Specialized educational and vocational programs are also offered for children with autism. For more information on our autism programs, please click here . This unique private school is a subacute care facility for medically fragile children between the ages of three and 21. It serves the educational needs of children who are chronically ill or convalescing, technology-dependent and require nursing care through ten classrooms, or home instruction. The school's 12-month program is open to approximately 60 children.
All classrooms have a teacher assistant and a registered nurse.
Teachers are certified in special education and trained in behavior management skills. Occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy are integrated into each student's program. The Bancroft School at Voorhees Pediatric is the first state-approved private school located within a pediatric subacute care facility in New Jersey. Community Living Programs Bancroft Residential Services for Children and Youth prepares young people to function as independently as possible. A major focus is placed on integrating children into the community and, to the extent possible, returning each child to his or her family home.