by Karen Millican | Jan 26, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
A special needs trust or supplemental needs trust (SNT) is something you can utilize to set your child up for the future. It can be used to provide financial security without leaving them ineligible for government benefits. The funds in the trust belong to the trust,...
by Karen Millican | Jan 21, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Echolalia may be an unfamiliar term, but most people have encountered it. Echolalia is the repetition of words or phrases, often observed in children and adults with autism. When an autistic person repeats words, phrases, or movie lines, they’re often doing something...
by Karen Millican | Jan 20, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
The first semester at college is a struggle for everyone, but it’s especially difficult for an autistic person. Autistic people thrive on routine and familiarity and college is a whole different world. No one can prepare for everything but here’s some very basic tips...
by Karen Millican | Jan 19, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
By a young adult working with JoyDew Masking is a strategy used, consciously or unconsciously, to appear non-autistic or neurotypical. For me, masking was unconscious; I didn’t realize I did it or how much effort it took to maintain. I didn’t know what masking was...
by Karen Millican | Jan 14, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue-it is the backbone of modern life. From hospitals and banks to power grids and schools, everything depends on secure digital systems. At the same time, cyber threats are growing more complex while the industry faces a...