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The New England Center for Children

Southborough, MA

A private autism research and education center providing intensive ABA-based day and residential schooling for students ages 3–22.

Contact for availabilitywww.necc.org ↗
§ 01 · At a glance
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Family-reported rating
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51
Years operating
Founded 1975
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Student-to-staff ratio
Reported by the school
§ 02 · Program model

How the school works

The New England Center for Children (NECC) is a private, nonprofit autism education and research center in Southborough, Massachusetts, founded in 1975. It provides intensive, ABA-based instruction across day and residential programs for students with autism ages 3 to 22, integrating academics with behavior support throughout the school day. NECC is known for its in-house, research-driven curriculum and its partner-classroom program placing NECC-trained teachers in public schools under BCBA supervision. This profile is an editorially-maintained ABA Rank listing; the school has not yet claimed or verified it.
  • —The New England Center for Children runs a full academic program with applied behavior analysis embedded across the school day — not therapy bolted onto a standard classroom.
  • —Instruction is designed and overseen by board-certified behavior analysts, working alongside classroom teachers and aides.
  • —Families are part of the team — programs include parent collaboration, IEP coordination, and progress shared on a regular cadence.
§ 03 · Grades served

Who the school serves

Preschool / Pre-K
School-readiness, communication, and social foundations ahead of kindergarten.
Elementary (K–6)
Standards-aligned academics with ABA woven into the full school day.
Middle & high school (7–12)
Academics alongside social, independence, and behavior goals for older students.
Transition (18–22)
Vocational, life-skills, and community-based instruction for transition-age students.
§ 04 · Structure

Day & staffing

Day school
Full-day, school-year programming with academics and ABA integrated by design.
Low student-to-staff ratio
Small classrooms with teacher, aide, and BCBA support so instruction stays individualized.
IEP & district coordination
Works with family and district teams on placement, IEP goals, and reporting.
§ 05 · Funding

Tuition & funding

Funding routesPrivate pay · scholarship · district / IEP placement
Tuition tierTuition & funding on file

ABA-based schools are typically funded through tuition, state scholarships, or district placement on an IEP — not medical insurance. Contact the school for current options.

§ 07 · Campuses

Locations

  • Southborough
    Southborough, MA
§ 08 · Accreditation

Accreditation & credentials

STATE
State approval / licensure
Private/special-education schools are approved at the state level — provide details to display here.
Not on file
BHCOE
BHCOE accreditation
BHCOE accreditation recognizes ABA service quality.
Not on file
BACB
BCBA faculty verified
Cross-referenced against the BACB Certificant Registry.
No BCBAs on file
CARF
CARF status
CARF accreditation is optional for ABA-based schools.
Not on file
§ 09 · Verification

What ABA Rank checked

  • Ownership claimNo verified owner has claimed this profile yet.
    pending
  • State approvalNo state approval details on file yet.
    pending
  • BCBA faculty checkAwaiting faculty roster.
    pending
  • BHCOE accreditationNo accreditation reported.
    pending
  • Complaint historyNo open BACB ethics filings or active state complaints found.
    clean
§ 10 · Reviews

Family reviews

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§ 11 · FAQ

Common questions

What grades or ages does The New England Center for Children serve?

The New England Center for Children serves preschool, elementary (K–6), middle and high school (7–12), and transition-age students (18+).

Is The New England Center for Children an ABA therapy clinic or a school?

The New England Center for Children is an ABA-based school — it provides a full academic program with applied behavior analysis integrated across the school day, rather than therapy sessions alone. Schools are typically funded through tuition, scholarships, or district/IEP placement rather than medical insurance.

Where is The New England Center for Children located?

The New England Center for Children is located in Southborough, MA.

How is an ABA school paid for?

ABA-based schools are usually funded by private tuition, state scholarship programs, or public-school-district placement when a student's IEP calls for it — not by medical insurance the way center-based ABA therapy often is. Contact The New England Center for Children for the funding options they accept.

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Last updated May 31, 2026