Funds to Support Technology for Vocational Training of Students with Autism Southborough, Mass. – May 22, 2017 – The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, announced today that it received a technology grant from the Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc.,
Myrna E. Libby spent more than 30 years treating and educating children with special needs. She came to NECC as the first director of the Staff Intensive Unit and later became the Clinical Director. She conducted important research – some of it groundbreaking – focusing on techniques and strategies designed to more effectively teach children with autism
The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network recently announced that The New England Center for Children's CEO and Founder, Vincent Strully, Jr., has been selected as a finalist for the Massachusetts Nonprofit Excellence Award in Leadership. The Nonprofit Excellence Awards recognize the most innovative, creative and effective work being done throughout the Commonwealth. The award winner will be announced at the Massachusetts
From May 25-29, NECC staff will present a significant number of research studies, symposia, workshops, and posters. The presentations will take place at ABAI’s 43rd Annual Convention in Denver, CO. Ahearn, W.H. (May 2017). Advancements in teaching play skills to children with autism spectrum disorder. Symposium to be discussed at ABAI’s 43rd Annual Convention, Denver,
Congratulations to these exceptional employees who were recently acknowledged as employee of the month. Jenna Gray, Teacher – Homebased Jenna Gray received her bachelor’s in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University before starting at NECC in July of 2016. She began as a Level 1 Teacher before moving to the home-based program a few months later.
The New England Center for Children will host the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Annual Adapted PE Conference on May 5, 2017. With a theme of “Turning Disabilities into Capabilities,” the one-day conference will bring together physical education experts from across Massachusetts to discuss best practices in adapted physical education
Turning Disabilities into Capabilities: Conference on May 5 to Explore Adapted Physical Education for Children with Autism Southborough, Mass. – April. 11, 2017 – The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, will host the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD)
Ashley is a 5th grade teacher in Holliston, MA who loves running and reading mystery novels whenever she has a chance. She is no stranger to running – she has several half-marathons, obstacle races, and lots of 5K Races (including the NECC 5K!) under her belt, but this is her first marathon. She is most excited
A recent graduate of Stonehill College, Hopkinton native, and resident and Level 2 Teacher for the “beautiful boys of Apartment 2” at NECC, Hannah works long and difficult hours as a teacher in our Staff Intensive Unit. She is also enrolled in one of NECC’s graduate programs. Balancing work, school, running, and fundraising has proven to be
Alison is one half of an amazing sister running team, a snowboarding enthusiast, and Assistant Director at The National Bureau of Asian Research in Washington, D.C. She has been running since she graduated from college six years ago. The Boston Marathon will be her second marathon! She first learned about NECC when her sister, Julia, was a
