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Our Values & Beliefs

• Do what we say we will do

• “You Were Made for Good Purpose and are Inherently Valuable”

• It’s a learning Difference, not a disability

• A culture of learning

About CIP

• Designed to help young people with learning differences make successful transitions from adolescence to young adulthood

• CIP helps develop the unique and considerable talents and gifts each student possesses and utilizes these attributes to teach them how to function “in” and contribute “to” society

Shifts in TrajectoryEven subtle shifts in young adults with learning differences can have long term benefits

Physical Health

Money Management

Occupational Confidence

Relationships

Academic

Emotional/Mental Health

Continuum of Growth

Self Awareness

Self Acceptance

Self Regulation

Self Advocacy

Self Determination

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Student Development Theory

• Developing Competence•Managing Emotions•Moving Through Autonomy Toward

Interdependence• Establishing Identity• Developing Mature Interpersonal

Relationships• Developing Purpose• Developing Integrity

Arthur W. Chickering & Linda Reisser (1993)

Program Strengths

• Founded in 1984

• Six locations across the US

• Comprehensive curriculum

• Quality staff/Experts in the field

• Ample student/community resources

• Continual assessment and development

> Over 30 college options available

> Goal of 100% internship/job rate

> Most comprehensive curriculum available

> A team of staff dedicated to each students personal success

Full Year Program

• Ages 18-26

• Social, Academic, Career and Life Skills Instruction

• Apartment Living

• Academic or Career Pathway

• Students pursue interests with support and direction

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

Curriculum: Core Services

>Executive Functioning

>Academic Support

>Career Preparation

>Social Competencies

>Advising

> Life Skills & Apartment Living

>Wellness/Sensory Processing

>Creative Arts

Unique curriculum individualized for each students needs in the following areas:

Executive Functioning

• Executive Functioning Group

– Small groups

– Goal setting

– Planning ahead

– Communication

– Assessing progress

Executive Functioning

• Residential Supports– Personal organization and time

management

• Reframing–Converts thoughts and feelings

regarding negative situations into positive pathways for change

– Important structure to start one’s day

HALT Chart• Emotional Thermometer

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Academic Supports

• Variety of college/university options available

• Assistance with enrollment and accessing 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

• C-STEP (Career Skills Training & Employment Program)

• Internships and jobs

• Job coaching and job shadowing

• Community service

Career services provide real-life experiences with support and direction.

Social Competencies

• Social mentoring• Social thinking

sessions• Weekend activities• Relationship

development• Theory of Mind• Cultural trips

Social competency is the glue that connects CIP’s comprehensive curriculum.

Advising

• Oversees students progress

• Communicates with family

• Focuses on:– Person-Centered Planning (PCP)– Banking & budgeting– Goal setting– Weekly self-assessments– Transition counseling

Student advisors serve as case managers and as liaisons to families, keeping them up to date regarding students’ progress

What is a Person-Centered Plan?

• A blueprint for taking on your own unique world and bringing forth unique talents, gifts, hopes and dreams

• Student in drivers seat• Declaration of Independence

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Focus on Goals and Dreams

Goals and dreams I want to realize:• In 1 year…• In 3 years…• In 6 years…

Life Skills & Apartment Living

• Laundry

• Grocery shopping, menu planning, cooking and cleaning

• Culinary classes

• Roommate meetings

• Student Council

• Weekly themed potluck dinners

Life skills are the building blocks of a productive life.

Wellness/Sensory Processing

• Individual Cognitive Behavioral therapy• Optional Therapies include: Art Therapy

(Berkshire) or Equine Assisted Therapy (Brevard)

• Sensory Integration

• Medication support

• Wellness sessions– Individual & group offered

– Diet and exercise

– Physical fitness plans

– Stress reduction techniques

CIP believes young adults perform at their best when there is a sustained level of wellness in their lives.

Creative Arts

• Open Tech Labs

• Performing & Visual Arts– Drama clubs

– Art classes

– Berkshire Visual & Performing Arts Program (CIP Berkshire only)

• National Art Contest

CIP is one of the only programs where young adults can embrace and develop their performing and visual arts talents.

“You Were Made for Good Purpose and are Inherently Valuable”

Dr. Michael McManmon CIP Founder, Special Educator and Author

Made for Good Purpose What Every Parent Needs to Know to

Help Their Adolescent with Asperger’s. High-Functioning Autism, or a Learning

Difference Become an Independent Adult

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