THE LATEST NECC NEWS
NECC Students Participate in Jr. NBA Clinic in Abu Dhabi
When the NBA Champion Boston Celtics visited Abu Dhabi in early October to play a pair of pre-season games as part of the league’s NBA in Abu Dhabi initiative, students from NECC’s Global Consulting program were invited to take part in the festivities.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Shaylin Nutile
Shaylin Nutile, a teacher at NECC’s Downey Center for Child Development, was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a parent whose son has thrived under her care, thanks to her “passion, patience, and natural talent working with kids.”
NECC Clinic-Dubai Celebrates Five Years
In early December, The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Clinic in Dubai celebrated five years of providing session-based applied behavior analysis (ABA), speech and language therapy (SLT), and occupational therapy (OT) services to individuals of determination.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Dana Jaffe
Dana Jaffe, a level 2 teacher on NECC’s IIP, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she continuously brings a positive and calm energy to the team. She is a great advocate for not only her case students but also every student on the team.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Kelly Hilcoff, MSEd, BCBA, LABA
Kelly Hilcoff, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, a consulting specialist in NECC’s Public School Services department, has worked at NECC for 23 years. She was nominated because she “goes above and beyond to cater to staff needs and always does so with a smile on her face.”
A Legacy of Impact: NECC Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence
NECC reflects on an extraordinary year of accomplishments and plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. This year has been marked by groundbreaking achievements, expanded global reach, and an unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of children with autism.