In April, The New England Center for Children opened the Allied Health Clinic in Dubai. Located in Dubai Healthcare City, the Allied Health Clinic is a pediatric specialty clinic that provides one-on-one or group occupational therapy and speech and language therapy across a variety of diagnoses and severity levels.
Fatou Njie-Jallow, MHA, director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at NECC, began her career at NECC more than 22 years ago as a teacher. She was nominated by colleagues because she’s “an amazing woman who takes the time to actually listen to you and make you feel heard and seen.”
On Friday, May 19, 23 staff from The New England Center for Children (NECC) received their Master of Science in Education with an autism specialization designation degree from Simmons University during their 2023 Commencement.
Taylor Bolitho, a level 1 teacher and core shift manager (CSM) for The New England Center for Children’s Francine Road residence, has worked for NECC for five years. She was nominated by a colleague because she “always has the most positive attitude” and is “always advocating for staff and students!”
The New England Center for Children held its fifth annual art show showcasing the incredible talent of NECC students, staff, and local artists. The event, which was hosted by David and Elizabeth Wetherbee Klein, a member of NECC’s Board of Directors, raised more than $14,000 for NECC’s Annual Fund.
For the last couple of years, the COVID pandemic and a national staffing shortage have burdened NECC staff and restricted the availability of extracurricular activities for students. While NECC’s staff count has been slowly increasing, this fall, the Center received an influx of help in the form of international staff.
For nearly 20 years, the Academic and Education departments have collaborated with educational coordinators to sponsor six-week science enrichment units that culminated in a Science Fair for NECC students. This January, after a three-year hiatus, science enrichment returned to NECC, albeit in a reimagined form.
Throughout the months of February and March, NECC students participated in Special Olympics Basketball. During their gym sessions, students took part in basketball skills and games, while APE/OT/PT staff served as coaches and provided instruction for these skill-building activities.
Sleep is an essential part of a healthy and productive life. For children who are growing and developing, beginning the day with a solid foundation of a good night’s sleep is crucial. At NECC, ensuring that happens falls on the residential counselors.
Amy Davis, DPT, began her career at The New England Center for Children (NECC) as a part-time physical therapist in 2014, before being hired full-time a few years later. She was nominated by a colleague because she “juggles half the school on her caseload for PT services."
