William Ahearn, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, director of research at NECC, has been sharing research with the greater autism community for more than 20 years. Most recently, he presented his research regarding evidenced-based and best practices in autism treatment.
Christina Whelan, a native of Ireland, is the team administrative coordinator (TAC) for NECC’s West 1, Higley Road, and Parker Road residences. A colleague nominated Christina because “she works tirelessly to ensure adequate staffing for all teams and has been an amazing resource for everyone throughout the current staffing situation.”
Rossangelly Toro Carrillo, residential coordinator for Ursla Drive, has been with NECC for three years. A colleague described Rossie as “so kind and always happy … and she works tirelessly to ensure the residence is a home for our guys. She is always there to lend a hand and is a great mentor for our staff.”
Genuine, authentic, and dedicated are three adjectives that colleagues use to describe Ashley Parkin, MSEd, education coordinator for NECC’s Higley Road Team. During her 10 years at NECC, Parkin has made a lasting impression on her colleagues. Which is why she was awarded the 2021 Maria Felix Lonergan Award.
WBUR report Carrie Jung tackled the local staffing crisis and how it was affecting special education schools in a recent report that included an interview with Executive Director Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA. NECC was also referenced extensively in the reporter's appearance of WBUR's Radio Boston show that afternoon.
On November 14, Stacie Bancroft, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA shared NECC’s exemplary work with children with autism at the 4th Brazil-USA Autism Conference. Dr. Bancroft’s lecture, “A model for helping children with severe autism through education and residential treatment,” presented an overview of behavior analytic residential treatment models for severe autism.
NECC to Expand and Continue Management of Top Autism Services and Graduate Training Program in the United Arab Emirates Southborough, Mass. – September 8, 2020: The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education for children with autism, announced today an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®) is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Daniel Gould. Dr. Gould was a pillar of NECC, working tirelessly over the past 35 years, serving our students and improving our organization. During his tenure at NECC, Dr. Gould worked in several roles, including Clinical Specialist, Director of Residential Services,
In this Research Spotlight, Chelsea Fleck, MS, BCBA, LABA, a program specialist at NECC, details her ongoing research project examining problem behavior and positive reinforcement being advised by Dr. Jason Bourret, NECC’s Clinical Director. Learn more about research at NECC at necc.org/research. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI0UynK-Lk0
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, has been named a 2021 “School of Excellence” by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). NASET is a national organization dedicated to supporting and assisting special education teachers. With this, they help in providing the
