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MEDIA INQUIRIES
If you are a member of the media looking for more information or to interview a member of our organization, please contact:
Beth McGonagle
Senior Director of Development and Communications
[email protected]
508.481.1015 x4034
RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE
Photos: Massachusetts Governor Tours NECC
On July 13, Massachusetts Governor, Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, and Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Marylou Sudders visited The New England Center for Children.
NECC Featured in New England Psychologist
NECC Clinical Director Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, spoke about NECC’s work to help families adapt to the change stemming from COVID-19. NECC parent Roberta Biscan provided perspective on the difficulties that parents of residential students are facing.
Boston 25 Highlights NECC Family and Staff’s Response to Pandemic
On Friday, May 1, Boston 25 reported on The New England Center for Children's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the feature story and accompanying video, the media outlet specifically highlighted the sacrifices made by teachers and families during this challenging time.
Boston.com Features NECC in Article About Group Home Staff
Boston.com featured The New England Center for Children in an article about the dedication of group home staff in dealing with COVID-19 and featured comments form NECC CEO and Founder Vinnie Strully.
NECC Featured in Boston Globe Article
The New England Center for Children was featured prominently in an April 4, 2020 The Boston Globe article titled, "Isolated from their families, children and adults in group homes struggle for normalcy."
NECC Featured in Telegram & Gazette
NECC was featured prominently in a March 29, 2020 Telegram & Gazette article about COVID-19's impact on those with autism and other developmental challenges. In addition to detailing how NECC teachers are continuing their work in residences, the piece also included NECC Founder and CEO,
NECC Parent Featured on WBUR
NEEC parent Alysia Abbot shared her perspective about the toll that the COVID-19 situation is taking on parents in an essay featured on WBUR, in which she detailed how "incredibly grateful" she is for NECC and her son's "dedicated and energetic" caregivers.
NECC Featured in The Atlantic
The New England Center for Children (NECC) was featured in this story that appeared in The Atlantic on education funding for children with autism.
Photos: The New England Center for Children’s Annual Gala
Boston Magazine featured NECC's Children of Promise Gala in their Party Pics section.
NECC Feature in Wellesley Weston Magazine
The fall issue of this publication for the Weston and Wellesley communities included a feature article on The New England Center for Children.
NECC’s International Presence Highlighted in Worcester Business Journal
The Worcester Business Journal featured NECC's global expansion, including the opening of a new school for children with autism in Lebanon
Strengthening Community Engagement with Vocational Training and Employment for Young Adults with Autism
Julie Weiss, NECC's director of vocational training, and Julie LeBlanc, vocational specialist, co-authored an article about vocational training and employment for young adults with autism. The article was published in Autism Spectrum News, and highlights vocational skill activities from ages 14-22.
NECC’s Infant Sibling Study on WBZ-TV’s Health Watch
The Infant Sibling Research Project at NECC was featured on WBZ-TV's Health Watch and includes interviews with Dr. Becky MacDonald and an NECC family participating in the early detection and intervention study of infants.
The Milford Daily News Covers Congresswoman Clark’s Visit to NECC
This regional paper covered Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s visit to NECC.
NECN Mobile Weather Lab Visits NECC
NECC students were treated to a visit from the Mobile Weather Warrior.
NECC’s Dr. Bill Ahearn featured on ABA Inside Track
NECC’s Dr. Bill Ahearn, Director of Research, was a featured guest on ABA Inside Track’s podcast.
Vincent Strully’s Commentary Featured in The Washington Post
The Washington Post recently published NECC CEO Vincent Strully’s commentary on autism research.
MetroWest Daily News Shares Story of Will Pacheco, NECC student sibling
The regional paper featured a story on Will Pacheco, who ran the NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism in support of his brother, Sam, an NECC student.
The Boston Herald Shares Will Pacheco’s Fundraising Journey
The Boston Herald featured a story on Will Pacheco, who is raising funds for the NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism in support of his brother, Sam, an NECC student.
New England Psychologist Features Infant Sibling Research Project
The New England Psychologist trade publication featured a story on NECC's Infant Sibling Research Project.