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About CIP
Founded in 1984 on the belief:
Students with Learning Differences must live, learn and work in environments which duplicate normal real-life conditions.
“You Were Made for Good Purpose and are Inherently Valuable”
Dr. Michael McManmon Founder, Special Educator and Author
Our Purpose
Designed to help young people with learning differences make successful transitions from adolescence to young adulthood.
Continuum of Growth
Self Awareness
Self Acceptance
Self Regulation
Self Advocacy
Self Determination
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Our Purpose
• Develop students unique and considerable talents and gifts
• Teach students how to function “in” and contribute “to” society
• Give students the tools to navigate life after CIP, and the confidence to do it
The CIP Program
• Full Year Program• Apartment living w/
other CIP students• Individualized services – Social, Academic,
Career, Wellness and Life Skills
• Additional Academic or Career (C-STEP) focus
> Comprehensive curriculum
> Variety of college options available
> Goal of 100% internship/job rate
> Team approach to students success
Admissions Criteria• Ages 18-26• Diagnosis on Autism
Spectrum, ADHD or other Learning Difference
• High level of motivation• FSIQ 80+• Potential to live and
attending program independently
• Emotional, behavioral, psychological stability
Our Approach
• Active Learning Methodology– Experiential Learning– Student-Centered Learning– Service Learning
• Team-Based Approach – A high level of collaboration between:– CIP Staff/Departments– Parents– Student– Community
Supports
> Advising> Executive
Functioning> Academic Support> Career Preparation> Social Competencies
> Life Skills & Apartment Living
> Wellness/Sensory Processing
> Creative Arts
Unique curriculum individualized for each students needs in the following areas:
Advising
• Oversees student progress• Liaison with family • Banking & budgeting• Goal setting• Weekly self-assessments• Person-Centered Planning
(PCP)• Transition counseling
Student advisors serve as case managers and as liaisons to families, keeping them up to date regarding students’ progress
Executive Functioning
• Executive Functioning– Goal setting and
assessing progress– Time management– Making plans and
completing tasks• Services– Individual apartment EF– Small group EF
A key skill required during daily activities such as making it to class on time and being organized with class work.
Social Competencies
• Individual Social Skills sessions• Group Social Skills sessions• Social Mentoring• Relationship Development• Theory of Mind• Scheduled weekend activities• Student Council• Cultural trips
Social competency is the glue that connects CIP’s comprehensive curriculum.
Health & Wellness
• Wellness sessions– Individual & group sessions– Nutrition and diet– Exercise and physical fitness
plans– Stress reduction techniques
• Medication support
CIP believes young adults perform at their best when there is a sustained level of wellness in their lives.
Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)• Weekly individual w/ group available
• Other Therapies: • Occupational Therapy• Art Therapy• Equine-Assisted Therapy
• Medication support• Weekly meetings to help students independently
manage medications
CIP believes young adults perform at their best when there is a sustained level of wellness in their lives.
Academic Supports
• Variety of college/university options available
• Assistance with enrollment and accommodations
• Liaison with college faculty• Tutoring and study halls
CIP’s academic team provides a comprehensive support system that will enable each student to achieve academic success.
Career Development
• Internships and jobs• Job coaching and job
shadowing• Community service
Career services provide real-life experiences with support and direction.
C-STEP
• C-STEP (Career Skills Training & Employment Program)
• For those not pursuing a college academic track
• Placed-based learning involving students in the greater community
• Workshops and on-the-job support in addition to regular CIP services
Small group workshops that are challenging, informative, and focused on personal and professional success.
Life Skills & Apartment Living
• Laundry, cleaning, organizing
• Grocery shopping, menu planning, cooking
• Culinary classes• Roommate meetings• Weekly themed potluck
dinners
Life skills are the building blocks of a productive life.
Creative Arts
• Creative Arts Classes– Drama club– Art class
• National Art Contest
CIP is one of the only programs where young adults can embrace and develop their performing and visual arts talents.
Summer @ CIP
• Two week summer experiences for adolescents and young adults
• Learn valuable skills and have fun!
• Two options:– High School Summer Program
– Beyond High School Summer Program
>New Beyond Summer Programs for high school graduates to age 26.
Experience independence and get a taste of college!
www.cipsummer.com
• Amherst, NY• Berkeley, CA• Bloomington, IN• Lee, MA• Long Beach, CA• Melbourne, FL
College Internship ProgramNational Admissions Office 877-566-9247
