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Autism research at the New England Center for Children targets early diagnosis - WCVBABA RANK / CLINICS / LOADING…
New England Center for Children (NECC) is a leading autism center and research institute headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. Founded in 1975, the organization has grown into one of the largest nonprofits in MetroWest, with an operating budget exceeding $135 million annually and a staff of approximately 1,200 serving over 15,000 individuals with autism worldwide. NECC provides comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 3 and 22, with home-based programs available for children under age 3. The organization operates multiple service modalities including home-based ABA therapy, a campus-based day school in Southborough, and consulting services to public school partner classrooms. Clinical services are delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians. Beyond direct clinical services, NECC operates the John and Diane Kim Autism Institute and develops specialized curriculum and technology tools for autism education and treatment, including the proprietary ACE ABA Software System. The organization also maintains a global presence with the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education in Abu Dhabi and consulting practices across the Middle East. As a research-focused organization, NECC combines clinical excellence with ongoing innovation in autism education and behavioral intervention. The center is committed to transforming the lives of children with autism through evidence-based education, research, and technology solutions.
New England Center for Children delivers individualized ABA therapy in the home, in a center and in schools, built around each child’s goals.
Programs are designed and supervised by board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs).
Caregivers are involved throughout, with parent coaching available to support skills at home.
Programs are built and supervised by a board-certified analyst. Caregiver coaching is part of the standard plan.
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New England Center for Children offers in-home, clinic-based, and school-based services.
New England Center for Children provides ABA therapy for early intervention (0-3), preschool (3-5), school-age (6-12), and teens (13-17).
New England Center for Children is headquartered in Southborough, MA.
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