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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
Meet Christopher Perrin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Christopher Perrin, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is the senior behavior analyst in the Bancroft Severe Behavior Day Treatment Program. The SBDT program offers intensive outpatient treatment for children and young
What is aphasia? Understanding Bruce Willis’ Diagnosis
Bancroft NeuroRehab Outpatient Program Director and Speech-Language Pathologist, Michelle Valente discusses aphasia, the condition Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with. Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that can
3 Questions with Bancroft Social Worker Danielle Sullivan
To celebrate #SocialWorkMonth, we asked one Bancroft social worker to describe the difference she makes — and why she loves what she does. Q: What do you love
COVID and the Brain
A new study released in the journal Nature shows the effect of COVID-19 on the brain. A study released this week in the journal Nature is showing the
Growing backlash to Murphy’s vaccination mandate – SJ Spotlight News
“We are very concerned that if the mandate drives people away that the care of the most vulnerable population is going to start changing,” states Bancroft Chief Clinical
Bancroft Launches Autism Diagnostic Testing Service for Children
The service will help address the current long wait times for autism diagnostic assessments and help families get the answers they need. (Cherry Hill, N.J.) – Bancroft, a
Wawa Employment Program Grant Helps Bancroft NeuroRehab Patients Engage in the Community
Bancroft NeuroRehab was awarded a grant through the Wawa Foundation to enhance its vocational programs. Through this grant, Bancroft NeuroRehab was able to connect individuals back to the
Bancroft NeuroRehab’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology Receives Prestigious Recognition
Bancroft NeuroRehab’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology Receives Prestigious Recognition (Cherry Hill, N.J.) – Bancroft NeuroRehab, a regional leader in therapies and residential care for those who have experienced
Bancroft Launches Outpatient Program for Children and Youth with Severe Autism
Bancroft, the leading regional nonprofit provider of specialized services for individuals with autism, is launching a new outpatient treatment program to serve the needs of children and young
It’s award season at Bancroft! Recognize a shining star who’s made a difference today
Do you know an amazing Bancroft team member who is exceptional in his or her commitment to your loved one and others served by Bancroft? Do you know
Direct Support Professional Week 2021
Direct Support Professional Week September 12-18, 2021 Each year we celebrate and recognize the tireless efforts of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at Bancroft and around the country. DSPs
Kellie Goldberg named Associate Director of Bancroft’s ABA COE
Bancroft has named Kellie Goldberg, MS.Ed., BCBA, as Associate Director of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Center of Excellence. The ABA Center of Excellence is a valuable resource
Bancroft Resources
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
Real Life. Real Purpose.
Bancroft’s employees truly make a difference in the lives of others. Diligently and compassionately, they work to improve the quality of life for individuals who, in turn, inspire them to be better people.
