MRC - New England Center for Children Abu Dhabi

MRC-NECC is a local Abu Dhabi branch of The New England Center for Children, Inc. (NECC), a world leader in autism education and research. NECC started serving children with autism and their families in 1975 near Boston, USA. We have more than 40 years of experience teaching children with autism, including more than 20 years in Abu Dhabi. MRC-NECC was established as NECC-Abu Dhabi in 2007 by a directive from H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, May God protect him. In 2018, the Center’s name was changed to the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education (MRC-NECC) operated by The New England Center for Children, to recognize the contributions of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who has promoted acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities within the UAE under his leadership.

For children as young as age 3, MRC-NECC provides 30 hours per week of intensive instruction and special education based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. MRC-NECC strives to help all children with Autism Spectrum Disorders develop the skills necessary to be successful learners in regular classroom settings.

MRC-NECC currently operates under contract with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge to serve UAE Nationals. There are no fees for any services provided by MRC-NECC. Consulting services may be available on a fee-for-service basis for children who are not able to enroll in the center.

Working at MRC-NECC will challenge you but it will be the most meaningful work of your career. Here you will make a positive difference in lives of children with autism and their families every day. You will learn from the top educators and researchers in the field, work with students that inspire you, and receive benefits that ensure your success and professional growth.

Thousands of children are diagnosed with autism each year and there is a need for skilled professionals to help them. At MRC-NECC, you will live our mission – to transform the lives of children with autism – every day. You will gain experience, expertise, professional development, and the opportunity to grow from an internationally recognized center for the treatment and study of autism. Apply to enroll in on-site master’s degree programs through our higher-education partners, and earn a graduate degree at little to no cost.