New therapy pool especially for children with autism

From MetroWest Daily News release.

At the New England Center for Children (NECC), a handful of students leaped, paddled and splashed in the center's new pool, oblivious to the who's who of Massachusetts politicians watching through the large glass windows.

NECC, a residential and day-school center for children with autism, held a ceremony June 20, 08 to dedicate the "Michael S. Dukakis Aquatic Center," named for the former governor who co-chaired the aquatic center's capital campaign and serves on the school's board of directors.

Before the ceremony, Dukakis and his wife, Kitty, lingered in the aquatic center to watch the swim lessons. U.S. Sen. John Kerry, Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray and state Rep. James Eldridge toured the $5.5 million facility as well.

"It was touching to see the expressions on their faces," said Kerry. "It's wonderful to see how the pool opens their character, confidence and identity."

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