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A day program for adults with autism that presumes competence, focuses on strengths and provides job training, social life and employment.

Communication

Amir   3.10.2022 We All Communicate Differently, Everyone Runs At Their Own Speed And It Takes For Some People To Say What’s On Their Mind.

If We Ask A Question To Someone And If We Keep Asking Then It Would Be Hard For Them To Get Their Thoughts Out.

If Someone Can’t Get Their Thoughts Out Then It’s Tough To Hear Friends’ Answers.

People Communicate Through Their Voice ASL Texting Email Cell Phone. 

Andrew   I communicate by using ASL, talking , and singing to myself. to communicate is to say what’s on their mind I had to agree with amir on this one.

If i had to ask what is better communication or talking more it would have to be talking more.

Mark 3.10.2022 The best way to communicate is by typing. The time I feel excited is by using my voice. I am very amazed that my friends are taking my vocalization so well.

If I was them I would be very upset. I feel that for right now I’m working on trying to keep my hands busy to calm my voice.

Sometimes it’s hard to follow that but I am trying to think I need the calm feeling.

The best way to keep their voice down is to think about the work you are doing.

When I am busy thinking about my work I am usually quiet.

Doing my work means being focused on the class material. 

Trey   3.10.2022 I do have good communication skills but sometimes I’m soft spoken because I get shy and nervous every now and then. I speak up when I have enough confidence in myself. I also talk back sometimes because I have a lot to say. I improve this by training myself to listen before talking. I don’t mind when my friends vocalize but when it happens while work is in session, it’s a little distracting to me when I’m focused. The other options I have for communication are music, puppetry, drawings, and writing because art is another way of expressing yourself. The community helps me with my communication by teaching me sign language and showing tips on having a good conversation with someone. 

William 9/23/2021 I am very interested in communication. I do use my ipad to communicate. The thing is that i am apraxic and that disable me from speaking. I need people to understand that it is important to be patient and wait before talking.

Trey 9/23/2021 What the T.H.I.N.K. when communicating means to me is to stop and think before you say something or listen before you talk. I have been doing well with communication because I’ve been following the rules. What I need to work on in communication is listening before I talk because sometimes I talk back when I have a lot to say. Friends Tal 9/23/2021 Friends are the thing that makes you want to get up in the morning. I am very fond of my friends at joydew. I feel like they are my community. I like to be around my friends and they know how to help me the best. I feel that with my friends I can achieve more and become a better person. It is very important to keep your friends pleased with you so they feel happy. If I have a disagreement with my friends I try to be considerate and understand their point of view. I may not agree with them but I appreciate their opinion.

Andrew 9/23/2021 I think it’s hard to communicate. It’s is hard for me to communicate with other people It’s hard for me to talk “Water is so good”

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JoyDew transforms the brutal reality of people with autism from being treated as a commodity, living in isolation and without hope, into flourishing human beings with lifelong friends, who can express themselves and apply their unique talents and skills to succeed in the workplace. Our day program identifies their unique strengths and interests, develops them with job training and academic enrichment, provides communication and other supports, and creates high-level employment for people with autism, without exception, where they can learn and grow in a community of their own, and unleash their hopes and dreams.