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New England Center for Children
The New England Center for Children (NECC) opened in 1975, located in Boston, Massachusetts serves as a private, nonprofit autism research and education center that utilizes applied behavior analysis. Autism, defined by the DSM-5, is a neurodevelopment disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. NECC's mission is to transform the lives of children with autism worldwide through education, research, and technology. Their vision is to be a global leader in the provision of effective, evidence-based educational services for the millions of underserved children with autism and their families.