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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Berkshire Weekend Activities

Friday, July 23rd
Rock Climbing,
Laser Tag, and
Rollerblading @
Hampshire Mall
Leave at 5:00 PM

Saturday, July 24th
North Hampton Center
for Shopping, Movies,
and other fun stuff.
Leave @ 2:00 PM
Student Movie Choice
in the Lounge.

Sunday, July 25th
Student Choice

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Berkeley Weekend Activities

Weekend Activities

FRIDAY AUGUST 27TH 2010
Oakland Museum: ‘Pixar: 25 Years of Animation’
WHERE: BERKELEY
WHEN: 5:15PM
COST: $12.50 TOTAL (3.50 BART & 9.00 ADMISSION W/STUDENT ID $12.00 WITHOUT)

Saturday August 28th 2010
Oakland Chinatown StreetFest 2010
Where: Oakland
When: 10:30am
Cost: $13.50 Total ($3.50 Bart & $10.00 Spending Money)

The 3rd Annual Downtown Berkeley MusicFest
Where: Berkeley
When: 6:00pm
Cost: $ Free

Sunday August 29th 2010
Eat Real Street Food Festival
Where: Oakland
When: 10:30am
Cost: $13.50 Total ($3.50 Bart & $10.00 Spending Money)

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Bloomington Weekend Activities

Friday August 25th
CIP Game Night and walk to Chocolate Moose

Saturday August 26th
Roller Derby and Jazz at Cafe Django

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Brevard Weekend Activities

August 27 – 29, 2010

Friday
Grill and Chill 5-7pm
House of Joe 7-9pm
Melbourne Square Mall 7-9pm

Saturday
Brunch 10:30-12:30
Movies at the Avenues 1-5pm
Manatees Baseball 6-8pm

Sunday
Indialantic Beach Trip 10:30-1:30pm
Fee Avenue Library 2-5pm
Bowling 6-8:30pm
Barnes and Noble 6-8:30pm

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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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I’m Independent: A Guide to Prove It

By the students at the Brevard Center

A guide on how to change your parents perspectives during home visitations.

Since you have come to CIP you have made many strides; college, and internship, having roommates, pushing yourself to do new things (and some you might not even be aware of). Your parents, wishing the best for you, gave you this opportunity to learn and grow independently of them.

Now that you are home, you may start to feel like you are in the middle of both worlds, your life living at home with your parents and your life at CIP. The students at the Brevard Center have brainstormed some ways to fight regression and make the most out of your changing relationships with your family.

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Wellness Student of the Month

By Talitha Eustice, Berkshire Center Health & Wellness Coordinator

Liz Gray is an integral and dynamic part of the C.I.P. Volleyball team. The volleyball team is comprised of 9 dedicated CIP athletes that show up consistently and work hard. The students devote two hours of their Sunday every week for practice and drills and compete in a recreational league in Pittsfield, MA every Tuesday. In addition, they have all taken extra time to act as referees for other games.

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Chicago Tribune: Life, Social Skills Focus of Indiana Autism Program

By Mike Leonard
December 12, 2009

Every student in the College Internship Program in downtown Bloomington has a story to tell about overcoming adversity. For many, a big problem is feeling comfortable in social situations and making and keeping friends.

For others, it’s the intense focus they put into matters at hand, which causes them to forget about appointments and deadlines until it’s too late. Some struggle with beginning a task, or completing one.

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