Program prepares students with autism for college
September 14th, 2009From the Orlando [FL] Sentinel:
The College Internship Program in Melbourne, Florida, helps students with autism spectrum disorders succeed in college by working on social skills, independent living skills and time management.
The program, which costs between $30,000 and $40,000 a year, was created eight years ago by psychologist Michael MacManmon after he was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. “I thought, ‘What would someone with Asperger’s who’s going to college need to be able to function in life?’” said McManmon.
The program is also available in Massachusetts, Indiana and California.

