Dr. Michael P. McManmon is the founder of the College Internship Program (CIP) that serves college-aged students with learning differences and Asperger's Syndrome in six centers across the US. CIP's goal is to prepare young men and young women with skills for life, for work and for independent living. Dr. McManmon was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at fifty-one years of age. His personal struggles and ensuing victories and that of his students and staff have inspired this book. He resides in Lee, Massachusetts.

Related events

44th annual Autism Society Association (ASA) National Conference and Exhibition

July 10-13, 2013

David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

with presentations by JKP authors:

Jennifer Cook O'Toole, presenting on 'Relentless Positivity (and a Little Bit of Coffee)'

Karla Helbert, presenting on 'Finding Your Own Way To Grieve: Supporting Those On The Spectrum In Grief and Loss'

Michael McManmon, presenting on 'I'm Ready For College But I Can't Find My Homework'

June Groden, presenting on 'The Importance Of Teaching Resilience'

Carol Gray, presenting on 'Social Stories: Breaking New Ground to Address Life's Most Challenging Topics'

Shana Nichols and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, presenting on 'Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy To Address Emotional Well-Being In Youth With ASDs'

Don't forget to stop by the JKP booth, #110, to meet with our authors, browse a selection of our new and forthcoming titles and speak with a company representative!

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JKP publications by Michael P. McManmon

Made for Good Purpose

What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult

Michael P. McManmon
Foreword by Stephen M. Shore

2012, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-863-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: ADD, adolescence, anger management, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, autobiography, bullying, challenging behaviour, communication, education, educational psychology, emotions, further education, high functioning autism, higher education, life skills, nonverbal learning disabilities, parenting, pastoral care, self esteem, sensory issues, social skills, special education, speech and language pathology, teenagers, transitions, violence, youthwork