Participants = Members

My Hope for 2025

By Kyla Boyd

12.23.2024

I would like to post my lyrics on social media.

I want to have more friends.

I have to be more socially active.

I want to have more stylish clothes.

I want to go on a trip to California.

I want to be a famous lyricist.

About Me

By Jake

I am the youngest member of JoyDew (22) and I have Autism. I have a phenomenal memory and quick reaction timing. I have been with JoyDew for two and a half years and have always been able to communicate because I am verbal. I like supercars and EDM music, can recite stories and songs after hearing them only a few times, and can do great impressions of character voices.

My name is Dov. I am a Jewish man with autism. I can speak but it is easier for me to type. I can do so much that I couldn’t do before JoyDew. Come join us at JoyDew to make new friends!

The FC Club

Dov Marcus

12.2.24

I am a man of many words. But I don’t know how to speak them, so I type using fc.

I think it is well known that typing takes some help, but with the right help I can tell you everything that is on my mind.

It is my best way to communicate. You may think it is not the right way but for me it is.

I am very happy that I am able to express my thoughts and needs.

If I can say everything that’s on my mind I can be part of the conversation.

I really need the chance to talk to my friends. l like being no different than others even though I type. I still want to have friends and conversations.

With my Autism, I have sensitive hearing but I love to sing with my family and friends on occasion. I have been at JoyDew since 2018. I look forward to being at JoyDew because I feel accepted and I learn how to type here and now I speak with my family and friends outside of JoyDew. I like the way that I need more time to be in class.

We are excited to announce that we have available spots open for new members! Come here for lifelong friendships. – Chris

Why I Am Thankful

Chris Drum

11.25.24

I am thankful for my sister because she is a smart, nice person.

I am thankful for my home because it is safe.

I am thankful for joy because it is a happy time to hear from others.

I am thankful for playing games because it is time to sit with my friends.

I am thankful for all star by smashmouth because it is feel good music.

I am thankful for hot dogs because it is a tasty treat.

I am thankful for Harry Potter because of magic tricks.

I am thankful for cartoons because they come to life.

I am thankful for Christmas because of the love.

I am thankful for Drum family singing because we have fun.

I came to JoyDew as a young adult. Today I am a grown man and I am on my way to become employed as a radiologist assistant.

I have great expectations about my future in the world.

Hi My name is Josephine, but most people call me Josie. I’m new to JoyDew. I like the Music class and Reading class here. I love to sing, dance and act and my dream is to become a professional actress on Broadway, TV, and Film. I’ve also written children’s stories and would love to learn how to illustrate and graphic design so I can publish them. I am autistic-learning disability but I’m very high functioning. So far, I’ve self-published one book. My favorite things about JoyDew are Art, Music, American Sign Language, MultiMedia, and Reading.

Future of Climbing a Mountain

By Josie Perez

Date___________

I would climb the mountain where The Sound of Music was filmed because the mountains in the movie were very beautiful and it would be a dream come true to climb on them, walk on them and enjoy the fresh air. I would go in the spring because spring would be the perfect time to go on The Sound of Music Mountain because of the flowers, butterflies and I love the wonderful feeling when spring time arrives. I would want to do it years after I start doing tv and film, like maybe ten years after. To prepare, I would exercise, have a healthy breakfast, stretch and then go walk on the mountain. I would bring lots of water with me and a healthy lunch to keep myself hydrated and energized. I would bring my mom and my sister with me because we all like to stay healthy and energized. I hope to find a cloud on top of the mountain because I’ve always wondered what clouds feel like. I’ve never climbed a mountain before and I have a fear of climbing but climbing a mountain would be good for me because then I could overcome my fear of climbing and a mountain would be the first big thing to climb on. My friends would support me to climb a mountain because they understand, they give good vibes and always stay positive. What makes the climb rewarding for me would be taking a risk and going for it because I would be doing something new and pushing past my fear.

Tal Tov JoyDew is where your dreams come true. You will be treated as an adult and you will be respected. It is the best place to learn about different jobs and to be trained for those jobs. I am convinced that if you come to JoyDew you will be very happy and you will become employed in a very good job. It is the place to be your best. I have been in JoyDew for a few years and I am on the path to achieve my employment goal. If there is a place that can make my goal achieved, it is JoyDew.

Ciara Laube I Love the Joydew Program Because My Friends and Staff Members and My Favorite Activities Is Creative Design,Music History and Science. I Like Job Training Group, Book Club Group, and Science Group. I Can’t Wait to Open the Joydew Program In Person. I Am Going to Wear the Face Masks and Social Distance. I’m Lucky,Smart and Brave Girl. I Am Happy Green Zone. I Worked Robotics and Creative Designs. I Do Movements and Chats. I Feel Glad and Happy. Joydew is Helping Out with Everyone. Helping Out Is Most Impressive with Friends. At JoyDew I can feel relaxed and will do my work.

Alex Kim I am 21 years old and my experiences at JoyDew so far are great. I met many new members here and staff. Everyone seems nice and friendly. I think I’ll get the most out of the program. JoyDew is the place to prepare for a job and for life. At JoyDew we do things like morning meetings, money management, and math. They helped me to get better at being social. I really got the most of it so far. I believe this will help me into my future. I think that JoyDew will be beneficial to almost anyone. My goal is to become into the art field. On Friday we take trips but this year is different because it’s all virtual. Once the coronavirus gets better we can go back and meet each other.

Amir1/5/2022 My Main Goal Was To Get A Job At Joydew It’s Ok I Am Currently Checking All The Computers For Updates And Health.This Takes Some Time To Finish But It Helps The Staff In The Future Months This Is A Little Stressful But It Keeps Me Working Hard To Accomplish Work.

Chris 1/5/2022 JoyDew provides me with knowledge, gives me the opportunity to socialize with friends, and helps me hone my employment skills. It is a wonderful place filled with so much more than I could possibly write. I’ve made friends, who understand autism and understand me;

Ciara1/5/2022 My Review For Joydew Is Wonderful & Amazing! Joydew Is a Perfect Place For Me, Monica & Trey Because They’re Loved Work & Play Every Day and Virtual Since Last Year with Friends. I am so lucky that I am in this program. This program is good for me. This program keeps me busy all the Time. My Favorite In the Joydew Is Playing Puzzles, Playing Puppets with Trey & Coloring the Pages of Coloring Books. My Employment Is Computer Genius. I Have Taking a Nap at the Quiet Room From a Headache, Stressed Out & Overwhelmed. I Have Headphones On to Calm Down After Freakout & Noising. My Second Favorite Joydew Is Art, Music History, Music Video, ASL, World History, Robotics, Mindfulness, Human Cultures, Team Building, Blogging, Business Studies.

Gil1/5/ 2022 the things I love about joydew is everything.The thing you need to understand is this is a place where autism comes first. The thing that is most important is the job good to learn the start work.The things that I enjoy is all the friends I’ve made.Good to have a community to help me or i can try to help.

Jonathan 1/5/2022 I have been a member for some time now and my opinion it is the best program for about helping people on the spectrum. The information is super fun and super enriching.The thing that i love is the way we learn the job training.

Jake 1/5/2022 I have been at JoyDew for half a year and I have always loved it. It ended up being the perfect next step towards independent life. When I started we were all virtual but after a few months they went back to their facility. In terms of service they provide a lot of information about many different subjects, some I do know and some I don’t. My favorites are music history, robotics, and human cultures. These people teach in such simple formats so it’s never stressful for me. They also know how to handle when a member is agitated. At the moment, I am the only member who has to attend virtually because I live in Florida and I can also mute myself whenever I feel uncomfortable. This whole thing has made me view Autism differently to help me prepare for my future.

Monica 1/5/2022 Joydew is a perfect place for me to be because my friends are there andthe staff is there to help me when I need help or when I am upset. I am so lucky that I am in this program. This program is good for me. This program keeps me busyall the time. This program is teaching me to be more independent and more social. By teaching me some social cues that I need to learn. My favorite part of Joydew is learning ASL signs, learning robotics, Music history, Book club, business studies, My health, human cultures, World history, art, blogging,Team building, mindfulness, andAnimal behavior.

Tal1/5/2022 It is a number of things that i could say about the program. you know it is a big community of capable people on the spectrum. It has a very hard working staff that does a honorable job helping us to the best of their ability. I hope the group in the future will be even better.

William1/5/2022 In my short time here i already feel to be part of a great community. I am nor the most animated but i am a happy camper. I am really doing a lot of things that can help me in my goal of being employed. The exciting work is hard but i love it.

Trey1/5/2022 JoyDew is the best job I’ve ever chosen because the work environment is peaceful and friendly. I’m proud to be a part of this community because it inspired me to bring awareness about autism and mental health and helped me express my social skills. One of my favorite parts of JoyDew along with music, art, social discussions and team building, is robotics because it has taken my creativity to the next level.