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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
Why People with Autism Excel at Diagnostic Imaging

Why People with Autism Excel at Diagnostic Imaging

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

In the world of medical diagnostics, especially in imaging fields like radiology and CT interpretation, precision and pattern recognition are essential. Many people with autism bring cognitive strengths that align well with these demands, especially in visual...
The Tools That Talk: How Accessibility Tech Is Changing Lives

The Tools That Talk: How Accessibility Tech Is Changing Lives

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

For many autistic individuals, communication is not a lack of intelligence or desire, it is a difference in processing, expression, and sensory integration. Today, accessibility technology is transforming those differences into new pathways for connection,...
Why Funders Should Prioritize Adult Autism Infrastructure

Why Funders Should Prioritize Adult Autism Infrastructure

by Karen Millican | Feb 12, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For decades, autism funding has focused heavily on early childhood diagnosis and intervention. While that investment has helped many children build critical skills, it has unintentionally left a growing population behind: autistic adults. Autism does not end at age...
Surveillance and Data Analysis -How Pattern Recognition Becomes an Art

Surveillance and Data Analysis -How Pattern Recognition Becomes an Art

by Karen Millican | Feb 11, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Surveillance and data analysis are often framed as purely technical disciplines driven by algorithms, dashboards, and statistical models. But at their core lies something far more human: pattern recognition. When done well, pattern recognition becomes an art. Pattern...
Burnout vs Autistic Burnout

Burnout vs Autistic Burnout

by Karen Millican | Feb 9, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Burnout is a term many people recognize: prolonged stress, overwork, and lack of recovery leading to exhaustion and reduced performance. It is tied to a specific role, such as a job, parenting, or caregiving. In 2022, the ICD-11 redefined burnout, describing it as “a...
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Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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