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What Parents of Children with Autism Worry About Most (INFOGRAPHIC)
Bancroft, in partnership with Ask Your Target Market, conducted a national online poll of parents with children ages 3-21 on the autism spectrum. Survey questions ranged from concerns regarding access
Get Creative and Avoid Cabin Fever This Winter!
Tips from Jami Smith, Director of Therapeutic Services for Bancroft’s Adult Day and Employment programs As households across our region brace for the largest winter storm, we’ve experienced in a
In-Home Activity Ideas
Check out these fun and interactive in-home activity ideas! Arts and Crafts Print out Coloring Pages Ziploc Bag Painting Tissue Paper Painting TV Related Activities Wii Tournament Chromecast Dance Party
How to Prepare your Special Needs Child for Halloween
Many families look forward to the excitement of Halloween – creative costumes, school parties and special sweet treats. But, for those families who have children with special needs, these seasonal
Enjoying the Season with a Child with Special Needs
This time of year, no family should miss festive holiday outings and opportunities to enjoy public celebrations. Fortunately, Kristin Vespe, M.S.Ed., BCBA, Director, Bancroft’s Mobile Solutions, can offer suggestions to
Deescalating Disruptive Behaviors: A Guide for Families
Families with school-age children with intellectual or developmental disabilities may be familiar with the emotional roller coaster that often accompanies disruptive or inappropriate behaviors. While these behaviors, including shouting, inappropriate
Just Be… Shaun
Being Present Brings Excellent Experiences from One Mom’s Eyes Bancroft mom, Kathy, share’s her observations from a bowling outing her son participated in which brought a big thankful smile to
Just Be… Khalilah
Mom, Ella, shares her pride of her daughter Khalilah in this Just Be blog. Hello, my name is Ella. I am the mother to a young lady named Khalilah Fisher.
Just Be… a family blog series
In our own words, we want to share our experiences about our incredibly special children. It isn’t easy, it isn’t always positive, but it is rewarding, loving, and provides more
Just Be… Helen
Bancroft on Campus – Learning Independence and Gaining Maturity Helen was ready for a new challenge after high school but not yet set to enter the adult world. Bancroft on
What Makes A “Good” Student?
School districts need to focus on academic achievement, but there are many more behavioral pieces to the special education puzzle Contributor: Jeffery Bevan, Supervisor of Bancroft’s Education Consultation program, which
Get Creative to Beat the Heat this Summer
With most South Jersey schools officially on break, one local Activities Coordinator offers creative solutions for parents scrambling to occupy little ones during the extra-long days ahead Contributor: Jami M.
It’s Graduation Season! Do you Have a Transition Plan?
As high school graduates across the region prepare for the next phase of their education, one local special education transition expert explores best practices for parents of teens with autism
Autism Diagnosis: Now What?
Danielle Ager, Psy.D.Neuropsychologist Just this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new numbers illustrating the rapidly increasing incidences of autism spectrum disorder – and they aren’t encouraging.
5 Ways to Beat the Heat this Summer
With most South Jersey schools officially on break, one local Activities Coordinator offers creative solutions for parents scrambling to occupy little ones during the extra-long days ahead Contributor: Jami
Speech Therapy: So Much More Than Words
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, and as a growing population seeks speech therapy for impairments far beyond language, one local Speech Therapist deciphers the complex field Contributor: Katie
Failed Resolutions? It’s Not You – It’s Science
A local expert in Applied Behavior Analysis uncovers the behavioral reasons why your running sneakers and fitness trackers may have already begun collecting dust just one month after New Year’s Day.
Step in or Step off? When Being a “Good Samaritan” Might Not Be So Helpful
As incidences of autism and developmental disabilities continue to rise across the nation, a local expert in acute behavioral health provides best practices and guidelines for the public Contributor: Eric
Does Your Child Fear the Doctor’s Office? Keys to Cope
If your children fear the physician, dentist or even hairstylist, you’re not alone. And for children with autism and other intellectual disabilities, fear can lead to major meltdowns. One local
Preparing Kids to Wear Masks
Many schools are planning on returning to in-person or hybrid learning in the fall, and wearing masks is a big part of this return. Tracy Kettering, the director of Bancroft’s
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Lunchtime Energize: Wellness in Action at Gloucester Day
A new wellness initiative funded by The Wawa Foundation and supported by Rowan University is helping adults at Bancroft’s Gloucester Day & Employment Program build healthier habits, one lunch at
Meeting People Where They Are: Bancroft and Cooper Partner on Mobile Clinic
When it comes to healthcare, one size does not fit all, especially for adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). To address this, Bancroft and Cooper University Health
A New Era for Bancroft as CEO Toni Pergolin Announces Retirement
A nationwide search will begin for the next leader. Bancroft President and CEO, Toni Pergolin, has announced that she will retire next year, in June of 2026, after 22 years
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