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Designing Workspaces Where People with Autism Thrive

Designing Workspaces Where People with Autism Thrive

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

For too long, workplaces have approached neurodiversity as a training topic rather than a design challenge. But the real issue is not neurodivergent people, it is the fact that their sensory needs were never considered in the first place. When we design spaces that...
Medicaid in New Jersey: Access, Barriers, and Solutions for Adults on the Spectrum

Medicaid in New Jersey: Access, Barriers, and Solutions for Adults on the Spectrum

by Karen Millican | Nov 13, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For adults on the autism spectrum in New Jersey, Medicaid is a lifeline that can open doors to independence, daily support, and long-term stability. It provides coverage for vital services like behavioral supports, community-based programs, residential placements, and...
When You Should Ignore Your Adult Child’s Stimming

When You Should Ignore Your Adult Child’s Stimming

by Karen Millican | Nov 12, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

If you are the parent of an adult with autism, you’ve probably seen stimming—repetitive actions like rocking, hand-flapping, pacing, or humming—many times. While these movements can draw attention or make others uncomfortable, it’s important to recognize what they...
JoyDew will be attending the Paterson Public Schools Transition Fair this Saturday. It is a great opportunity for families to learn how to avoid falling off the “21 Cliff” and set their child up for a successful, JOYful future.  Hope to see you there

JoyDew will be attending the Paterson Public Schools Transition Fair this Saturday. It is a great opportunity for families to learn how to avoid falling off the “21 Cliff” and set their child up for a successful, JOYful future.  Hope to see you there

by Karen Millican | Nov 11, 2025 | News

Beyond Charity — Funding the Future of Autism Adulthood 

Beyond Charity — Funding the Future of Autism Adulthood

by Karen Millican | Nov 10, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For decades, autism support has been viewed through a charitable lens…helping those “in need.” While compassion remains essential, the future of autism adulthood demands a new mindset: investment. With more than 5.4 million adults on the spectrum in the U.S., the...
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Ridgewood location:
79 Chestnut Street, Suite 102
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-6409

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Livingston, NJ 07039
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