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Bancroft and the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Form Research Partnership
The first grant realized from this partnership comes from The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) Bancroft and A.J. Drexel Autism Institute have formed a research partnership, bringing together two powerful


Bancroft Clinicians Discuss Healthcare Advocacy in Autism Spectrum News
Bancroft’s Dr. Tracy Kettering and Dr. Chris Perrin along with Trumpet Behavioral Health’s Dr. Ashley Fuhrman were recently published in Autism Spectrum News. A Call to Action: The


Bancroft Celebrates its 140th Anniversary
In 1883, Philadelphia teacher Margaret Bancroft opened one of the first private schools in the country for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her innovative ideas about unlocking


Dr. Sarah West talks advancements in brain injury treatments in SJ Mag
Dr. Sarah West, senior neuropsychologist at Bancroft NeuroRehab, talked to SJ Magazine‘s Elyse Notarianni about the latest advancements in neurology and brain injury treatment for the magazine’s December


Bancroft OTs receive 2022 Fieldwork Educator of the Year award
Bancroft has been honored for excellence in Occupational Therapy education by a consortium of universities from throughout the Philadelphia region. The Fieldwork Educator of the Year award is


Bancroft Celebrates the Accomplishments of its Team
Bancroft celebrated team members at the 32nd Annual Breakfast of Champions where employees throughout all the service lines were awarded in different categories including: Rookie, Maggie Award, Clinical


Darren Blough named South Jersey Magazine ‘Man of the Year’
Bancroft Senior Vice President Darren Blough was named one of South Jersey Magazine’s 2022 Men of the Year. Blough leads Bancroft’s Acute Adult Services – including the Gloucester,


Judi London Named a Top Executive
Judi London, Bancroft’s Chief Strategy Officer, was named a top executive in SJ Biz November issue. She sits alongside 20 other South Jersey executives who were recognized for


SJMag Nonprofit Roundtable Discussion
Tess Tebaldi, Bancroft’s Senior Director of Development participated in a roundtable discussion with SJMag. She was joined by other South Jersey nonprofit leaders to discuss the impact of


Bancroft Awarded Grant for Vocational Program
Bancroft was awarded a $20,000 grant by Greenspring Advisors, a boutique investment firm based in Towson, Maryland. This grant was made in support of the Bancroft NeuroRehab Vocational


Bancroft Offers Workshop to Conner Strong & Buckelew
Senior Clinical Director, Chelsea Corley, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA, led a workshop discussion about disability inclusion in the workplace. Employees from Conner, Strong & Bucklew learned more about disability


Bancroft Names Brian Hancock, Esq., Chief Program Officer
Newly created position to help lead Bancroft through period of transformative growth Cherry Hill, N.J. (October 10, 2022) – Bancroft, a large regional human and healthcare services organization


Dr. Karen Lindgren Featured on K-Love’s Closer Look
Bancroft’s Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Karen Lindgren, talked to Peter Kaye for a Closer Look into Bancroft’s rich clinical expertise, the importance of early diagnosis, Bancroft’s commitment to


We Need More Than Recognition for Direct Support Professionals: We Need Action
A direct support professional is someone who works directly with individuals living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. That definition barely scratches the surface of what DSPs do. The


Bancroft Recognizes Importance of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Through New Certification Program
Bancroft is offering its Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) the opportunity to obtain a national certification through a new program with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP),


Bancroft Celebrates DSP Week September 11 to 17
Bancroft celebrates DSP week (Sept 11-17) and the over 2,000 DSPs who work here. We are spotlighting Matthew Anismatta and his commitment to this profession. Matthew Anismatta has


Bancroft DSPs featured on NBC10, Telemundo
Bancroft team members Robyn Rowe and Maria Rivera were featured in the news this week, sharing their stories as direct support professionals as part of a special announcement


Bancroft Joins Camden County to Announce DSP Grant Program
Direct care workers who live – or work – in Camden County, New Jersey, are now eligible for a $1,000 grant in recognition of the important and challenging


President & CEO, Toni Pergolin Featured on Withology Podcast
Brian Tierney sat down with Bancroft’s President and CEO, Toni Pergolin, on his Withology podcast to talk about her journey and the success of Bancroft. In the episode


Bancroft Clinicians Provide Training for Mütter Museum Staff
A team of Bancroft clinicians provided training to Mütter Museum staff to support them in hosting their sensory-friendly event taking place on Sunday, August 21 from 9 a.m.


Veteran Special Educator to Lead Bancroft Preschool & Early Education Program
Lisa Scaringelli brings more than 30 years of experience to the Moorestown-based school for students with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Bancroft has named Lisa Scaringelli as principal


Bancroft Adds Kohler Academy to its Special Education Portfolio
Kohler Academy Acquisition Expands Bancroft School Network (Cherry Hill, N.J.) – Bancroft, a premier provider of special education and related programs and services for children and adults living


South Jersey Event Raises $190,000 To Help Those With Disabilities – Patch
A Sip, Swirl and Support event for Cherry Hill-based Bancroft earlier this spring raised $190,000 to assist Bancroft in helping those with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and


Bancroft recognizes Pride and Juneteenth
Willow Laverty Director, Employee Engagement Each June, Pride month recognizes and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community around the world. It also honors the 1969 Stonewall uprising and is an


Collaborative Study Shows Positive Effects of Taekwondo On Individuals with Brain Injuries
Six people supported by Bancroft’s Neurorehab program participated in a study to see the impact of Taekwondo on individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injuries. The study was


Tracy Kettering, PhD Honored with Game Changer Award
Tracy Kettering, PhD, Director of Bancroft’s ABA Center of Excellence has been honored with the Game Changer Award from SJ Magazine for their 2022 Women of Excellence. Tracy
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Struggling to help your child navigate a new school year? Bancroft principals share tips for parents.
The start of a new school year can present challenges for any student – but those with autism or other intellectual/developmental disabilities might have an especially difficult time


5 Ways to Support a DSP
1. Make a donation in their honor. Your generous gifts will allow us to tangibly honor Bancroft staff throughout the year and continue to show them how valued


What is Autism?
You may have heard the saying that “If you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism.” Autism is a developmental disability – a condition
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