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Levels of Support

Since every student is unique, it takes an individual approach to provide them with the social, academic, career and life skills they need to be successful. Our Levels of Support do just that.

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such as the completion of a degree, building a career, developing a social network and learning life skills to live independently. Students receive unparalleled supports in the areas most useful to them. All incoming students are assessed into one of four levels, depending on their competencies and readiness. Once assessed into a level, the most appropriate amount of services are applied.

While some students may benefit from staying at a level of support for more than one year, other students move to less structured levels as they acquire the skills and competencies necessary. Each student’s movement is determined by their individual progress.

Advantages

  • Individualized supports
  • Focused, specialized services
  • Lower costs

Continuum of Support

It is an important time when a student transitions to a college dorm, lives more independently, pursues his/her career, or starts a work study. Our continuum levels are an extension of our Levels of Support. Students who are capable have the option of retaining key supports they need while living off-campus and transitioning into the commmunity.

Advantages

  • Stay connected to CIP community
  • Retain crucial supports for success
  • Enjoy campus life by living at a nearby college or university


Entry Levels Brief Description of Levels*
Level 1 Gain from self-awareness and understanding of core issues such as sensory integration, relationship development, social thinking, theory of mind and executive functioning. Develop insight into learning differences and growth from within.
Level 2 General understanding of learning difference. Need support with life skills and executive functioning. May take a class at the college level or begin career assessments. Advisor and residential supports lessen.
Level 3 Receive standard supports without the need for CIP’s specialized modules/curriculum and intensified social and residential training.
Level 4 Fully enrolled in college courses and/or involved in an internship, work study or job. Students are able to balance social life with academics or employment.
Continuum Levels Brief Description of Levels*
Level 5 Living off-campus and either fully involved with college courses and/or employment. Benefits from occasional supports such as advising, clinical, tutorials and social transition group
Level 6 Students live on a college campus or off-campus, interdependent and have developed a social network and continue with college courses or employment. They are actively involved in the community and maintain the skills necessary to fully realize their potential and support themselves. Still takes advantage of tutorials, social mentoring or supported group structures at the program.
  *A comprehensive assessment is done in order to select the best possible supports for each student. Levels and the services within may vary.


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