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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
Parents as Partners: How Families Stay Involved in Their Adult Child with Autism’s Journey

Parents as Partners: How Families Stay Involved in Their Adult Child with Autism’s Journey

by Karen Millican | Dec 31, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

As children with autism grow into adulthood, the role of parents doesn’t disappear, it evolves. The most supportive families shift from directors to partners, honoring independence while staying meaningfully involved. This partnership is built on trust, communication,...
Simple Tools for Quickly Communicating with the Non-Speaking

Simple Tools for Quickly Communicating with the Non-Speaking

by Karen Millican | Dec 29, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

When your adult child is non-speaking, communication challenges can turn everyday moments into stressful situations. The good news is that clear, effective communication doesn’t always require expensive or complex technology. Simple tools, matched thoughtfully to your...
Why Being Your Autistic Adult Child’s Self-Directed Employee Can Be a Big Mistake

Why Being Your Autistic Adult Child’s Self-Directed Employee Can Be a Big Mistake

by Karen Millican | Dec 19, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Many parents of adults with autism turn to self-direction with the best of intentions. Becoming your child’s paid support worker can feel safe, flexible, and protective, especially in a system that often lacks quality options. But what feels like the most loving...
Behavior Is Communication — Rethinking How We Understand Our Adult Children with Autism

Behavior Is Communication — Rethinking How We Understand Our Adult Children with Autism

by Karen Millican | Dec 18, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

When our adult children with autism melt-down or exhibit “behaviors”, we may feel embarrassed, frustrated or overwhelmed. Their actions are often labeled as “challenging,” “noncompliant,” or “regressive.” But what if we paused and asked a different question: What is...
Innovation Through Autism: How Different Minds Fuel Creativity and Problem-Solving

Innovation Through Autism: How Different Minds Fuel Creativity and Problem-Solving

by Karen Millican | Dec 17, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

In today’s competitive market, innovation isn’t just about new technology, it’s about new ways of thinking. Employers who want stronger problem-solving, higher quality outcomes, and fresh perspectives are discovering an often-overlooked advantage: autistic talent....
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Ridgewood location:
79 Chestnut Street, Suite 102
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-6409

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5 N. Regent Street, Suite 513
Livingston, NJ 07039
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