THE LATEST AT NECC
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Shawn Janetzke, MS, BCBA, LABA
Shawn Janetzke, a program specialist for NECC’s ITT Apartment 3, has worked for NECC for seven years and in a variety of roles. He was nominated for Staff Spotlight for being a great resource to his team.
Meet Children of Promise Gala Presenting Sponsor New England Dental Group
New England Dental Group (NEDG) has been a valued community partner of The New England Center for Children (NECC) since 2017. This year, NEDG is the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Children of Promise Gala, the biggest fundraiser of the year for NECC.
ABA: An Evidence-Based Treatment for Autism
It's no secret that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience the world differently. Sometimes, this can make life more exciting, while other times, it can make even the smallest tasks more challenging. Walking the
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Taylor Collins, MS, BCBA
Taylor Collins, a program specialist for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Treatment Team (ITT) Apartment 1, has worked at NECC for more than seven years. A colleague nominated Collins because “she is more than deserving of the mention.”
Acts of Generosity: The Carlin-Handin Family
Elliot Handin is a fighter. Diagnosed with leukemia at just three months old, Elliot beat the odds, defied his doctors’ grim diagnoses, and is now a thriving 17-year-old student in NECC’s residential program.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Courtney Sickel
Courtney Sickel, a level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s Westborough 2 residence, was nominated because she’s “reliable, kind, and a great advocate for all the girls on West 2. She is a kind leader, strong advocate, and great teacher who we are so lucky to have.”