by Karen Millican | Apr 16, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
When we talk about autism meltdowns or behaviors, we often default to trying to “manage the situation” which is stressful for everyone. Instead, take a step back and focus on trying to understand what’s being communicated. Meltdowns are not misbehavior; they’re a...
by Karen Millican | Apr 15, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Whether interacting with someone who uses AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices, sign language, speech-generating technology, or other tools, the way you engage matters. Here are a few simple tips that make a big difference. Be patient. Alternative...
by Karen Millican | Apr 13, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
JoyDew is seeking a Principal Investigator to explore if autistic visual strengths can transform breast cancer prescreening. Neuroscience is catching up to what many in the autism community have long known: autistic individuals frequently outperform neurotypical peers...
by Karen Millican | Apr 13, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
For too long, adults labeled as “severely” or “profoundly” autistic have been underestimated and defined not by their potential, but by their challenges with communication. These labels often lead to a harmful and persistent assumption: that limited speech equals...
by Karen Millican | Apr 8, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
“I believe that communication is a human right. If you don’t have communication, you can’t express yourself. If I need to be understood then I need to have a way to communicate my needs. When I am understood people can help me with my needs and they can appreciate my...
by Karen Millican | Apr 2, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Neurodiversity has quickly moved from the margins to the mainstream, but in many organizations, it still lives more in conversation than in operations. The problem isn’t intent, it’s design. Most organizations try to fit neurodivergent people into systems that were...
