"Words cannot express my appreciation for all that you do, not only for my daughter, but for all the students enrolled in your program whom she deals with; and for the many ways you support and guide her day-to-day interactions with staff, roommates and peers. You have helped my daughter to gain self-confidence and gain independent living skills."

Eileen Hersch, parent

About CIP

Preparing Young Adults with ASD and Learning Differences for Success since 1984

CIP provides individualized social, academic, career and life skills instruction for students with Asperger's, Nonverbal, PDD-NOS, ADHD and other Learning Differences.

Students obtain the skills necessary to inspire independence and expand the foundation on which they can build a happy and productive life.

Program at a Glance

Students attend college or take part in career development classes along with comprehensive social, academic, career and life skills curriculum

Year-round programs located in Massachusetts, Florida, Indiana, California and New York

CIP curriculum is based on our Professional Advisory Board Members work and focuses on developing real-life skills in areas of social thinking, executive functioning, sensory integration and wellness

Actively involved in the direction of their lives, students create Person-Centered Plans focusing on short and long-term goal setting, developing self-advocacy skills and outlining the steps necessary for success

Residential apartment living supports include organization, planning and time management, food shopping, menu planning, cooking and cleaning instruction

Advisors work individually with students on banking and budgeting, weekly goal setting, self-assessments, personal advising and communication with parents

Nightly check-ins and 24/7 emergency on-call assistance from staff

Our Students

Documented diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, high-functioning autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, nonverbal learning disability, dyslexia or other learning differences

Low average to high intelligence

Emotional, behavioral, and psychological stability

High level of motivation to meet program goals

Potential to live and attend college or career program independently

Ages typically 18 to 26 years old

Typically socially naive

Meet some CIP students

Our Beliefs

It's a learning difference, not a learning disability

You were made for good purpose and are inherently valuable

Our Mission

To graduate young men and women of confidence, character, and integrity capable of making contributions to society and claiming their place as citizens of the world.