by Karen Millican | Feb 4, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
One of the most persistent misunderstandings about autism is the assumption that it is inherently tied to intellectual disability. While some autistic people do have co-occurring intellectual disability, folding the two together diagnostically has caused lasting...
by Karen Millican | Feb 4, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Too often, adults with autism are evaluated by what they can’t do rather than by what they can. A strengths-based assessment flips that script. Instead of measuring deficits, it identifies positive traits that can be developed into practical, real-world skills at...
by Karen Millican | Feb 3, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
We are so grateful to today’s roundtable panelists for their thoughtful discussion and insights on improving outcomes for autistic adults in the next 5,10 and 50 years. These top nonprofit leaders, employment experts, service providers and academicians discussed the...
by Karen Millican | Feb 3, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
If you missed it this weekend, JoyDew Foundation’s COO, Karen Millican joined Steve Adubato on ThinkTank with Steve Adubato, airing on NJ PBS; Thirteen WNET New York and #News12+. The conversation focused on three of the most urgent and emotional topics facing...
by Karen Millican | Feb 3, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
As more companies open their workforce for neurodiverse individuals the conversation needs to shift to how to support those individuals. Altering the hiring process gets people on board but without proper support autistic and neurodiverse people cannot thrive. Setting...
by Karen Millican | Jan 30, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Are you looking for a place where your adult child with autism can truly thrive…building independence, meaningful friendships, and a life filled with purpose and joy? At JoyDew, we take a whole-life approach to supporting adults on the autism spectrum. We presume...
