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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
  • For Employers
Medicaid in New Jersey: Access, Barriers, and Solutions for Adults on the Spectrum

Medicaid in New Jersey: Access, Barriers, and Solutions for Adults on the Spectrum

by Karen Millican | Nov 13, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For adults on the autism spectrum in New Jersey, Medicaid is a lifeline that can open doors to independence, daily support, and long-term stability. It provides coverage for vital services like behavioral supports, community-based programs, residential placements, and...
When You Should Ignore Your Adult Child’s Stimming

When You Should Ignore Your Adult Child’s Stimming

by Karen Millican | Nov 12, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

If you are the parent of an adult with autism, you’ve probably seen stimming—repetitive actions like rocking, hand-flapping, pacing, or humming—many times. While these movements can draw attention or make others uncomfortable, it’s important to recognize what they...
Beyond Charity — Funding the Future of Autism Adulthood 

Beyond Charity — Funding the Future of Autism Adulthood

by Karen Millican | Nov 10, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For decades, autism support has been viewed through a charitable lens…helping those “in need.” While compassion remains essential, the future of autism adulthood demands a new mindset: investment. With more than 5.4 million adults on the spectrum in the U.S., the...
New Hope for Adults with Autism Experiencing GI Issues 🌿

New Hope for Adults with Autism Experiencing GI Issues 🌿

by Karen Millican | Nov 10, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Parents of adults with autism know that “picky eating” and tummy troubles like constipation, bloating, diarrhea or reflux don’t just disappear after childhood. In fact, 48% of adults with autism experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems.  ✨ The Gut–Brain...
Heads up for parents of adults with autism – the wait for housing is estimated at 10 years! 

Heads up for parents of adults with autism – the wait for housing is estimated at 10 years!

by Karen Millican | Nov 6, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Many parents of young adults with autism are so busy in the day-to-day, they don’t start thinking about housing for their child until they start to feel themselves aging and begin worrying “Who will care for my child when I am no longer able?”.  When they finally...
Work That Builds Pride: How Purpose-Driven Tasks Empower Adults to See Their Value 

Work That Builds Pride: How Purpose-Driven Tasks Empower Adults to See Their Value

by Karen Millican | Nov 6, 2025 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For adults on the autism spectrum, meaningful work is more than a paycheck. It is a pathway to self-worth, belonging, and independence. When adults are given purpose-driven tasks that align with their strengths, they begin to see their own value reflected in...
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Ridgewood location:
79 Chestnut Street, Suite 102
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-6409

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5 N. Regent Street, Suite 513
Livingston, NJ 07039
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