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A Whole-Life Solution for Adults with Autism

Serving Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Orange, Hudson, and Union counties in New Jersey & NYC.
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  • About us
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Executive Team
    • Board Members
    • 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
Safe Independence: Simple Location Solutions for Adults with Autism

Safe Independence: Simple Location Solutions for Adults with Autism

by Karen Millican | Mar 5, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Most adults with autism want greater independence. For some, communication challenges or elopement risks can make that independence harder to navigate safely. In those situations, location tracking can be appropriate and supportive when done with consent, dignity, and...
How Private Funding of Autism Services Fills the Gaps Government Can’t

How Private Funding of Autism Services Fills the Gaps Government Can’t

by Karen Millican | Mar 5, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For families of adults with autism, government services are often a starting point – but rarely the full solution. Waivers, vocational programs, and Medicaid supports provide important foundations, yet they frequently leave critical gaps in daily life. That’s...
Be Part of the Shift – How Employers Can Join the Autism Employment Revolution

Be Part of the Shift – How Employers Can Join the Autism Employment Revolution

by Karen Millican | Mar 4, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

The workforce is changing, talent shortages are rising, and retention is more difficult. At the same time there is an entire talent pool hiding in plain sight, ready, capable, and underemployed…adults with autism. Hiring autistic adults is not charity, it’s a...
Preparing Autistic Individuals for a Successful Eye Exam

Preparing Autistic Individuals for a Successful Eye Exam

by Karen Millican | Mar 4, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For many autistic people, a visit to the eye doctor can feel overwhelming. Bright lights, close physical proximity, unfamiliar equipment, and rapid instructions can quickly trigger anxiety or sensory overload. With thoughtful preparation, however, an eye exam can...
Seeing What Others Miss: Why Enhanced Visual Perception Makes Many Autistic Adults Exceptional in Image-Driven Careers

Seeing What Others Miss: Why Enhanced Visual Perception Makes Many Autistic Adults Exceptional in Image-Driven Careers

by Karen Millican | Mar 2, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Many autistic people are described as “visual thinkers,” but that phrase only scratches the surface. The advantage is not sharper eyesight or superior visual acuity. It is enhanced visual perception… the brain’s ability to interpret, analyze, and organize what the...
AI + Autism Intelligence = AI⁵

AI + Autism Intelligence = AI⁵

by Karen Millican | Feb 26, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

The workforce is evolving. The talent shortage is real. The future belongs to those who can combine human genius with machine power. Artificial Intelligence is powerful and fast, but it requires clean data, careful monitoring, ethical oversight, pattern validation,...
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  • Safe Independence: Simple Location Solutions for Adults with Autism
  • How Private Funding of Autism Services Fills the Gaps Government Can’t
  • Be Part of the Shift – How Employers Can Join the Autism Employment Revolution
  • Preparing Autistic Individuals for a Successful Eye Exam
  • Seeing What Others Miss: Why Enhanced Visual Perception Makes Many Autistic Adults Exceptional in Image-Driven Careers

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Ridgewood location:
79 Chestnut Street, Suite 102
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-6409

Livingston location:
5 N. Regent Street, Suite 513
Livingston, NJ 07039
(908) 936-1834

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