"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

Attend College with Support: Asperger's, ADHD and other Learning Differences

CIP's full-year programs provide young adults with Asperger's, High-Functioning Autism, ADHD and other Learning Differences with the social, academic, career and life skills necessary for success.

College & University Options

Students enrolled in the College Internship Program (CIP) can attend any of the following academic institutions with support.

CIP Berkshire, MA

Berkshire Community College
Elms College Mildred Elley

CIP Amherst, NY

Daemen College
Erie Community College
University of Buffalo
Canisius College
SUC at Buffalo

CIP Brevard, FL

Brevard Community College
Florida Institute of Technology
University of Central Florida, North Melbourne
Keiser University
Warner Southern College
University of Central Florida
Barry University
Columbia College
Everest University / Florida Metropolitan University
Webster University
Brevard Community College Palm Bay
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

CIP Bloomington, IN

Ivy Tech Community Community College
Indiana University Bloomington

CIP Berkeley, CA

Berkeley City College
Merritt College
College of Alameda
Laney College
Cal State East Bay
UC Berkeley

CIP Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College
Cal State Long Beach

CIP at a Glance

CIP students attend college and/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 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.