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What We Learned at JoyDew: Speech Is NOT a Measure of Intelligence!

What We Learned at JoyDew: Speech Is NOT a Measure of Intelligence!

by Karen Millican | Nov 6, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Imagine having thoughts, ideas, and knowledge to share, but being unable to express them through speech. Now imagine people assuming that because you cannot speak, you cannot understand. For many non-speaking and partially speaking autistic adults, this is an everyday...
What We Learned at JoyDew: Accommodation and Acceptance Are Not the Same

What We Learned at JoyDew: Accommodation and Acceptance Are Not the Same

by 3baoc | Oct 19, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

As a parent of an adult with autism, you’ve probably spent years advocating for accommodations. Sensory-friendly environments. Extra processing time. Communication supports. People who understand your loved one’s needs. But at JoyDew, we’ve learned...
What comes next for your child with Autism?

What comes next for your child with Autism?

by 3baoc | Oct 14, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For years, school provided structure, learning, activities, and a community. Then adulthood arrives…and suddenly families are expected to figure out what comes next. We invite you to a 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐃𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 to discover an approach to adulthood...
The 21 Cliff: What Every Parent Must Know Before It’s Too Late

The 21 Cliff: What Every Parent Must Know Before It’s Too Late

by Karen Millican | Oct 6, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For families raising a child with autism, the school years can feel like a safety net; structured days, IEPs, therapists, and a system designed to support your child’s growth. Then, faster than you can blink, your child turns 21. The services stop. The safety...
82 People. One Almost-Full Theater. And a Non-Speaking Autistic Community Coming Together

82 People. One Almost-Full Theater. And a Non-Speaking Autistic Community Coming Together

by Karen Millican | Sep 28, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Yesterday, despite the terrible weather, 82 people joined JoyDew at the Clairidge Theatre for our autism-friendly screening of Pointing Fingers. The theater was almost completely full, but what made the afternoon especially meaningful wasn’t just the movie. It was...
A Murder Mystery Movie That May Change How You See Autism

A Murder Mystery Movie That May Change How You See Autism

by Karen Millican | Sep 23, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Many parents of adults with autism continually see their child underestimated. You may have watched other people make assumptions about your son or daughter based on how they speak, communicate, behave, or respond. You may also have seen abilities emerge when someone...
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Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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