Dan McManmon
The College Internship Program (CIP) is a comprehensive transition program that has specialized in the educational needs of teens and young adults with autism and learning differences for over 35 years, offering year-round and summer transition programs across the US since 1984.
Articles by Dan McManmon
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Picking up after an unsuccessful college experience
Monday, October 26, 2020Failing in college as a teen or young adult with learning differences is a stressful time for the entire family. Parents have already invested countless hours obtaining a diagnose and related services, attending and advocating at IEP meetings, securing accommodations, creating transition plans, planning social time, dealing with legal matters, and much more. The student may experience failure internally and become depressed or anxious about their future. When things don't go as planned at the college level, it's a good time to step back and look at the alternatives.