Our Mission is to create a global network of educators, researchers, and programs so that those living with autism may live fuller lives. Our Vision is a world where autism is not a barrier to happiness, growth, and independence.
Founded in 1975 by L. Vincent Strully, Jr. with a small grant and a team of six, NECC has grown into a global leader in autism education, research, and technology. Today, we employ 1,200 staff and support over 15,000 individuals with autism worldwide.
For 50 years, we’ve believed every child with autism deserves a full and rewarding life. We offer day and residential programs, public school classrooms, consulting, and teacher-friendly autism curriculum software, and we train future educators and behavior analysts through onsite graduate programs. Thousands of NECC-trained professionals now deliver top-quality autism services around the world.
Our research center, the John and Diane Kim Autism Institute, explores how children with autism learn best. The results are shared in leading journals and built into our ACE® software, helping educators worldwide provide effective instruction.