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A College Curriculum for A College Curriculum for Students on the SpectrumStudents on the Spectrum
Autism Summit 2008Autism Summit 2008
COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMBerkshire Brevard Bloomington Berkeley
1-877-Know CIPwww.CollegeInternshipProgram.com
Dr. Michael P. McManmon, Ed. D, Executive Director, College Internship Program
Our Vision and Mission Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision: To be the most comprehensive college & careers program in the world for students with Asperger’s Syndrome & Learning Differences
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
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Our PrinciplesOur Principles
CIP Theme: “You were made for good purpose and you are inherently valuable”
Islands of Competency
Analogy: An Apple in an IBM World Apples are not disabled but must learn to
interface with IBM’s in order to survive the business world
Our Principles, Our Principles, continuedcontinued
Social and emotional growth precedes all other growth
Acceptance and understanding of self
We serve as a bridge in the understanding of ASD, NLD and LD
Develop and teach a curriculum which leads to success in college, careers and independent living
Provide strong role models and healthy environments
Every individual inherently deserves to be treated with respect
Comprehensive AssessmentComprehensive Assessmentand Supportsand Supports
Academic: Individual tutorials, study halls, study groups,
academic liaison
Career: Career counseling, module, internships, job
coaching
Social: Individual and group social thinking, social
mentoring
Independent Living: Cooking, maintenance, recreation
Person-Centered PlanPerson-Centered Plan
Step 1. The Dream Step 2. The Goal Step 3. Now Step 4. Who Do I Enroll? Step 5. Getting Stronger Step 6. “Action Plans”
Personal Academic Employment Social Health & Wellness Executive Functioning
Comprehensive ServicesComprehensive Services
Individual & Small Group Tutorials
College Liaison Assistance & Advocacy
Training Modules
Study Groups & Study Halls
Student Advising/ Budgeting
Career Internships & Counseling
Individual & Group Social Thinking and Mentoring
Individual Therapy
Medication Coordination
Independent Living Supports
Recreational Activities
Academic SupportsAcademic SupportsColleges & UniversitiesColleges & Universities
College Registration- assist with course selection including optimal number of courses (usually two to start)
Liaison with Local Colleges including Student Disability office and professors (students sign waiver)
Tutorials to assist with breaking down semester assignments into smaller segments. Obtain test & homework grades to track performance.
Study Halls & Groups- at least two per week
Accommodations- encourage students to better understand and utilize needed accommodations
Technological supports
Advising SupportsAdvising Supports
Weekly student appointments with Student Advisor
Assess progress toward personal goals (honors, mentors, average status) and set new goals
Discuss opportunities to self-advocate & problem solve (brainstorm who to speak to and how) & set appointments if needed
Review budgeting & banking (online)
At minimum, bi-monthly advisor communication with parents (increased when needed)
Career SupportsCareer Supports Career Module
Skill assessments, career exploration, discussions on workplace culture, etc.
Develop a resume’ Practice the employment interview process,
videotape, and provide feedback
Internships & Jobs For every student- hours per week will
depend on class load at college Career Module Internship support group Build on special interests
Social SupportsSocial SupportsA Four-Tier ProgramA Four-Tier Program
Social Mentoring- 1 indiv. appt. per week
Social Thinking Individual Appointments- 1 per week
Social Thinking Small Groups- 1 per week
Taking into the World (internships, community service, employment, college)
Clinical SupportsClinical Supports
Counseling Individual Therapy
Medication Coordination & Referral to Psychiatrists Weekly medi-set appointments
Optional Special Therapies Auditory Integration Therapy Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Neurofeedback Biofeedback Individual Occupational Therapy
Academic Supports:Academic Supports:Overview of Training ModulesOverview of Training Modules
CIP Modules: Reframing Class Theory of Mind Class/ Hidden Curriculum Executive Functioning Sensory Integration Human Relationship Development Career Skills Life Skills
Reframing ClassReframing Class
An executive functioning/ self- regulation, educational process
A pro-social curriculum with weekly and daily themes which reflect the aspects and assets of ASD, NLD and Learning Differences
Aids in self-understanding and provides a structured start for the day
Theory of Mind – Hidden Theory of Mind – Hidden CurriculumCurriculum
Students learn to take perspective on what others are thinking and feeling
Some topics discussed are: whole body listening social inferencing using memory to facilitate friendships
Skills range from starting and ending a conversation to giving and accepting feedback and compromising and negotiating.
Students practice with video to give the students real world social experience.
Practice with metaphors and idioms
Executive FunctioningExecutive Functioning
Focus on academic / business organization skills and work to merge these skills into all other areas of a successful life
Landmark College Notebook System
Apartment organization (executive functioning checklists, etc)
Sensory IntegrationSensory Integration
The class sets out to assess each individual’s senses by use of a sensory profile
Sensory Diets are constructed for each student
Tactile Vestibular Proprioceptive Auditory Visual and olfactory Calming and alerting strategies
Human Sexuality and Relationship Human Sexuality and Relationship DevelopmentDevelopment
Assists students in exploring attitudes and values regarding healthy relationship development as related to the Asperger’s, NLD and LD
Topics include sexuality education, establishing friendships, communication skills, dynamics of relationships
Materials are presented in a multi-sensory fashion and include lectures, discussion, review of assigned readings and interactive exercises
The course includes RDI (Relationship
Development Intervention)
Career ServicesCareer Services
Module includes: value clarification questionnaires, skill assessments, career exploration, discussions on dealing with workplace culture, etc.
Study the interview process and also videotape mock employment interviews and provide feedback.
Students participate in internships a few hours a week.
Those not in college will be involved in a more extensive internship, with possible paid positions thereafter.
Internship support group
Career Counseling
Independent Living Independent Living SupportsSupports
Share living a furnished apartment with their own bedroom Share rent, utilities and cooking (alternate nights to cook with
roomate
Independent Living Goals: Residential Maintenance Laundry Hygiene Independent and Group Leisure Skills Cooperative Cooking- menu plan, shop, cook and follow
food safety guidelines Travel
Staff circulate amongst student apartments to guide cooking & cleaning
Minimum of two social activities per weekend
Life Skills ModuleLife Skills Module
Develop and maintain healthy relationships with peers
Effectively maintain and organize their apartments and bedrooms
Sharing responsibilities
Practical food safety
Cooperative Cooking and dining