The College Internship Program at the Brevard Center provides individualized, post-secondary academic, internship and independent living experiences for college age students with Asperger's Syndrome and other Learning Differences.
With our support and direction, students learn to develop and realize their potential.
"Our mission is to graduate young men and women of confidence, character, and integrity capable of making contributions to society and claiming their place as citizens of the world."
Enhanced Curriculum for 2010!
Wellness Program
Combines modern and innovative techniques such as yoga, martial arts, stretching, walking groups and other stress reducing activities to promote positive social behaviors and create healthier lifestyles. Learn more...
Bookends Program
Learn to prioritize tasks, set goals, plan ahead and communicate more effectively. Students receive instruction on how to carry these skills forward into the workplace and daily life. Offered on Mondays and Fridays, serving as “bookends” for each week. Learn more...
Intensive Program Helps Prepare Asperger’s, Autistic Students for College
Most parents dream of sending their kids off to college someday. But for parents of children with autism, even high-achieving kids with Asperger’s syndrome, college often seems like the impossible dream.
Dave and Kim Kennedy thought they would have to support their son, Chris, for the rest of his life. Diagnosed with a form of autism in high school, Chris fought bouts of depression. Though academically he was a high achiever, he didn’t like to talk to others, preferring to hide in books rather than socialize.
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The Brevard Center is 30 minutes or less from over 14 colleges. Melbourne, Florida and the surrounding area has a wide variety of internship and career opportunities.
Located only 1 hour south of Orlando, Melbourne, Florida is home to The King Center, Bob Carr Auditorium, Kennedy Space Center and the beautiful Melbourne and Cocoa area beaches.
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Local Colleges and Universities
- Brevard Community College
- Florida Institute of Technology
- University of Central Florida
- Keiser University See all options...
- Founding Principles
- Every individual inherently deserves to be treated with respect and dignity
- Social and emotional growth precedes all other growth
- We serve as a bridge in the understanding of Learning Differences
- The acceptance and understanding of self establishes a foundation on which the individual can build a happy and productive life
- We develop and teach a curriculum which leads to success in college and future careers
- Healthy environments and strong role models provide the atmosphere for the growth necessary for self-actualization