If, after review of the Student Information Packet and NECC Application, the Director of Admissions determines that the child might be a potential candidate, an appointment will be made for an intake assessment with the family and/or referral source. Both parents, regardless of marital status are required to attend the intake appointment. Extreme circumstances preventing a parent from attending may be discussed on an individual basis.

Typically, intake screenings are scheduled for one to two hours and take place at NECC’s Southborough campus. During the assessment, NECC staff evaluates the child while the parents meet with the Director of Admissions or an Administrative Specialist. The educational, leisure, recreational, vocational and behavioral services available to all students are discussed. In addition, the consultative model of speech/language, OT and PT services, NECC’s use of Applied Behavior Analysis and other specific school policies are outlined.

If a candidate is being considered for admission to the residential program, a representative from NECC’s Health Services Department describes the medical model and the required transfer of all health care monitoring to NECC’s medical team.

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