Training & Development

I’m Ready for… Series

Professional Trainings on College, Employment, and Independent Living Supports for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum, and with Learning Differences.

CIP’s “Iʼm Ready For…” series is a menu of training sessions offered to schools, organizations, and other institutions to generate awareness and improve the lives of those with Aspergerʼs and learning differences. The latest curriculum and methods from CIPʼs 29 years of experience working with young adults with learning differences has been consolidated and made available to you.

Has been developed in part by Dr. Michael McManmon, Founder of the College Internship Program. Dr. McManmon has worked with students with Learning Differences and Aspergerʼs Syndrome for over 39 years. He has worked on curriculum development, staff training, program evaluation and administering community-based programming.

Presentations are available in 60-minute or 90-minute timeframes and are complimentary

I’m Ready for College – But Can’t Find My Backpack:

Effective Executive Functioning Strategies for Students with ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Description

  
  This session will review and teach executive functioning strategies and key areas of support that can help this growing population transition successfully to college.

  • Understand how a lack of strong executive functioning is a major reason why students fail in high school and college.
  • How to assist students in performing at an academic level that truly reflects their cognitive skills and abilities.
  • Learn effective intervention strategies to help these students succeed.

I’m Ready for College – But I Don’t Like Change:

10 Strategies to Help Your Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Transition to College

• Description

  
  This session will review and teach 10 key areas of support that can help this growing population transition successfully to college.

  • Identify the supports many Asperger’s or Autism Spectrum Disorder students need when transitioning to college.
  • How to know if the student will be a good match for the colleges s/he is considering.
  • Foster emotional and cognitive flexibility.
  • Strategies and answers for a successful supported transition to college.

I’m Ready to Work – But I Need Help:

Strategies for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Transition to a Job & Keep it

• Description

  
  This session will look at the necessary steps that lead to employment. Gaining employment is often a multi-step process that can take years.

  • Identify supports such as employment specialists, social thinking, and mentoring.
  • Understand abstract concepts such as office “water cooler, break time, or team collaboration.
  • Review behavior, sensory safe settings, workplace cultures, and the mindset necessary to succeed.

I’m Ready to Live On My Own – But Can’t Find My Keys:

Effective Executive Functioning Strategies for Students with ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Description

  
  This session will review and teach executive functioning strategies and key areas of support to transition successfully to work.

  • Understand how the brain develops through the teen years into adulthood.
  • Learn strategies to address challenges with planning ahead and staying organized to function effectively in everyday life.
  • Understand why a lack of strong executive functioning is a major reason leading to unemployment or underemployment.

Dr. Michael McManmon

During his 39 years of experience with learning differenced students and Asperger’s syndrome, Dr. Michael McManmon has worked on curriculum development, staff training, program evaluation and administering community based programming.

Dr. McManmon is a blog author for Psychology Today and his book, “Made for Good Purpose” has been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. He is on the board of ASTEP and a member of ASA, AANE, NACACand LDA. He has a unique inside perspective as he himself is diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome.

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