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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
School Ends Soon! Come see JoyDew’s Programs for Adults with Autism at our March 31st Open House

School Ends Soon! Come see JoyDew’s Programs for Adults with Autism at our March 31st Open House

by Karen Millican | Mar 12, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

If you have a young adult on the spectrum that is graduating soon, don’t let them fall off the “21 Cliff”, when school-based supports end and young adults with autism suddenly end up stuck at home, depressed, with their exhausted parents taking care of them. They...
Private, Peaceful, and Purposeful – Why Design Details Matter for Autism Housing

Private, Peaceful, and Purposeful – Why Design Details Matter for Autism Housing

by Karen Millican | Mar 12, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For adults with autism, housing is more than a place to sleep. It is the foundation for independence, regulation, dignity, and growth. Thoughtful design is not a luxury, it is essential. Privacy is powerful. Many autistic adults need predictable personal space to...
Why Every Data-Driven Company Needs Autism Expertise

Why Every Data-Driven Company Needs Autism Expertise

by Karen Millican | Mar 11, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Data-driven companies pride themselves on evidence, accuracy, and performance. Yet the greatest competitive advantage may not be a new platform or algorithm…it may be people whose brains are wired for precision. Many autistic professionals bring exceptional strengths...
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...
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Ridgewood location:
79 Chestnut Street, Suite 102
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-6409

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Livingston, NJ 07039
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