College Internship Program (CIP)

Founded in 1984, The College Internship Program provides individualized social, academic, career and life skills instruction for students with Asperger's and Learning Differences.

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

About the Program

• Year-round with centers in Massachusetts, Florida, Indiana, California and now New York
• Independent apartment living and off-campus options
• Individualized support with social skills, academics, career development and life skills
• Specialized curriculum specifically for Asperger's and other learning differences
• Coordinated health and wellness program, social mentoring and individual therapy sessions
• Residential menu planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning instruction within student apartments
• Banking and budgeting instruction as well as weekly goal setting and personal advising
• 24/7 staff support

Our Students

• Male and female, ages 18 to 26
• Asperger's syndrome, ADD, high-functioning autism, NLD, PDD-NOS, and/or dyslexia.
• High level of motivation to meet program goals
• Low-average to high intelligence
• Potential to live, work or attend college independently
• Emotional, behavioral and psychological stability

Our Beliefs

• It's a Learning Difference, not a disability
• You are 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.

Summer Program

In addition to our year-round programs, CIP offers a 2 week Summer Program for teens ages 16-19 at four colleges nation-wide.

This comprehensive overview introduces students to an array of the social, academic, life and career skills necessary for success while enjoying a real slice of college life.

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