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  • About us
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Executive Team
    • Board Members
    • Advisory Board
    • JoyDew’s History
    • Contact us
  • Programs & Services
    • Day Program
    • Higher Education
    • Employment & Job Training
    • Social Activities
    • Smart Housing
    • Parent Support and Education
  • Our Core Values
    • Focus on Strengths
    • Presume Competence
    • Expressive Communication
    • Community of Friends
    • Autism Friendly Environment
  • FAQs
  • Media
    • Blog
    • Press
  • For Employers
Looking for a career where your work has real purpose?

Looking for a career where your work has real purpose?

by Karen Millican | Jul 23, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

At JoyDew Foundation, every day is an opportunity to empower adults with autism to build meaningful lives through education, employment, communication, and community. If you’re passionate about making a difference, you’ll find more than a job...
Building Futures by Recognizing Strengths

Building Futures by Recognizing Strengths

by Karen Millican | Jul 17, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

What if the key to your adult child’s future isn’t changing who they are…but recognizing what they’re already great at? Too often, autistic adults are defined by their challenges instead of their strengths. This short video highlights how a...
New Radiology Workstations Expand Career Training for Autistic Adults

New Radiology Workstations Expand Career Training for Autistic Adults

by Karen Millican | Jul 10, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

It was an exciting week at JoyDew! Our autistic members in the Radiology Training Program are celebrating the installation of four new medical-grade mammography workstations, secure PACS servers, and DICOM-compliant imaging software. This state-of-the-art equipment...
Autism and Sensory Overload Explained

Autism and Sensory Overload Explained

by Karen Millican | Jun 3, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

So-called “behavioral episodes” or “meltdowns” in autistic individuals are not behavioral problems at all. They are nervous system crises; full-body responses to sensory environments that are simply incompatible with how that person’s brain is wired....
The Difference Between Speech and Communication

The Difference Between Speech and Communication

by Karen Millican | Jun 2, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Speech is a form of communication, but communication encompasses more than speech. Speech is motor output. Communication is the expression of thought. They are not interchangeable words, and assuming they are has led to a serious problem…mistaking communication...
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  • Autism and Sensory Overload Explained
  • The Difference Between Speech and Communication

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