CIP Summer Program A Unique Two-Week Transition Program for Young Adults with Asperger’s, ADHD, and other Learning Differences ages 16-19
During CIP’s two exciting weeks on a college or university campus, participants will be introduced to CIP’s comprehensive curriculum, developing goals through the Person-Centered Planning process, learning independent living skills and putting new social competencies into practice. Best of all, participants will have lots of opportunities to build new friendships and have plenty of fun!
What Participants Have to Say…
Since 2009, participants have joined us from around the US, as well as Israel, Spain, Antigua, Puerto Rico, Germany, Thailand, and Jordan. Hear from a couple CIP Summer Program participants firsthand in the videos below:
CIP Amherst, NY Summer Program 2011: Byron
CIP Summer Program attendee 2009-2011: Joe
2012 Dates & Locations
Limited space is still available for CIP’s Two Week Summer Programs for teens ages 16-19 with Asperger’s, ADHD, and other Learning Differences. Don’t miss this unique opportunity at six highly-rated college or university locations in the US!
Apply or Learn More! Application Page
*Acceptance is limited to 12 students at each location. Applications are processed on a first-come first-served basis. There is a $50 application fee. Full payment of $3,975 is due upon acceptance.
*Please note that space is limited for the 2012 Summer Program. While applications are being accepted for all six locations, we suggest you contact us directly regarding availability on a site-by-site basis.
During the CIP Summer Program students get a sneak peek at what it’s like to be away from home and living on a college campus.
Transitions can be especially difficult for students on the autism spectrum or with learning differences, and the CIP summer program can help them to prepare for what happens as they move to the next stage of their lives.
Breaking the Dependency
Students spend 2 weeks in a supported environment away from family and their main support systems.
Changing Relationships
Students will make decision on their own with the help of staff and have the opportunity to connect with their families in the evening to share their successes with new found independence.
How Much Communication Is Enough?
Staff help students to find a good balance for keeping in touch with their family without having it impact their social successes.
Using the Supports You Need
The College 101 session will help students learn what services are available in college and how they differ from the services offered in high school.
The Steel Umbilical Cord
Students and their families have the opportunity to spend two weeks developing a new relationship where the student can learn to adviocate for assistance from people other than their parents.
Residential Life
Students will take responsibility for their own lives. CIP staff act as residential advisors and are available to offer support with managing hygiene, medication management or roommate relationships.
Balancing Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise
For many students living in a dorm can be their first opportunity to eat what they want, sleep as little as they want and avoid exercise. The CIP summer program will explore why balancing nutrition, sleep and exercise are important and crucial to college success.
Getting the Lay of the land and Being Safe
Living on a college campus, eating in the dorms and touring the local area will get students more comfortable with navigating a college campus. Students are also taught to look for landmarks and learn to use their cell phones if necessary.
Tolerance and Diversity
The CIP summer program strives to have a diverse group with each summer program. Students are exposed to a variety of different people and staff can help to mentor and guide them through new situations.
Handling Your Own Finances
Students will have the opportunity to practice budgeting their money for meals, tips and special treats like popcorn at the movies.
If you’re interested in joining us for another fun summer submit your application now! Participants who join us this summer can expect expert staff and outstanding programming, a top-rated college or university setting, and plenty of action-packed learning and recreational activities.
During our two exciting weeks together, participants will be introduced to CIP’s comprehensive curriculum, developing goals through the Person-Centered Planning process, practicing independent living skills and social competencies. Best of all, participants will have lots of opportunities to build new friendships and have plenty of fun!
Don’t miss this year’s sneak peek at college for high school students with Asperger’s, High-Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, ADD, NLD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. Give your teen the opportunity to learn valuable skills for making a well-prepared transition from high school to college.
Applications are arriving daily for the 2012 summer program; submit your application now to be eligible for the first round of interviews to be announced on January 31st, 2012.
2012 Curriculum Highlights
Students will meet and use ice breakers, idioms, discussion of expected vs. unexpected behaviors to start each day during the program.
Roommate Rules: Written and Unwritten
Navigating a college campus
Social dining, chit chat and eating rules
Self-advocacy and disclosure
Self-initiation
Making plans with friends and planning leisure activities
College 101
Dealing with being away from home
Students will also create their own Person Centered Plans. Person-Centered Planning assists students in becoming more aware of their interests, desires, strengths and challenges. Participants will use a variety of multimedia in order to create and share PowerPoint presentations that are interactive and visual reminders for keeping track of important short and long-term goals.
2012 Summer Program Dates
Florida Tech
Melbourne, FL
June 24 – July 8, 2012 More information
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
July 1 – July 15, 2012 More information
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
July 8 – July 22, 2012 More information
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
July 15 – July 29, 2012 More information
Elms College
Chicopee, MA
July 15 – July 29, 2012 More information
*NEW* CSU Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
July 1- July 15, 2012 More Information
Admissions Process
Now Accepting Applications!
To apply, visit the application page. Your application will be processed in the order it was received, once all materials have been fully received by our admissions office. If it is determined that your student is appropriate for CIP’s summer program, our admissions office will then contact you to schedule an interview.
First-Round Interview Decision
First round of invitations to interview will be sent for returning students on January 3rd and for new students on January 31st.
Once an interview is completed CIP will typically contact the family within one week letting them know of our acceptance decision.
Join us for another great summer! Acceptance is limited to 12 students per location. If you have any questions regarding your student’s eligibility, please contact me below.
CIP’s five Summer Program locations for teens 16-19 are at capacity and in progress.
Applications for 2012 Summer Programs will be accepted closer to October, 2011. We’ll also be continuing to expand to our 6th college or university location, as well as add more cutting-edge curriculum and other improvements for 2012. Stay tuned!
Since 2009, the CIP Summer Program has grown from the University of California in Berkeley, CA to five campus locations across the US; the latest being the University of Buffalo in Amherst, New York. This exciting 2-week opportunity offers an introduction to life on a college campus, experience living with roommates, a 1-credit college credit and lots of fun activities.
Spaces are filling up quickly for the 2011 CIP Teen Summer Program, and staff and students alike are excited for this year’s fun two-week session of social, academic, career and life skills training.
Now in its third year, the CIP Summer Program gives teens with Asperger’s and LD between the ages of 16 and 19 the opportunity to experience a taste of college, while developing new friendships and learning independent living skills.
The sessions occur during July at Indiana University; Florida Institute of Technology; University of California, Berkeley; Elms College and University of Buffalo.
Each session is run by experienced CIP staff members, as well as Master’s Degree students and special education teachers, and includes workshops in social skills, self-advocacy, person-centered planning, managing priorities, navigating college campuses and handling academic demands. They are also given support with everyday tasks like doing laundry and getting up and out on their own. Students live together in dorms, eat two meals a day at the school and share a third meal out at a restaurant, where they learn about ordering, tipping, budgeting and socializing. Students also participate in fun activities and events with students from CIP’s full year program, as well as CIP alumni mentors.
According to Summer Program Coordinator Abby Tierney, the program has been very successful and continues to grow year after year.
“It’s been very well received,” she said. “Students come away with a lot of self esteem. For many, it’s the first time they have been with a group of others like them, and that’s a great experience.”
Abby said they have several return students this year and those that are returning are very excited to be coming back.
Those interested in applying for this year’s summer program should contact Abby Tierney by calling 413-243-0710 x13 or by sending email to atierney@cipworldwide.org. Prospective students will need to provide testing results, reference forms, transcripts, an application and a $50 application fee. Appropriate candidates are selected on a first-come-first-serve basis. There is a 12-student limit at each location.
The CIP Teen Summer Program for Asperger’s and Learning Differenced students ages 16-19 introduces new Theme-Based Curriculum. Daily topics will focus on learning and practicing the following: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure, Independent Living Skills, Social Thinking and Person-Centered Planning.
The College Internship Program (CIP) has announced dates and locations of their five summer programs for teens age 16-19 with Asperger’s, attention deficit disorder and other learning differences.
The two-week program will be held on the campuses of five highly-rated colleges: Elms College, UC Berkeley, IU Bloomington, Florida Tech and the University of Buffalo, and is designed to help prepare students for the transition from high school to college or careers.
CIP’s two-week summer program for teens 16-19 with Asperger’s and LD will roll out it’s 5th location for summer 2011.
Buffalo, NY, home of the College Support Program (CSP), will host CIP’s newest summer program location. Attendee’s will live, learn and experience a taste of independence on the University of Buffalo campus. Other 2011 locations include Elms College in Massachusetts, Florida Tech, University of California at Berkeley and Indiana University at Bloomington.
Space is limited to 12 students per site. Dates will be available shortly. For more information on CIP’s Teen Summer Program, visit www.cipsummer.com or contact Abby Tierney, Summer Program Coordinator at (413) 243-0710 X 13.
By Dan McManmon, CIP National Marketing Coordinator
A total of 46 new students from across the country (including Israel, Spain, Antigua and Puerto Rico) are enrolled in the 2010 CIP Summer Program located on four college campuses in the US.
The 2009 pilot Summer Program in Berkeley set the course for this years expansion to the campuses of Elms College in Massachusetts, FIT in Florida, IU Bloomington in Indiana and UC Berkeley in California. Each location gives teens a 2 week introduction to CIP’s comprehensive curriculum developed specifically for students with Asperger’s syndrome, ADD and other learning differences.
Spring is now in full bloom as we kick into high gear and we are just a few months away from our jam-packed summer session!
We have programming in place to dispel the mysteries of attending college or other post-secondary options for students 16-19 with Asperger’s and other Learning Differences. The CIP summer session will help prepare students as they turn their thoughts to the next phase of their lives.
Interested in a sneak peek at college life? This unique opportunity to do so at a top-rated university is just around the corner. College is not all about academics; it’s about fostering connections, learning the necessary skills to succeed and having fun while doing it!
Students ages 16-19 with Asperger’s and other Learning Differences are invited to attend this 2 week program on a college campus near you!.
Dr. McManmon is the Founder of the 
Spaces are filling up quickly for the 2011 CIP Teen Summer Program, and staff and students alike are excited for this year’s fun two-week session of social, academic, career and life skills training. 
A total of 46 new students from across the country (including Israel, Spain, Antigua and Puerto Rico) are enrolled in the 2010 CIP Summer Program located on four college campuses in the US.
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