Articles Archive

Articles focusing on college age students with Asperger's syndrome, ADHD and other learning differences. For more articles, view the CIP Student Life Blog, or signup for our monthly email newsletter.

Guides and Resources

A Design for Life: How Person Centered Planning can be a tool for self-understanding
Autism File Magazine: By Dr. Michael McManmon, CIP Founder

Shopping For a Program Checklist
A Guide to Choosing a Post-Secondary Education for Your ASD or LD Student

The Art of Letting Go: College Transitioning for the LD Student
By Dr. Michael McManmon, CIP Founder

Top 10 Areas of Support for Students with Asperger’s and LD As They Transition to College
Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Insights Magazine

Sensory Integration for Young Adults with Learning Differences: Finding the Right Environment in a Classroom or Dormitory Setting
By Dr. Michael McManmon, CIP Founder

The Instructor’s Role for Teaching “Reframing” to College Age Students on the Spectrum
Autism File Magazine: By Dr. Michael McManmon, CIP Founder and Dan McManmon, CIP Director of Admissions & Marketing

CIP Staff Articles

Psychology Today - The Trouble with Eye Contact
By Dr. McManmon, CIP Founder

I Am An Apple - A story of coming to realize and accept Asperger's syndrome
By Dr. McManmon, CIP Founder

What Parents Struggle With: Self-Esteem and Self-Acceptance
By Dr. McManmon, CIP Founder

Teaching Social Skills Through Recreational Activities
By Jan Petrides, CIP Berkshire Staff

College Internship Program
Our Philosophy and Founding Principles

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CIP National Professional Advisory Board Members

Helping Your Child to Help His/Her Self: Beginning Self-Advocacy
Stephen Shore, Ed.D

Why They Do What They Do
Carol Gray, CIP National Professional Advisory Board member

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