. for parents from metropolitan New York City)