The New England Center For Children - Qatar

Staff Spotlight ✨
Shoutout to Dana, a fantastic recent addition to our team! From day one, she’s brought such a positive energy to the clinic—always smiling, upbeat, and ready to jump in wherever needed.

Dana has been the first to volunteer for outreach initiatives, showing incredible initiative as a new staff member. Her eagerness to help and consistently uplifting presence make a difference every single day.
We’re so lucky to have you on the team—go Dana! 💙

Eid al-Adha Mubarak from all of us at NECC!

Wishing our students, families, and community a joyful holiday filled with peace, happiness, and special moments with loved ones.

Friday Face fun at Tutor Club! Creativity, crafts, and lots of smiles as our students enjoyed getting hands on and making something special together.

Amanda Verriden, our Program Director, will be leading a Parent Training Workshop with next week.

With her expertise and passion for supporting families, Amanda is dedicated to sharing practical strategies that empower parents every day. We’re excited for the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together

It’s been such a joy having this month’s Friday Face, Maya, join us for Kids Camp! She’s brought so much care and kindness into the Clinic. We hope you head into the weekend with a smile just as big as hers 😊

We’re so proud to celebrate our team members Sab, Cay, Mari, and April on their recent graduation from , where they earned their Master’s degrees in Special Education.

Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to growing both personally and professionally continues to inspire us every day. This milestone is a reflection of their passion for supporting our students and families with the highest level of care.

Congratulations to you all on this incredible achievement—we can’t wait to see all that you continue to accomplish.

This month’s Staff Spotlight is Zeina, one of our Communication Specialists. She brings a warm and supportive presence each day, helping our students find their voice and connect with the world around them.

Zeina’s dedication, compassion, and thoughtful approach make a meaningful impact on both her clients and her team. We’re so grateful to have her as part of the NECC family.

Creating with purpose this Earth Day

Our students got hands-on with crafts inspired by our planet, exploring creativity while learning about caring for the world around us. Small actions, big impact.

Join us for an upcoming virtual workshop on Autism Acceptance: Building Understanding and Belonging.

Taking place on April 22nd from 5–6pm, this session will explore how autism presents across communication, social interaction, and sensory experiences.

Gain practical strategies to support individuals and help foster a more inclusive and understanding community.

Click the link in bio to register. We look forward to having you with us.

Our Speech and Language Pathologist, Yara, will be leading an engaging parent workshop on AAC, focusing on empowerment and inclusion, organized by .

From practical strategies to real-life applications, the session will explore how augmentative and alternative communication can support children in expressing themselves, building connections, and participating more fully in everyday life.

Join us to learn meaningful ways to support your child’s communication journey. Registration link is in bio.