About
The Bancroft School, Mountainside, formerly known as Kohler Academy, has provided exceptional education and support for children with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental delays for over 50 years. Located at 1137 Globe Avenue, Mountainside, NJ 07092, the school offers a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where students build on their strengths, learn essential life skills, and prepare for success beyond the classroom. The school serves students from preschool through high school with a variety of developmental, neurological, and physical disabilities, including neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and physical and motor disabilities. The Bancroft School, Mountainside, blends education, therapy, and enrichment to help every student thrive through individualized education plans, integrated therapies, and adaptive communication supports.
Insurance & payment
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Services & specialties
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy
Integrated into the school's approach to help students with autism and developmental disabilities.
Occupational therapy
Provided to help students develop daily living skills and manage physical and motor disabilities.
Physical therapy
Offered to support students with physical and motor disabilities.
Speech therapy
Integrated into the school's approach to support students with communication needs.
Adaptive communication supports
Utilized to help students with communication needs, including speech-generating devices and tablet applications.
Life skills and transition programs
Designed to prepare students for greater independence, vocational exploration, and adulthood.