07/23/2026
NEW YORK, N.Y., 23 July 2026 – LearningSpring School today announced that Alexis Bancroft, Ph.D. will present at the 2026 Coffin-Siris Syndrome Foundation Conference, taking place July 24–27, 2026. The conference brings together clinicians, researchers, educators and families from across the country to advance understanding of Coffin-Siris Syndrome (CSS) and improve support for individuals living with the rare genetic condition.
Dr. Bancroft is a nationally certified school psychologist and a recognized leader in early childhood development and neurodevelopmental disorders. At LearningSpring School, she oversees clinical programming that supports students with autism.
Prior to joining LearningSpring, Dr. Bancroft served as a psychologist at the Autism Center at the Child Mind Institute. She specializes in the psychological and neuropsychological evaluation and treatment of individuals with autism and co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders.
"Families navigating rare neurodevelopmental conditions benefit enormously from collaboration among clinicians, educators and researchers," said Dr. Bancroft. "I'm honored to participate in this year's Coffin-Siris Syndrome Foundation Conference and contribute to conversations that help advance understanding while supporting children and families with practical, evidence-based strategies."
Dr. Bancroft earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Columbia University and completed an APA-accredited internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She also completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology, with an emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders, at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Coffin-Siris Syndrome was first identified in 1970 by Dr. Grange Coffin and Dr. Evelyn Siris to describe individuals with characteristic fifth-digit differences alongside developmental and learning challenges and a range of medical conditions. Since the discovery of the first genes associated with the syndrome in 2012, researchers have come to understand CSS as a broad spectrum disorder, with significant variation in developmental, medical and educational needs among affected individuals.
The Coffin-Siris Syndrome Foundation supports families through education, advocacy, research and community-building while helping connect newly diagnosed individuals with resources and one another.
"Dr. Bancroft's participation in this important conference reflects LearningSpring's commitment to advancing research-informed educational practices and sharing expertise that helps improve outcomes for children with complex learning and developmental needs," said Margaret Poggi, Head of School at LearningSpring.
About LearningSpring School
LearningSpring School is a New York City-based, nonprofit school serving children diagnosed with autism. Through individualized instruction, integrated therapeutic support and evidence-based educational practices, LearningSpring empowers students to build confidence, achieve academic success and develop the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
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