Alysia Abbot shared her perspective about the toll that the COVID-19 situation is taking on NECC parents in an essay featured on WBUR, one of Boston's three NPR affiliates, on March 27, 2020. In this powerful piece, Abbot detailed how "incredibly grateful" she is for NECC and her son's "dedicated and energetic" caregivers. She ended
The New England Center for Children's Clinical Director Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, joined Boston 25 News' Heather Hegedus to speak about the impact that the COVID-19 situation is having on children with autism. In this informative interview, Sassi spoke about challenges that parents of children with autism may face, as well as strategies to
For more than forty years, The New England Center for Children (NECC) has not only been leading the way in autism research and education, but also in establishing a culture of work-life balance that supports women and men throughout their careers. NECC’s support system for young teachers includes extensive training, robust professional development offerings, onsite
The Massachusetts Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) will recognize Phil Leonard as the 2020 Amelia Riou award recipient this coming May.
