Feb
08
Get Ready For Spring Break 2010!
Students enrolled at CIP have the option of attending a fun and educational travel program one week a year during the college spring break in March. This year CIP students will diverge across the world to Ireland, Hawaii, Washington D.C. and a Caribbean Cruise!
Students prepare for this trip through a series of class meetings in which they study the language, arts, culture and trip itinerary. Each year an exciting new world destination is chosen and students get a cultural experience they will never forget with staff and their peers.
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Feb
08
Wellness Student of the Month: Ashley Titone
By Jamie Kennedy, Brevard Center Health & Wellness Coordinator
Ashley’s Wellness successes are a culmination of her independent and group session efforts. Routine, independent exercise is a part of Wellness is where Ashley has really shown growth. “I enjoy using my treadmill at my apartment because afterwards I’m not as stressed and I feel good about myself.” Additionally, her flawless attendance record is an example to other students.
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Feb
08
Community Service at the Brevard Center
By Janet Hrezo, CIP Brevard Center
Community Service is an important part of the program at the Brevard Center. In the past, students have worked with a wide range of organizations and in many different capacities which gives each student an opportunity to meet new people, to feel more a part of the community and to make a difference in the lives of others. Recent activities have included Brevard Zoo’s “Boo at the Zoo”, “Woofstock” to benefit Greyhound Pets of America and Autism Speaks’ “Walk Now for Autism” for which Ashley Titone raised over $2000 in contributions.
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Jan
28
Autism: Transitioning to College and the Real World – SFGate
By Laura Shumaker, San Francisco Chronicle
I used to envy my friends who had children with learning disabilities and Asperger syndrome. I watched their sons and daughters move from special education classes to regular classes–some even landed in our school district’s gifted and talented program. My understanding at the time was that since these kids were on the “graduation track”, they would likely go to college, enter the work force and go on to live independently. I would later learn that academics alone are not enough.
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Jan
26
Brevard Center Open House
You are invited to come and explore the many opportunities the College Internship Program (CIP) at the Brevard Center has to offer young adults ages 18-26 with Asperger’s, ADD, NLD, dyslexia, high-functioning autism and other learning differences.
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Jan
26
Bloomington Open House
Come explore the many opportunities the College Internship Program at the Bloomington Center has to offer. At CIP, students benefit from both a college and a career track and receive the social, academic, career and life skills necessary to be successful.
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Jan
13
Berkshire Open Houses in Feb and March
You are invited to come explore the comprehensive college & career options available for young adults with Asperger’s syndrome, ADD and other learning differences at the Berkshire Center in Lee, Massachusetts. Join us for a curriculum overview including a tour of the campus, staff and student panel and Q&A. Lunch will be provided.
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Jan
06
Math Tutoring – The Story Behind the Techniques
By Paul Gosselin, Berkshire Center academic tutor
Students learn more when they think success can be achieved. (1) They will try harder and longer if the expectation of reaching their goal is high. Another motivational tool is to use the belief that success is based on one’s own ability and effort. (2)
Math is a subject where these and other motivational tools can be used to a great advantage because success is based on repetition of the gained skills and methodology. When the student achieves initial success, it tends to reinforce the need to practice repeatedly in order to gain further success.
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