Transition Programs for Young Adults with Autism and Learning Differences
"One of the most comprehensive programs in the world for empowering people with Autism and Learning Differences to achieve success in higher education, employment, and life." - Dr. Stephen Shore
CIP's Full-Year Program at a Glance
Our mission is to inspire independence and expand the foundation on which young adults on the Autism Spectrum, with ADHD and other Learning Differences, can build happy and productive lives.
Center locations in Massachusetts, Florida, Indiana, and California
Founded in 1984 to help young people with Autism/Asperger’s, ADHD and other Learning Differences make successful transitions from adolescence to young adulthood
Each student’s vision and goals are explored and help to determine their individualized services and supports
Residential apartment living support prepares students with learning differences and autism for independent living
A team of staff works together to support each student’s personal success
CIP students form a tight-knit community of young adults
Instilling inspiration, fostering confidence, and supporting students to build valuable and meaning friendships and relationships.
CIP students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully pursue fields of study that are both challenging and attainable
CIP’s programs uniquely address the needs of young adults with learning differences by focusing on the generalization of skills while living within a community of peers in a supported apartment living environment.
Student advisors serve as case managers and liaisons with families. Advisors work individually with students on goal-setting, weekly self-assessment, building self-advocacy skills, and dealing with day-to-day issues.
Each student’s strengths and interests are explored through the career continuum. Students build a portfolio of valuable experiences by participating in individualized employment experiences and pathways
Independent Living Skills
Life skills are the building blocks of happy and productive lives
CIP helps young adults with autism, ADHD, and learning differences develop independent living skills and competencies such as personal care, executive functioning and organization, cooking, and cleaning in a supported apartment setting and within the community.
The CIP Life Skills team helps to teach and model key skills and competencies for students to practice and generalize within their living environments. CIP apartments are fully furnished and each student has their own bedroom and shares common areas with at least one roommate. CIP's team supports students with independent living skills, roommate relationships, and much more!
Engage in productively exploring and connecting within the community
Ensure a high level of health and safety within one's living environment and the community
Build life skills competencies and routines to support interdependence
College or Career Tracks
In addition to CIP’s comprehensive and individually tailored services, each student chooses to pursue one of the following main areas of focus:
College Academic Track
Attend a local or online college, university, or vocational program to pursue the field of study of your choice with CIP’s academic support and guidance.
Career Development Track
CIP’s career development track,Career Skills Training & Employment Program (C-STEP), offers hand-on, small group classes, and more extensive internship and job experiences to help our students learn to how to navigate the world of work and gain valuable employment experiences.
Admissions Criteria
Documented diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, NLD, Dyslexia, or other Learning Differences
Ages 18 to 26 years old
High level of motivation to meet program goals
Low average to high intelligence
Potential to live and attend college or career program independently
Emotional, behavioral, and psychological stability
Ready to Learn More?
Are you looking for a comprehensive post-secondary transition program that can address the unique social, life skills, academic, and career needs of your young adult with autism and learning differences?
To request more information on our programs, contact our National Admissions Office.
