CIP Bloomington Bloomington, Indiana

CIP Bloomington is a specialized transition program in Bloomington, Indiana assisting young adults on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and other learning differences to find success in college, employment, and independent living

Welcome to Bloomington, an Eco-Conscious City with World-Class Education and a Healthy Dose of "Hoosier Hospitality"

Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana and fondly referred to as “B-Town”, Bloomington is a small town with big university amenities. CIP students enjoy world-class higher education, Big Ten sporting events, thriving local businesses, and a unique arts scene.

1:2 STAFF-STUDENT Ratio

130 Social Activities
Annually

20-30 Hours of
Service Weekly

3.5 Cumulative GPA

91% Parent
Satisfaction Rating

95% Average Student
Attendance Rates

20 Hours Community Service Per Student

CIP BLoomington
14 YEARS IN OPERATION

College Academics

Students with learning differences who choose to pursue a course of study at a local college, university or vocational program receive individualized support and direction from CIP Bloomington’s academic support team. Our experienced staff assists our community of young adults with all aspects of their academic needs; whether it’s academic coaching, enrollment, receiving accommodations, or gaining study skills.

Meet Our Bloomington Team

CIP Bloomington has an experienced, professional staff with strong educational backgrounds and solid experience working with young adults on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, and with related Learning Differences. CIP staff work as an interdisciplinary team to support each student in pursuing their goals and dreams.

Ashley Lehman, M.A., BCBA

Program Director

Ashley earned a B.S. from Indiana State University where she studied speech and language pathology, and an M.A. from Ball State University where she studied Applied Behavior Analysis. Ashley is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has been serving individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for over seven years.

Lexie Wheat, M.A.

Clinician

Lexie Wheat has worked in the field of clinical therapy for 2 years as an art therapist. She previously found success integrating art therapy with verbal therapy to gain a deeper awareness into a client’s strengths and challenges. Art therapy uses the creative process to explore underlying issues through the use of art making.

Josh Olivo

Life Skills Coach

Josh has worked with individuals on the autism spectrum for two decades as a direct support professional, including 13 years with CIP. He has worked in multiple settings including school environments and group homes, as well as with multiple age ranges from young children to young adults which informs his flexibility to work in different environments and job roles at CIP Bloomington.

Daniel Thomas, B.A.

Life Skills Coordinator

Prior to joining the team at CIP Bloomington, Daniel was an investigator with Indiana Child Services. Daniel uses that experience at CIP by using a strength-based approach to problem solving.

John Loveland, M.S.W.

Career Coordinator

Fresh off the boat from Hawai’i where John was Clinical Director of Loveland Academy, Hawai’i’s oldest and largest private day treatment center for autism, John has joined the CIP Bloomington team as the Careers Coordinator. His academic credentials include an undergraduate degree in English and Public Speaking from Denison University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Indiana University, as well as a Professional Teaching License from the University of Michigan.

Kennedy Bland

Life Skills Coach

Kennedy is completing her undergaduate in Nonprofit Management at Indiana University. Kennedy has valuable experience volunteering and interning at Nonprofit organizations, including the 2021 summer program at CIP. Kennedy is also a co-founder of a high school organization, WC's Helping Hands, that is dedicated to providing supplies to homeless in Indianapolis.

Wrenn Milbourn, B.S.

Student Advisor

Wrenn has worked at CIP for over four years, first in the Life Skills department, and now in her current role as Student Advisor. She previously found success working with high school students through an outreach program. There she learned how to build mentoring relationships with students by meeting them where they’re at and accepting them as they are.

Teresa Colby, M.A.

Academic Tutor

Teresa Colby has worked in the field of Academics for 13 years as an academic coach. She previously found success working as a teacher in the field of education for 25 years and taught college for ten of those years before retiring last year. Her work in Special Education and Early Intervention led her to specialize in working with children on the spectrum as well as other neural diverse students.

Joshua Davis, M.A. (Ph.D. ABD)

Social Skills Coordinator

Josh has worked as an educator and researcher since 2013. They are an experimental psychologist/cognitive scientist, and their research focuses on music perception and cognition, particularly how music is a form of communication. In the classroom, Josh has earned the distinction of ranking among the top educators at Indiana University; known for their ability to engage and inspire students from diverse backgrounds, and specifically neurodivergent student

Student Life

Downtown Bloomington, Indiana is a safe and welcoming small-town environment with plenty of “Hoosier hospitality.” Students can socialize in the gaming lounge and take part in other fun activities throughout the week that are both student-led and CIP-organized.

Students can participate in scheduled social outings such yoga, swimming, fairs, festivals, hiking, sports, and much more. Indiana University offers an abundance of student led clubs to take part in including gaming, cycling, chess, student government, and numerous other opportunities to help you find your tribe.

Apartment Living

CIP Bloomington students reside in modern furnished two-bedroom apartments conveniently located directly above CIP’s offices and classrooms. Students are just steps away from all that Downtown Bloomington has to offer and within easy access to Indiana University and a wide variety of entertainment venues, banks, restaurants, parks, and shopping.

Internships & Jobs

CIP Bloomington helps prepare young adults with Asperger’s, autism, ADHD and other learning differences for the world of work. From resume development to job coaching, CIP’s career department supports students while they pursue their interests.

Meet A Few Of Our Students

The young adults at CIP Bloomington come from all over and pursue their individual goals and dreams within the program. Meet a few CIP Bloomington students below!