Saleh Shaalan

Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education Operated by The New England Center for Children

On June 27, 2007, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; and NECC Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Vincent Strully, Jr., signed a long term agreement, launching a comprehensive education program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Established as a directive by His Highness the Crown Prince, The Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education Operated by The New England Center for Children (MRC-NECC) ensures that children with autism in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi have access to the facilities and resources that they need for a high quality education experience that will maximize their independence. The MRC-NECC program provides an evidence-based, highly effective, world-class program for UAE National children with autism. MRC-NECC excels at transforming the lives of children with autism through education, research, and technology.