Professional Staff Training and Education

Available Trainings

• A College Curriculum for Students on the Spectrum
• An Overview of Asperger’s and NLD
• An Overview of Asperger’s and NLD Through Personal Stories
• Supports Necessary for a Student with Learning Differences/ Asperger’s to Attend College
• Executive Functioning Skills
• Fostering Cognitive Flexibility
• Career Supports for Learning Differences
• Sensory Integration at College and Work

About Dr. Michael McManmon

International Speaker / Founder, College Internship Program

During his 35 years of experience with learning differenced students and Asperger's syndrome, Dr. McManmon has worked on curriculum development, staff training, program evaluation and administering community based programming.

He presents at professional conferences nationally and internationally. Dr. McManmon has a unique inside perspective as he himself is diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.

Read the full biography

Training and Presentation Schedule

2010	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
Nov 17th-20th, 2010	TBA	European Council of International Schools Exposition (ECIS)	Nice, France	Dr. Michael McManmon
Nov 15th-16th, 2010 (tentative)	Asperger's Syndrome: A Support Curriculum	College de Leman	Geneva, Switzerland	Dr. Michael McManmon
Nov 4th, 2010	Increasing Social Skills and Flexible Thinking through Social Mentoring; Success with Social Mentoring for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome / Autism Spectrum Disorders.	World Autism Congress	Monterrey, Mexico	Dr. Michael McManmon
Oct 26th, 2010	10 Most Important Supports That Students with Learning Differences Need to be Successful in College and Independent Living	Choices Fair	Highland Park, IL	Dr. Michael McManmon
October, 2nd 2010	Support Services Panelist; Parent and Practitioner Panelist.	U.S. Autism/ Asperger's Association World Conference and Expo	St. Louis, MO	Dr. Michael McManmon
October, 1st 2010 (tentative)	College Supports for Asperger's Students	Southern Illinois University	Carbondale, IL	Dr. Michael McManmon
August, 5th 2010	Asperger's Syndrome: Educational and Employment Needs.	Miami Dade Community College	Miami, FL	Dr. Michael McManmon
July, 18th 2010	Asperger’s 101: What Admission’s Counselors, HS Counselors and Ed. Consultants Need to Know in the College Application and Transition Process	Overseas Association of College Admission Counselors (OACAC)	Northeastern University, Boston, MA	Dr. Michael McManmon
May 28th, 2010 - 9am	Sensory Integration at College and Work	Autism One Generation Rescue Conference	Chicago, IL	Dr. Michael McManmon
April 6th, 2010	Understanding the Postsecondary Needs of Students with ASD	Marin Autism Lecture Series	San Rafael, CA	Dr. Michael McManmon
Feb, 27th 2010	Next Steps for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders— Adolescents and Adults with Autism: Applications to Promote Inclusion, Competence, and Quality of Life	Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Hunter College	Jamaica, NY	Panel w/ Dr. Michael McManmon, Peter Gerhardt
Feb, 10th 2010	A College Curriculum for Students on the Spectrum	Summit School	Jamaica, NY	Dr. Michael McManmon
2009	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
December 11th, 2009	CIP Summer Program 2010	Autism One Radio, Linderman Live	National Radio	Dr. Michael McManmon
December 3rd, 2009	Comprehensive Services for Adults on the Spectrum	Autism One Radio / NPR - David Holmes Show	International Radio	Dr. Michael McManmon
Nov 14-15, 2009	An Overview of Asperger’s and NLD through personal stories / Sensory Integration	All Special Kids (ASK) Parent Organization	Geneva, Switzerland	Dr. Michael McManmon
Nov 2-3, 2009	An Overview of Asperger’s and NLD through personal stories / Sensory Integration	International School of Geneva	Geneva, Switzerland	Dr. Michael McManmon
November 2009	Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to attend College	Autism Through the Lifespan: International Autism Conference	Skive, Denmark	Dr. Michael McManmon
July 2009	Social Thinking/Social Mentoring with College Students with ASD	AANE (Asperger's Association of New England) Know Yourself Conference	Boston, MA	Dr. Michael McManmon
April 2009	Autism is Given a Voice	Toolworks Community Service	Oakland, CA	Dr. Michael McManmon
April 2009	College Anyone?	Altavista High School	Mountain View, CA	Dr. Michael McManmon
March 2009	Staff Training	Midwest Academy	Indianapolis, IN	Dr. Michael McManmon
2008	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
November 2008	Autism Spectrum What is it? What can we do?	European Council of International Schools (ECIS)	Nice, France	Dr. Michael McManmon
November 2008	Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model Presentation	Katherine Thomas School - Treatment and Learning Centers	Rockville, MD	Dr. Michael McManmon
October 2008	Understanding and Working with Autism Spectrum on the College Campus	St. Mary's College	Moraga, CA	Dr. Michael McManmon
October 2008	Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model Presentation	Red Hill Academy	San Anselmo, CA	Dr. Michael McManmon
October 2008	Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model Presentation	Oak Hill School	Marin City, CA	Dr. Michael McManmon
October 2008	Autism is Given a Voice	Concordia Academy	Roseville, MN	Dr. Michael McManmon
July 2008	Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model Presentation	AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) Conference	Reno, NV	Dr. Michael McManmon
July 2008	A College Curriculum for Students on the Spectrum	ASA (Autism Society of America) Conference	Orlando, FL	Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore D. Jacoby
May 2008	Sensory Integration	Independent Educational Consultants Association Conference (IECA)	Minneapolis, MN	Dr. Michael McManmon
April 2008	A College Curriculum for Students on the Spectrum	Pacific Rim International Forum 2008 (PACRIM) Hidden Disability	Honolulu, HA	Dr. Michael McManmon
February 2008	Social Mentoring/Social Thinking Presentation	Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) Conference	Chicago, IL	Dr. Michael McManmon D. Jacoby
2007	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
September 2007	Supports Necessary for a Student on the Autism Spectrum to Attend College Using the CIP Model	NATTAP Conference	Columbus, OH	Dr. Michael McManmon
May 2007	Asperger's Syndrome: From Theory to Practice	Minnesota Life College	Richmond, MN	Dr. Michael McManmon
April 2007	A College Curriculum for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome & Non-Verbal Learning Differences	Independent Educational Consultants Association Conference (IECA)	Boston, MA	Dr. Michael McManmon
2006	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
October 2006	Helping Students with Aspergers and Non-Verbal learning Differences Go to College	National Association College Admissions Counselors	Pittsburg, PA	Dr. Michael McManmon
May 2006	The Brevard Approach: A Prototype for Asperger College Programs	Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders Conference on Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum	Long Island, NY	Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore
2005	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
September 2005	College Alternatives for Students with Asperger Syndrome and Non-Verbal Learning Differences	National Association College Admissions Counselors	Tampa, FL	Dr. Michael McManmon M. Rubinstien
July 2005	A Pro-Social Curriculum for College Students with Asperger Syndrome/Non-Verbal Learning Differences	The Autism Society of America's 36th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders "In Tune with the Future"	Nashville, TN	Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore
April 2005	College Options for Asperger's Students	Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders	Long Island, NY	Dr. Michael McManmon
2004	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
July 2004	Working with College Students with Asperger Syndrome and Non-Verbal Learning Differences	The Autism Society of America's 35th National Conference on Autism Spectrum	Seattle, WA	Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore
April 2004	Working with College Students with Asperger Syndrome and Non-Verbal Learning Differences	Independent Educational Consultants Association Conference (IECA)	Boston, MA	Dr. Michael McManmon S. Shore
1983	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
October 1983	Training Evaluation and Consultation at Kolburne School	Sixth Annual National Teaching Family Association Conference	Las Vegas, NV	Dr. Michael McManmon B. Caldwell Carl Schick Carmen Schick
1980	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
1980	How Do They View Their Parents and Their Parents' Work?	Third Annual National Teaching Family Association Convention	Kansas City, MS	Dr. Michael McManmon L.C. McManmon
1980	A Model for Financial Planning, Start-up, and Licensing	Second Annual National Teaching Family Association Convention	Kansas City, MS	Dr. Michael McManmon H.B. Clark
1979	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
1979	A Model for Financial Planning, Start-up, and Licensing	First Annual National Teaching Family Association Convention	Boystown, NB	Dr. Michael McManmon L.C. McManmon
1977	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
1977	Developing Couple Managed and Operated Community Based Group Homes	Third Annual Western Regional Conference on Humanistic Approach in Behavior Modification	Las Vegas, NV	Dr. Michael McManmon L.C. McManmon
1976	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
1976	Procedures for Client Evaluation For Services	Second Annual Western Regional Conference on Humanistic Approaches in Behavior Modification	Las Vegas, NV	R.H. Quilitch
1975	Topic	Organization	Location	Speaker(s)
1975	Adapting the Teaching Family Model for Younger Populations	First Annual Teaching Parent Convention	Lawrence, KS	Dr. Michael McManmon L.C. McManmon A. Garner S. Garner