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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
The Future of Social ROI – Measuring Joy, Employment, and Belonging

The Future of Social ROI – Measuring Joy, Employment, and Belonging

by Karen Millican | Mar 20, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Investors are sophisticated people. They price risk, model futures, and find value where others see noise. When it comes to autism, the dominant metrics – therapy costs reduced, behaviors modified, proximity to neurotypical functioning – are not just...
Beyond Caregiving: The Urgent Need for Communication Experts in Autism Homes

Beyond Caregiving: The Urgent Need for Communication Experts in Autism Homes

by Karen Millican | Mar 19, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

In autism group homes, communication is not a “soft skill”…it is the foundation of safety, dignity, and quality of life. For many residents, communication challenges are complex and varied. Some individuals are non-speaking, while others may have limited verbal...
Autism + Science: Study Reveals Distinct Autism Subtypes

Autism + Science: Study Reveals Distinct Autism Subtypes

by Karen Millican | Mar 18, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Progress is being made in understanding the part of the autism spectrum caused by genetic mutations. Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation analyzed data from over 5,000 autistic children and found four biologically distinct classes of autism,...
Autism Employment as an Economic Engine – The Data Speaks

Autism Employment as an Economic Engine – The Data Speaks

by Karen Millican | Mar 18, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Autism employment is often framed as a charity initiative, but the numbers say it’s a missed business opportunity. Here’s what the research shows: J.P. Morgan Chase found that autistic employees were up to 48% faster and 92% more productive than their...
Autism in Women and Girls

Autism in Women and Girls

by Karen Millican | Mar 16, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Written by Ariana Waldruff The generally accepted statistic for the rate of autism in boys vs. girls is around 4:1. However, a massive study in Sweden found that by the age of 35 the ratio is nearly 1:1. This means women and girls are being diagnosed later in life and...
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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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