"Dear Alex, June, Jen, Kristen, Becky and Vinny,

Just a brief, enormously grateful, note to say thank you. Last Thursday we had a meeting to develop Scott's second IEP. I do not think I have ever participated in a more thorough, professional meeting regarding my son. (And trust me, I had many meetings with our town prior to Scott's placement.).

June, Alex and Jen did an outstanding job. I spoke to our LEA, and her comments were; "I was so pleased and impressed at how well NECC knows Scott and their incredible attention to detail in dealing with his challenges. It was so refreshing to note that everyone at his school has such an incredible bond with Scott and that they care about him. It really is the right placement for Scott."

Scott has made incredible progress over the past year and our family is most grateful for all the hard work you have all put into his teachings. Ruth, all your patience and hard work is evident in Scott's progress.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for helping Scott.

Vinny, Becky, thank you for having such wonderful people on your staff.

— Jill H."

"Scott was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 17 months. He demonstrated significant scattered behavior challenges for himself and his family. Scott's psychologist recommended The New England Center and their proven programs as an alternative to a residential placement.

Scott started at The New England Center at the age of 3 years. At that time, Scott could not speak, rarely made eye contact, and was described as one of the more complicated children in the local Early Intervention Center.

Today, two years later, Scott is a gregarious, talkative, social child, with an insatiable appetite to participate. He plays soccer, baseball, horseback rides, rides a bicycle, sings in the church choir and does so many typical childhood activities.

I surely am most impressed at how well Scott's team at The New England Center has been able to identify so many of Scott's challenges and address them to a level of detail to insure success. It is also so comforting to know that the entire staff is so fond of Scott and truly has his best interest at heart. Having a five year old child so far away can be very difficult for me and his family, however, above all we know that Scott is safe and in a most nurturing environment. I have always felt most comfortable and safe on my many visits to the New England Center.

Scott has progressed so far beyond my expectations as a result of his past two years at NECC. Not a day goes by without a neighbor, fellow church goer, friend or family member commenting to me how well Scott is doing.

It was a long time ago when I made that initial call to the Center on a cold December day three years ago... I will be eternally grateful for the time and patience The New England Center has provided to me and my family.

Most Sincerely,

— Jill H." (aka Scott's Mom)