


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 ...

Coping with stress during COVID-19
It can be difficult to manage the level of anxiety we might be feeling as news and information ...

At-Home Resources for Families
We know how challenging it's been to adapt to the disruptions in daily life and routine caused by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Coronavirus updates from Bancroft
Information below updated as of 1/21/20. The safety and well-being of those we serve, our staff and their families ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

What is a DSP?
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are caregivers who work with people with physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities, helping them ...

Creative Ways to Beat the Heat
With schools on break and temperatures rising, a Bancroft Activities Coordinator offers creative solutions for parents scrambling to ...

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 ...

The Importance of Socialization and Play
Being active and having fun have countless benefits for all children – from combating obesity to building confidence and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Finding Joy, Whatever Our Challenges
Every child deserves to live a life of happiness and fulfillment, but ‘happiness’ comes in many forms. A ...

Picky Eater or True Food Sensitivity?
Most parents are familiar with the mealtime struggle, but when does picky eating cross over into a true ...

Rebounding from a Fall: What to Know
[caption id="attachment_6989" align="alignnone" width="326"] Yvonne Van Bochove, physical therapist at Bancroft NeuroRehab with patient.[/caption] Accidental ...

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 ...

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 ...

Missed Milestones: When should I worry?
Every child hits milestones differently – and some may even bypass certain stages of development. But when does a ...

Easing Back-to-School Jitters
A new school year can bring excitement, promise and a few challenges. But for parents of first-timers or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Infographic: How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
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Tips for a Happy Holiday Season
Children with autism and their families can enjoy a happy holiday with these tips Dr. Kurt Miceli, M....

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 ...

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 ...

#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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

In-Home Activity Ideas
Arts and Crafts Print out Coloring Pages Ziploc Bag Painting Tissue Paper Painting TV Related Activities Wii Tournament ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

Just Be… Shaun
Bancroft mom, Kathy, share’s her observations from a bowling outing her son participated in which brought a ...

Just Be… Khalilah
Mom, Ella, shares her pride of her daughter Khalilah in this Just Be blog. Hello, my name is ...

Just Be… a family blog series
In our own words, we want to share our experiences about our incredibly special children. It isn’t ...

What Makes A “Good” Student?
School districts need to focus on academic achievement, but there are many more behavioral pieces to the special ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Autism Diagnosis: Now What?
April is Autism Awareness Month, and as incidences of autism and developmental disabilities continue to rise, a local ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...