Brevard Students Get A+ in Academics
By Ryan Therriault, CIP Brevard Academic Coordinator
The cumulative GPA for this semester at the Brevard Center is 3.3, improving on last semesters 3.2. Out of all 8 Brevard students attending college, 5 were on the deans list, with a GPA of 3.0 and above, and 2 were on the presidents list, requiring a GPA of 4.0.
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Financial Resources to Help Fund Your Asperger’s or LD Students Post-Secondary Education
While some parents/guardians can afford the costs associated with sending their student to specialized post-secondary program’s like CIP, many find the costs overwhelming and/or out-of-reach.
However, there are a number of resources available that can significantly help reduce those costs, allowing your student with learning differences to have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to attend college, develop a career and live independently.
CIP Launches New College Support Program For Young Adults with Learning Differences
New York – May, 2010 The College Internship Program (CIP) has announced it will open The College Support Program (CSP), a new college transition program in Buffalo, New York for young adults with Asperger’s and learning differences. Slated to open August 2010, the center will utilize the cutting edge curriculum currently offered at CIP’s four existing national centers. Students can attend one of several nearby colleges while receiving additional support as they transition from high school to college and pursue college degrees.
Interview on Boston Area’s “It’s Your Health Radio”, with Dr. McManmon
It’s Your Health Radio Show, with host Lisa Davis. Listen below.
CIP Students Grace the Cover of Autism Advocate Magazine
The Autism Society’s latest issue of The Autism Advocate, themed “Making Friends”, features a group shot of CIP Berkeley students spending a Saturday weekend activity exploring Point Reyes National Park. In the photo are CIP Berkeley students Devon, Sheryl, Jason, Kaityn and Sam.
The issue focuses on the critical importance of social skills, with article on social skills training, teaching skills, peer mentoring and making connections online. You can view the social skills supports that CIP offers by visiting the Social Skills page.
To receive the Autism Advocate, become a member of the Autism Society here.
Vote for the Autism Source Pepsi Refresh Grant!
Every month, Pepsi awards grants through the Refresh Project for ideas that will have a positive impact – and you get to vote for the great ideas that mean the most to you.
In May, the Autism Society is eligible for a grant to expand our free nationwide support line (currently open 8 hours each weekday), to offer confidential, one-to-one contact with a live specialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can vote for us once a day, so even if you’ve already voted, please cast your vote again today, and every day throughout May.
Bloomington Students Try Pilates and Dance
By Lana Howell, Bloomington Center Health and Wellness Coordinator
During Wellness classes this semester, the students have enjoyed participating in Yoga and Pilates, which helps to strengthen their core muscles and also gives them relaxation techniques they can use on their own. “Yoga helps me relax and takes my mind off of the things that give me pressure,” first year student, Kiersten, said.
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Berkshire Residential Coordinator Returns to the Northeast
By Sam Feeley, CIP Berkshire student
Some people might not be so warm to the idea of moving from sunny Florida to the volatile climate of New England, but Travis McArthur is ready to take on the challenge. Travis, a graduate of SUNY-Geneseo, became the new Berkshire Center residential coordinator on April 12, 2010 after holding the same position at the Brevard Center. I spoke to Travis about his decision, his agenda, and his new setting.
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Spring Break Takes Brevard to Washington D.C.
By Travis McArthur, Residential Coordinator
During the Brevard Center’s Spring Break, I went with a group of students to Washington D.C. On the trip we experienced many things including new food, new cultural experiences and an assortment of fascinating museums. We stayed in our nation’s capital for six nights and saw as much as we could.
On the first day, after we checked into the hotel, we took a stroll through the National Mall and got our first glimpse of the Capital Building and the Washington Monument. We ate lunch at Union Station and then explored the shopping there. Later, we continued to discover more of Washington’s sights, and experienced the city at night.
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Internship Spotlight: Brevard Community College
By Peter Snell, 3rd-year student, CIP Brevard Center
I started interning at Brevard Community College’s Melbourne Campus in 2009 and I am still working there now. I do work in the Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, and the Anatomy and Physiology labs.
My first semester in the labs was very much a semester of getting used to the place. I did a lot of easy tasks like cleaning glassware and washing the work areas. I liked cleaning the labs since it was a way for me to make them a safer and cleaner place for all. I work for Michelle Provencal, the Laboratory Coordinator for the BCC science labs, and during that first semester we set up an area for a garden.
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Berkeley Students Actively Pursue Their Interests
By Nicole Hughes, CIP Berkeley Career Coordinator
This semester, several students have been doing a great job with their internships/volunteer positions. They all work really hard and take pride in what they do.
For instance, at the YMCA, Sam Newman is always willing and happy to help others. He enjoys reading and drawing with the children and continues to bring this level of engagement with the children to other areas of play, both in Kindergym and Childwatch (the departments he volunteers in).
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CIP Students Race Against Violence
By Kristen Vorisek, Berkshire Center Health and Wellness Coordinator
Bright and early on Saturday morning, a group of Berkshire Center students and I teamed up to walk and run in a 5K Race Against Violence. Arriving in Greenfield, we were greeted by the warm sun and a group of students who had driven over an hour to support us!
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