Tag: Tips for Families

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Coronavirus updates from Bancroft

Information below updated as of 1/21/20. The safety and well-being

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Families: Urge Gov. Murphy to fund higher DSP wages

It’s time to remind the Governor that we need funding

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What is a DSP?

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are caregivers who work with people

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Creative Ways to Beat the Heat

With temperatures rising, Bancroft offers creative solutions for parents scrambling

A young boy is running under a parachute. He has his arms spread out wide on his sides and is surrounded by Bancroft staff.

The Importance of Socialization and Play

Being active and having fun have countless benefits for all

Smart Medicine: Is my child’s medication causing problems?

Smart Medicine: Is my child’s medication causing problems?

Who hasn’t taken a dose of headache medicine every now

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Protect yourself against the sun’s rays this summer!

As we face the season’s first big heatwave, Bancroft NeuroRehab’s

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How do Speech Therapists Work with Children with Autism?

By Michelle Frankenthaler, MCD, CCC-SLSenior speech therapist at The Bancroft

Jaysen H. Clough-Medora helps a student make his own pizza at The Bancroft School.

Finding Joy, Whatever Our Challenges

Every child deserves to live a life of happiness and

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Rebounding from a Fall: What to Know

Accidental slips and falls are the leading cause of head