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Serving Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Orange, Hudson, and Union counties in New Jersey & NYC.

ADULT AUTISM PROGRAMS · RIDGEWOOD & LIVINGSTON, NJ

Understanding Echolalia in Autism and How to Support Your Adult Child

Echolalia is one of the most common communication traits in autism. At JoyDew, we don't treat it as a problem, we build on it as a bridge to meaningful expression.

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Christian 11/17/2021  I Write A Journal To Get Busy To Help Me To Relax. I am Proud, Hard Working Man. I Knew It Because I am Smart And Proud. Yes, I am Caring, Funny, Smart, Friendly, Good Mood, Green Zone, My Mind and Focusing On My Work Makes Me Confident. I Say My Favorite Color Green Zone Is Ready To Learn. I Want To Feel Happy To Say Good Words When I am Red, Blue, or Yellow Zone or Frustrated,  Sad, Excited. When I get Frustrated I need to use good words to get back to Green Zone. My Life Need Postives I can do this.   

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About JoyDew

JoyDew transforms the brutal reality of people with autism from being treated as a commodity, living in isolation and without hope, into flourishing human beings with lifelong friends, who can express themselves and apply their unique talents and skills to succeed in the workplace. Our day program identifies their unique strengths and interests, develops them with job training and academic enrichment, provides communication and other supports, and creates high-level employment for people with autism, without exception, where they can learn and grow in a community of their own, and unleash their hopes and dreams.