The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a leader in autism education, research, and technology, is proud to participate in the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) 2018 Annual Conference. NECC has 170 staff attending the conference this week and NECC staff are presenting 39 papers, workshops, symposia, and posters throughout the three-day
For students with autism, transitioning from school to the workforce can be challenging. Forty-two percent of young adults with autism (ages 21-25) have never worked a paying job. The New England Center for Children (NECC) helps prepare students for the workplace with a comprehensive Vocational Training program. NECC recently installed a “road map” to showcase
The New England Center for Children is participating in National Disability Employment Awareness (NDEA) Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme is “America’s
The New England Center for Children announced today that Jacquelyn MacDonald, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, has been named Educator of the Year. This award is bestowed upon an educator who exemplifies commitment, leadership, and excellence in autism education. The award will be presented at NECC’s annual Children of Promise Gala, to be held on Friday, November 30
NECC announced today the election of Daniel N. Saul to the Board of Directors. Mr. Saul is a private investor with early-stage technology companies. “Dan Saul is a great addition to The New England Center for Children’s Board of Directors, and we are grateful for his participation and leadership,” said Vincent Strully, President and CEO
NECC Southborough is currently hosting three graduate student interns from the National University of Ireland, Galway for one year of intensive training and supervision in applied behavior analysis (ABA) to teach children with autism. On September 13 & 14, 2018, Dr. Jennifer Holloway, ABA Graduate Program Director, and Dr. Helena Lydon, ABA Clinical Placement Coordinator, both
NECC announces the election of Elizabeth Wetherbee Klein to the Board of Directors. Mrs. Klein is a marketing consultant, volunteer and mother of three children. “The New England Center for Children is excited and honored to have Beth Klein join our Board of Directors,” said Vincent Strully, President and CEO of The New England Center for
On Monday, August 27, more than 140 golfers and philanthropists gathered at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA, to support the 10th Annual “The Mike” Golf Invitational. The event, founded by Michael and Lori McKenna, is named in honor of their son Mike who was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old. Mike has
This year, NECC celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Partner Program Classroom model. This innovative program offers a collaborative model with school districts to maximize student inclusion opportunities, reduce challenging behavior and increase independence, and build districts’ capacity to effectively serve students with autism. The Partner Program Classroom enables districts to provide a level of service
The New England Center for Children announced that they have received $214,410 raised through the annual Carlos Placido Dunkin’ Donuts Golf Classic. At a check presentation event held last week at NECC, Dunkin’ Donuts business owners and executives presented the check and the Dunkin’ Donuts Culinary Team held a donut decorating event for students. Funds will