New IBHS-ABA spots in Bristol, practical communication milestones, and how community advocacy powers spaces like Thrive360.
Potential — We Treat Autism
Potential celebrates the opening of its new Bristol location
November 2026

How Our Non-Profit Blueprint Expands Care For Your Family

Greetings!

When navigating autism services, you deserve a partner whose sole focus is the growth, dignity, and long-term independence of your child.

Because Potential is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, our priorities are shaped entirely by our families and our community – not outside investors. Every dollar generated across our programs is reinvested directly into clinical quality. This approach allows us to invest in our clinicians, maintain sustainable caseloads, and ensure low turnover, giving your child the consistency they need to thrive.

That mission-first model is the reason we officially opened our new Bristol facility at 1515 Grundy Lane on October 26th. By expanding our physical space, we’ve created immediate openings for children who have been waiting for Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS-ABA). If you know a family in Lower Bucks seeking individualized care, our clinical team is ready to welcome them:

SHARE OUR FAMILY INTAKE LINK

Operating as a non-profit is also how we protect essential services into adulthood and build long-term resources like Thrive360’s Simulated Apartment & Wellness Area and the FUNdamental Kitchen. We know firsthand how much energy, time, and emotional dedication raising a child with autism takes. We never expect our families to fund these expansions out of pocket.

Instead, your voice is our greatest asset. Simply sharing our mission with friends, neighbors, and coworkers helps rally the community around projects like our adaptive kitchen and our upcoming pediatric feeding program.

Additionally, if you, a family member, or a friend owns a business or pays PA state personal income tax, Pennsylvania’s EITC program allows individuals and companies to redirect state tax liabilities directly into tuition scholarships for Springtime School students at zero net out-of-pocket cost. Learn more here.

Thank you for trusting us to walk alongside your family.

Growing and thriving,

Kristine Quinby, MEd, LBS, BCBA
Founder, President & CEO, Potential

On the Blog

Why We Choose Non-Profit: Building a 20-Year Legacy of Lifelong Autism Care

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An autism diagnosis is the start of a lifelong journey, and your family deserves a partner whose sole focus is quality care – not profit margins. Read how Potential’s 20-year commitment to remaining a non-profit ensures consistent therapists, protects adult services, and builds spaces like Thrive360.

READ THE BLOG
Student Wins

Everyday Communication Breakthroughs

Functional communication is the cornerstone of self-advocacy and independence. Each week, our students work hard to share their thoughts, use their assistive devices, and tackle new routines – even when it takes extra courage.

Here are a few meaningful victories our clinical team celebrated across our centers this past month:

Advocating for Personal Boundaries: A student clearly and calmly voiced his dislike for a new vocational site, standing up for his own comfort and preferences.
Self-Motivated Effort: A learner independently requested to finish his structured table tasks so he could earn free time on his iPad.
AAC Device Expansion: A student independently navigated his communication device to request "more" during a shared activity.
Proactive Device Use: A learner walked across the room to retrieve her speech device during table work without needing a clinician's prompt.
Sharing Feelings: A student recognized and expressed feelings of nervousness before heading out to a community outing.

Every single one of these milestones is proof of what happens when students are given the time, tools, and encouragement to communicate on their own terms.

Event Recap

Potential-Bristol Ribbon Cutting

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On October 22nd, we celebrated the formal ribbon-cutting of our new Bristol center alongside the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce! The location officially opened for clinical care on October 26th. Dedicated room naming opportunities remain available for community partners looking to leave a lasting mark on these new spaces. For details, reach out to Maria Evan at mevan@potentialinc.org.

10th Annual Car Show & Trunk-or-Treat for Autism

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Thanks to our incredible community for joining us at our 10th Annual Car Show Trunk-or-Treat on October 24th! We welcomed 40+ sponsors, community partners, friends, and the Newtown community to our Springtime School, raising critical funds for the Thrive360 Initiative and FUNdamental Kitchen.

A BIG Thank You to Our Platinum & Lead Sponsors!

⭐ Advantage Insurance
⭐ Bucks County Commissioners
⭐ Dorman Products
⭐ Lang's Home Remodeling

VIEW THE COMPLETE SPONSOR LIST
Thank you to our tricky tray donors

Your Support helps make our event possible and supports Potential and the individuals and families we serve.

With gratitude from everyone at Potential!

Upcoming Events

Newtown Business Association's Newtown Holiday Parade 2026

December 6, 2026

🎄✨ Once upon a time...Potential helped create a little extra holiday magic!

Join us on Sunday, December 6th for the NBA Newtown Holiday Parade! This year's theme is "Story Book Holiday Magic," and we are thrilled to welcome families to The Imaginary Workshop inside Santa's Village. This brand-new, sensory-friendly space is designed so everyone can experience the wonder of the season comfortably.

📍 Where: Fred Beans Auto Parking Lot at Washington Ave. & Sycamore St., Newtown, PA

🕚 When: Santa's Village opens at 11:00 AM | Parade kicks off at 12:30 PM

🎅 Admission: Free community event!

Come say hi before the parade begins!

Celebrating Our Potential Team

Team Member Milestone Anniversaries & Promotions

Our mission moves forward because of the clinical experts and direct-care staff who show up for our students every single day. Please join us in celebrating our team members' achievements this month!

Milestone Anniversaries & Promotions:
Alyssa HainesAlyssa Haines  |  5 Years
Savanna HershSavanna Hersh  |  5 Years
Ketrin KapllaniKetrin Kapllani  |  5 Years
Mary O'DrainMary O'Drain  |  Promoted To Lead Behavior Technician
Welcome to Our Newest Team Members:
Demi ChoeDemi Choe  |  School Paraprofessional
Kelsey Logue-StrubleKelsey Logue-Struble  |  Behavior Technician
Kelly ShenskyKelly Shensky  |  School Paraprofessional
Carlene FittingoffCarlene Fittingoff  |  School Paraprofessional
Kara KennedyKara Kennedy  |  School Paraprofessional

Do you know a compassionate behavior technician or special education professional looking for a supportive workplace? With our Bristol expansion, we have open positions across all three campuses!

VIEW ALL OPEN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Potential-Approved Resources

Resources We Trust For Your Family

Looking for reliable autism support tools, evidence-based research, or educational guides? Here are three external resources our clinical leadership recommends:

The Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT)
The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) Resources
CASP About Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
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