AUTISM NEWS
CIP Helps Young People
With Special Needs
Become More Independent
The College Internship Program (CIP) has launched a groundbreaking new “Toolkit”
entitled Autism and Learning Differences: An Active Learning Teaching Toolkit. This
comprehensive resource book is a complete skills and competency based curriculum
for parents, educators, professionals, and clinicians working with young adults with
learning differences such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
“This treasure trove of strategies goes into the nitty gritty of how to support individuals with learning
differences ages 16-26, to help them lead independent fulfilling and productive lives,” stated Stephen
Shore, Ed.D, author and internationally known autism expert.
The 2016 dates for the “Leisure and Learn” Toolkit
trainings have also been finalized. Trainings will be
offered on March 21-25, July 18-22 and December
5-9, 2016 at Villa Juanita, Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Mexico.
Villa Juanita is a serene, spacious oasis offering panoramic lake views and rolling landscaped gardens.
The five day trainings teach essential skills for life,
school, work, and independent living, presenting
tried-and-true strategies that address difficulties
with social skills, cognitive rigidity, self-esteem, and
more.
ties. Airfare and some meals are not included. Group
discounts are available.
Trainings offer each participant with a learning experience that is active, engaging and has immediate applicable value, while leaving plenty of time
for local activities and leisure pursuits. Training fees
are $1,395.00 for the 5 day sessions, or $1,295.00 for
early registration prior to February 28, 2016. Registration fees include training sessions, workshops and
activities, along with use of a wide variety of ameni-
The “Toolkit” was written by CIP Founder, Dr. Michael
McManmon and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. CIP is a national postsecondary transition
program for young adults with autism and other
learning differences. For more information, about
CIP visit www.cipworldwide.org .For more information regarding the Toolkit and to register for trainings, visit www.AutismLDtoolkit.org.
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