1. A College Curriculum for Students on the Spectrum Autism Summit 2008 COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Berkshire Brevard Bloomington Berkeley 1-877-Know CIP www.CollegeInternshipProgram.com Dr. Michael P. McManmon, Ed. D, Executive Director, College Internship Program

2. 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 2

3. Our 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

4. Our Principles, continued 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

5. Comprehensive Assessment and 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

6. Person-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

8. Comprehensive 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

9. Academic Supports Colleges & 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

10. Advising 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)

11. Career 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

12. Social Supports A 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)

13. Clinical Supports Clinical 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

14. Academic Supports: Overview of Training Modules CIP Modules: Reframing Class Theory of Mind Class/ Hidden Curriculum Executive Functioning Sensory Integration Human Relationship Development Career Skills Life Skills

15. Reframing 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

16. Theory of Mind – Hidden Curriculum 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

17. Executive 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)

18. Sensory 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

19. Human Sexuality and Relationship Development 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)

20. Career 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

21. Independent Living Supports 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

22. Life 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