NECC in the Media
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 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,
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.
The New England Center for Children (NECC) was featured in this story that appeared in The Atlantic on education funding for children with autism.
Boston Magazine featured NECC's Children of Promise Gala in their Party Pics section.
The fall issue of this publication for the Weston and Wellesley communities included a feature article on The New England Center for Children.
The Worcester Business Journal featured NECC's global expansion, including the opening of a new school for children with autism in Lebanon
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.
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.
This regional paper covered Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s visit to NECC.
