SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. - s4story -- The New England Center for Children^® (NECC^®), a global leader in autism education and research, announced a rewarding summer season of learning and honors. Among the milestones were completion of NECC's largest class of summer interns ever; the successful 24^th Annual Carlos Placido Dunkin' Golf Classic for Autism; generous gifts from Income Research+Management and Apex Entertainment; and selection as a National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence.

NECC's Summer Internship Program is the largest of its type in the country. This past summer 47 students from 13 states and three foreign countries completed a 10-week paid internship program. The interns worked side-by-side with direct-care staff in the day school and residences, as well as in the Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language departments.

"Introducing our interns to ABA and the great work NECC does is crucial to the future of the human services industry," said Ellen Graham, MA, CAGS, program director of graduate studies and internships at NECC.

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NECC's Internship Program includes both didactic course work and supervised practicum experiences. Trainees learn theoretical and practical applications of behavior techniques, how to develop an educational curriculum, and behavior management programming.

Fundraising and Award Honors

The 24^th Annual Carlos Placido Dunkin' Golf Classic for Autism was held on Sept. 12 and raised over $100,000. The tournament is a staple event in the fundraising efforts for NECC. Established nearly 25 years ago the event has raised more than $2 million for NECC's Annual Fund.

NECC received two corporate gifts this summer, a $26,500 grant from the Income Research + Management (IR+M) Charitable Fund (https://www.necc.org/necc-awarded-irm-grant/) and a $6,500 gift from Apex Entertainment (https://www.necc.org/necc-and-apex-enjoy-valuable-partnership/). The grants will go toward supplemental programming for students not covered by tuition.

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This summer, NECC was selected as a National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence (https://www.necc.org/necc-named-a-naset-school-...) for the 2022-23 school year, the highest honor NASET bestows upon special education schools. NECC was honored for meeting rigorous professional criteria and and achievement in the field. This is the third time NECC has received this prestigious honor.

About The New England Center for Children

The New England Center for Children^® (NECC^®) is an award-winning autism education center and research institute. Our community of teachers, researchers, and clinicians provide comprehensive services including day and residential programs, partner classrooms in public school systems, consulting services, and the ACE^® ABA Software System (www.acenecc.org). The New England Center for Children is based in Southborough, MA, and operates a center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Learn more at www.necc.org.