08/24/20
The Bancroft School 2020-2021 Back To School Plans
As we approach a return to hybrid instruction in September, we know families and students have questions about ...
03/30/20
Coping with stress during COVID-19
It can be difficult to manage the level of anxiety we might be feeling as news and information ...
03/24/20
At-Home Resources for Families
We know how challenging it's been to adapt to the disruptions in daily life and routine caused by ...
03/20/20
Family Update: March 19, 2020
Family Update March 19, 2020 Dear Bancroft Families and Guardians, Thank you for your support as we respond to the ...
03/18/20
Virtual Family Visitations: A Guide to Using Google Hangouts
As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in the communities we serve, we will be restricting visitor access to ...
03/13/20
Coronavirus updates from Bancroft
Information below updated as of 8/24/20. The safety and well-being of those we serve, our staff and their families ...
01/23/20
Winter is Coming: Weathering Seasonal Sensory Challenges
Many parents know the struggle that can come with getting our kids to bundle up in the colder ...
12/17/19
Families: Urge Gov. Murphy to fund higher DSP wages
It's time to remind the Governor that we need funding to increase DSP wages for the coming year. ...
11/26/19
Preparing those with special needs for the holidays
By Molly Voss, DNP, ANP-BC Nurse practitioner, Bancroft and Marcroft The holidays are supposed to be a time ...
11/07/19
What is a DSP?
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are caregivers who work with people with physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities, helping them ...
07/02/19
Creative Ways to Beat the Heat
With schools on break and temperatures rising, a Bancroft Activities Coordinator offers creative solutions for parents scrambling to ...
06/25/19
Swim Safe: Tips for Spending Time at the Pool
A dip in the pool is a great way to have fun and stay cool, but accidents can ...
04/11/19
The Importance of Socialization and Play
Being active and having fun have countless benefits for all children – from combating obesity to building confidence and ...
07/12/18
Smart Medicine: Is my child’s medication causing problems?
Who hasn’t taken a dose of headache medicine every now and then? The simple fact is that ...
06/11/18
How do Speech Therapists Work with Children with Autism?
By Michelle Frankenthaler, MCD, CCC-SL Senior speech therapist at The Bancroft School Two of the hallmark characteristics of ...
05/29/18
Finding Joy, Whatever Our Challenges
Every child deserves to live a life of happiness and fulfillment, but ‘happiness’ comes in many forms. A ...
04/18/18
Picky Eater or True Food Sensitivity?
Most parents are familiar with the mealtime struggle, but when does picky eating cross over into a true ...
01/16/18
Rebounding from a Fall: What to Know
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12/11/17
ABLE Accounts: What Trusts and Estates Lawyers Need to Know
"Individuals with special needs and their families and advisors are now able to set up ABLE (Achieving a ...
09/20/17
What is LSVT BIG & LOUD® Therapy for People with Parkinson’s?
Patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease have options for targeted therapies to help alleviate or ...
08/18/17
Missed Milestones: When should I worry?
Every child hits milestones differently – and some may even bypass certain stages of development. But when does a ...
08/11/17
Easing Back-to-School Jitters
A new school year can bring excitement, promise and a few challenges. But for parents of first-timers or ...
08/09/17
Back to School: What are the Keys to Social Success?
As kids head back to school, it’s important parents help prepare their children emotionally in addition to ...
08/01/17
Flu Shot Myths: Know the Facts
As area families settle into their fall routines and students adjust to their back-to-school schedules – and encounter back-to-school ...
04/19/17
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meetings: What to Expect?
Bancroft School senior social worker, Misty Simmons McCrosson, MSW, LSW, shares tips to ease worries for parents ...
03/16/17
Exploring Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy with Dr. Tracy Kettering
ABA Therapy is an effective treatment for individuals with autism. The specialized treatment enables children to overcome challenging ...
03/01/17
When Brain Injury Becomes a Family Affair
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and to help cultivate understanding of these complicated injuries, one local neuropsychologist ...
01/13/17
Infographic: How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
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12/06/16
Tips for a Happy Holiday Season
Children with autism and their families can enjoy a happy holiday with these tips Dr. Kurt Miceli, M....
11/21/16
All Parents Deserve a Break this Holiday Season
For parents and caretakers of loved ones with special needs like autism, being able to get to those ...
11/07/16
What Does Election Day Mean for Adults with Disabilities?
On November 8, millions of Americans will head to the polls and cast their thoughtful, informed vote for the ...
10/24/16
#InclusionWorks! October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
This month may be best known for pink ribbons and breast cancer awareness, but a lesser-known awareness campaign ...
08/01/16
Safeguard Against Concussions During Summer Sports Camps
This time of year, as area student athletes prepare to head back to school and back to sports, ...
07/18/16
Summer Job Season: Not Just for Teens
This time of year, parents worry about teens building job skills and work ethic through summer gigs, but ...
07/18/16
Conducting the Special Education School Search
Important Things Parents Should Look For Supplemental Therapies: Individualized therapies are essential to a student-centered learning experience for ...
07/18/16
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...
07/18/16
Planning a Trip? Avoid Traveling Triggers for Families with a Child with Autism
He saw him from afar…it was Winnie the Pooh and Adam had waited as long as he ...
07/18/16
Snowed In? Get Creative and Avoid Cabin Fever
Tips from Jami Smith, Activities Coordinator with Bancroft’s ABA Center of Excellence As households across our region ...
07/18/16
In-Home Activity Ideas
Arts and Crafts Print out Coloring Pages Ziploc Bag Painting Tissue Paper Painting TV Related Activities Wii Tournament ...
07/18/16
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. ...
07/18/16
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. ...
07/18/16
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 ...
07/18/16
Just Be… Shaun
Bancroft mom, Kathy, share’s her observations from a bowling outing her son participated in which brought a ...
07/18/16
Just Be… Khalilah
Mom, Ella, shares her pride of her daughter Khalilah in this Just Be blog. Hello, my name is ...
07/18/16
Just Be… a family blog series
In our own words, we want to share our experiences about our incredibly special children. It isn’t ...
06/22/16
What Makes A “Good” Student?
School districts need to focus on academic achievement, but there are many more behavioral pieces to the special ...
06/20/16
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 ...
06/20/16
Summer Celebrations with a Sensitive Child: Tips for Parents
As South Jersey families celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks, parades and outdoor concerts, one local school principal ...
06/09/16
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 ...
05/23/16
Too Young for a Stroke? Think Again
As incidences of stroke in a younger population continue to spike across the nation, one local rehabilitation expert ...
05/18/16
Autism Diagnosis: Now What?
April is Autism Awareness Month, and as incidences of autism and developmental disabilities continue to rise, a local ...
05/09/16
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 ...
03/28/16
Exercise Your Mind: Physical Activity Boosts More than Your Physique
March is Brain Injury Awareness month, and to spread awareness, one local physical therapist shares ways to get ...
03/14/16
Brain Injury 101: Next Steps for Patients and Families
March is Brain Injury Awareness month, and to spread awareness, one local neuropsychologist decodes facts and fallacies in ...
03/04/16
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 ...
02/15/16
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 ...