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JoyDew is a job training day program for adults with autism. Up to age 21, children with AUTISM are part of the school system. How we do it?

JoyDew operates as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing high value employment in a supportive environment for adults with all levels of autism. 1 out of 68 families will be impacted by AUTISM. 1 out of 68 kids born will be diagnosed with AUTISM. There is no cure for AUTISM, but these individuals CAN live a productive and happy life if we create the opportunity for them. Once they r

each 21, there is NO SYSTEM for them; no career or jobs, no social opportunities or friends, and nowhere to go and nothing to do. People with AUTISM are smart, intelligent, and have the same needs as the rest of the world. They struggle with difficulties in communication, sensory, and the ability to function in our society without help. BUT – if we create the right environment for them, they CAN become a contributing part of society, they CAN learn a profession, they CAN be productive, they CAN contribute to their financial needs and they CAN develop friendships and enjoy life. JOYDEW is a company devoted to create these opportunities for people with AUTISM. Each of these individuals has a unique ability. We work to identify each person’s special ability, teach and train them in that field to give them a competitive advantage in the market place. We build a work place that is designed to provide them with work, income, support and friends. JOYDEW will train these individuals to develop the career that is right for them. JOYDEW will employ people with AUTISM and allow them to utilize their Unique Abilities. JOYDEW will have trained co-workers to support and manage the employees. JOYDEW will provide specially designed spaces and therapies to enable our employees to function through their work day and to increase their productivity. JOYDEW will create community life for our employees with social engagements, events, outings and leisure time. JOYDEW will continually help develop the employees’ careers. JOYDEW will expand to new locations. JOYDEW will become a financially sustainable company. Step I – Training and identifying: We work with schools to identify the student’s unique ability and interest, and then train them to work in their field. Step II – Raising the funds: We are working to raise the seed money to build a protected environment work place. We search for investors, we approach the public to donate money, and we are looking for state and federal financing. Step III – Building the team: We recruit mangers and mentors to operate the company and work with the employees. We partner with similar companies to broaden the variety of professions and markets. JOYDEW is calling you to be part of new and innovative program.
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05/29/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Speech is a form of communication, but communication encompasses more than speech. Speech is motor output. Communication is the expression of thought. They are not interchangeable words, and assuming they are has led to a serious problem…mistaking communication barriers for cognitive limitations.

A person who cannot speak can still think.

“I have autism and communicate by typing. The issue is people think that not speaking is not understanding. Many people don’t know the difference. But these are two very different things. I am smart and yes I understand when people talk to me.” - 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬, 𝘢 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘮

Many non-speaking autistic individuals understand language, process complex ideas, and carry rich inner thoughts that systems rarely bother to uncover. The obstacle is not what is happening inside their minds, it’s that the tools to let that out have been withheld, dismissed, or never offered.

Today, facilitated, Spelling to Communicate (S2C), and other alternative communication users are actively challenging assumptions; demonstrating that when access is provided, intelligence and clear communication emerge. Yet families continue to be steered away from these methods, told they lack mainstream validation, and pushed back toward approaches that treat spoken word as the only legitimate output.

That bias has real consequences. When no speech is read as no thought, when no output is read as no comprehension, we design systems that fail people before they ever have a chance to be heard.

Presume competence. Expand access. Diversify communication tools. The real issue has never been a lack of intelligence; it has always been a lack of access. Every non-speaking person deserves a genuine pathway to be heard.

How do the non-speakers in your life communicate?

05/27/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐁𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 - 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In case you missed it this weekend, the New York Times dropped a bombshell about autism therapy clinics and the ABA industrial complex!

The recent New York Times investigation revealed how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, now one of the fastest-growing Medicaid-funded services in America, has expanded into a multi-billion-dollar industry fueled by rapidly rising autism diagnoses, federal Medicaid requirements, and private equity investment.

The investigation found that many centers prescribe extremely long therapy schedules, with some children spending up to 40 hours a week, the equivalent of a full-time job, in treatment clinics with limited breaks for meals, naps, or free play. Critics argue the system may prioritize billing opportunities over individualized care. We also have to ask, when do they have time for their academic curriculum?

The article also highlights how state Medicaid budgets are being stretched by soaring therapy costs. In several states, it is now one of the largest categories of pediatric Medicaid spending. Yet despite mounting concerns, many clinics operate with minimal oversight because behavioral therapy centers often do not require the same licensing or inspections as daycare facilities.

Adding to the debate is the mixed scientific evidence surrounding ABA therapy itself. Some studies report improved communication and behavioral outcomes, while others show limited long-term benefits. Again, we have to ask, to what end? So that they can more effectively “mask” to fit into the neurotypical world? Some training may be helpful, but not at the expense of their academic education or their self-esteem. Also, why aren’t professionals telling parents about other approaches like DIR-Floor time and TEACH?

Bravo to the Times for exposing this important issue! We hope they will continue to cover this important issue.

Read the full article here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05MKql0

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05/26/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐃𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 $𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

JoyDew Foundation is thrilled to announce a transformational milestone in its mission to empower autistic adults through education, employment, and community inclusion. Thanks to a generous $50,000 capital grant from an anonymous donor, JoyDew will expand its groundbreaking Radiology Workforce Development Program, creating new opportunities for autistic young adults to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare and medical imaging.

This investment will fund the purchase of medical-grade mammography workstations, secure PACS servers, and DICOM-compliant imaging software, allowing trainees to learn in a professional environment that mirrors real-world radiology settings. The expanded program will immediately support 20 autistic trainees and positively impact more than 100 individuals over time.

For many autistic adults, access to advanced workforce training remains one of the biggest barriers to long-term employment and independence. JoyDew’s innovative program is changing that reality by building career pathways that recognize and value autistic strengths, including exceptional pattern recognition, visual analysis, and attention to detail. These skills are especially valuable in radiology and imaging analysis, industries currently facing critical workforce shortages nationwide. The program has already demonstrated impressive outcomes, with trainees achieving imaging analysis accuracy rates that meet or exceed industry standards.

“This investment is transformative,” said Moish Tov, Founder and Executive Director of JoyDew Foundation. “It removes barriers to professional-grade training and opens pathways to sustainable careers in healthcare.”

This grant is more than funding. It is a statement that autistic adults belong in high-skill professions and can thrive when given the right tools, opportunities, and support.

Learn more about JoyDew and its programs at https://na2.hubs.ly/H05LjsZ0.

05/22/2026

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝

So-called "behavioral episodes" or “meltdowns” in autistic individuals are not behavioral problems at all. They are nervous system crises; full-body responses to sensory environments that are simply incompatible with how that person's brain is wired.

Loud spaces, bright lights, unexpected touch, and crowded rooms aren't minor annoyances. For many autistic people, they are overwhelming threats to the nervous system. Sensory overload doesn't just feel uncomfortable. It can completely impair communication, reasoning, emotional regulation, and motor control.

Sensory overload doesn’t have a specific “look”. For some autistic individuals it may simply appear that they are frozen in place. For others there may be yelling, hair pulling, hitting, or total loss of communication. Again, this is not a behavioral problem, it is the body’s response to overwhelming stimuli.

As long as the person is not hurting themselves or anyone else, give them the space to do what their body needs. Try to eliminate stimuli where possible, using headphones, sunglasses, fidgets, and other sensory items, to help the nervous system calm down and regulate.

Far too many systems like schools and therapies respond with punishment, restraint, compliance demands, or behavioral tracking. Why? Because acknowledging neurological distress requires individualized support. And that takes more effort than labeling it misconduct and moving on. Systems are designed to alter behavior, not identify the cause.

The result is families are left trying to protect their children from environments that are fundamentally harmful to their nervous systems, fighting against systems that should be fighting alongside them. This isn't a niche issue, it's a systemic failure with real consequences for people, every single day.

It’s time to build sensory-informed schools, therapies, housing, and workplaces. Stop forcing autistic individuals to endlessly adapt to environments that cause them harm. The environment should change, not the person.

If you have someone in your life that experiences sensory overload, do you have any other tips you can share?

05/19/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Getting around independently can open a new world with work, friendships, and freedom. Building independence takes preparation, practice, and the right tools.

Independence isn't built in a day. If possible, travel routes with your child several times before they go alone. Point out landmarks such as buildings or signs so the journey feels familiar. If you can't ride along, find photos of the destination ahead of time. Knowing exactly what they're looking for reduces anxiety.

Whether your adult child is speaking or non-speaking, language can be difficult to access in unfamiliar settings so a small card they can hand to a bus driver can be a gamechanger. Something straightforward like: "I am autistic. Can you please help me remember my stop?" or "Can you let me know when we reach [stop name]?"

Examine the “what ifs”: what if the bus is late, your child is late to arrive, or the route changed? Role-play scenarios in advance. Help them identify safe people to approach, often an older woman or someone with children.

Use technology. GPS-enabled devices, location-sharing apps, and pre-programmed contacts give families peace of mind without hovering. This is a good way to increase independence while maintaining a safety net.

Many areas offer transportation assistance through state or local Division of Disability Services. Before building a plan from scratch, check what's already available in your community. Specialized services, travel training programs, or subsidized rides may already exist. For JoyDew Foundation's favorite transportation providers in Northern NJ, please visit:

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Start small, prepare well, and celebrate every milestone. The aim isn't just getting somewhere safely; it's building a life where they choose where they go.

05/18/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 - 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬

As more researchers focus on autism, an important discovery has arisen; autistic girls are less likely to be diagnosed with autism than boys. It isn’t because girls are less likely to be autistic, it’s because autistic girls are overlooked and misdiagnosed. Why?

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬. Early autism research almost exclusively studied males. Clinicians have historically been less likely to refer girls for autism evaluations, even with identical symptom profiles to boys. The behavioral checklists used today still reflect how autism presents in boys: with visibly externalized behaviors. Autistic girls are more likely to internalize their behaviors, hiding behind a mask.

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. Autistic girls tend to develop social mimicry earlier and more effectively than boys. They study social interactions, rehearse conversations, and work hard to appear connected. Where an autistic boy's social differences may be immediately visible, an autistic girl’s differences are tucked behind learned behavior that looks typical.

“𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞” 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬. Girls who are quiet, socially anxious, or avoid eye contact are often labeled as shy or introverted. Repetitive movements such as hair twirling are seen as feminine behavior. Society expects girls to be less disruptive, which means their struggles are more easily overlooked or dismissed entirely.

𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬. Girls are more likely to develop special interests that align with their peers. A strong interest in something like fairies doesn’t raise red flags because it’s a “typical” interest for girls. Young girls are more likely to fit in socially, but as friendships become more complex so do social differences.

How do we solve this problem? Education and advocacy through the voices and lived experiences of autistic women.

05/14/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭?

For many families, the end of school brings more than just a schedule change…it brings uncertainty. The transition after age 21, often called the “21 Cliff,” can feel like stepping into the unknown as structured supports suddenly disappear.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

At JoyDew Foundation, we believe every adult on the autism spectrum deserves a life filled with purpose, connection, and growth. Instead of a cliff, we offer a soft landing…one where young adults can continue learning and build independence while being supported every step of the way.

Our whole-life approach is rooted in presuming competence and focusing on strengths. We create opportunities for real friendships, meaningful work, and authentic adult experiences. Whether it’s developing job skills, strengthening communication, or simply finding a sense of belonging, JoyDew is a place where individuals are accepted as they are, and encouraged to grow into who they want to become.

Families also gain guidance and clarity. Navigating the future can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. From innovative day programming to supported housing options, JoyDew helps create a path forward that feels both realistic and hopeful.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟒:𝟑𝟎–𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌, 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓:𝟎𝟎–𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌!

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05/12/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝-𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬

For many autistic adults, group homes are home. They're where life happens - meals, routines, relationships, rest. And yet, the statistics of abuse and neglect in NJ are alarming with 120 unexpected deaths reported last year. We need to talk about what real oversight looks like.

The problem with self-policing is that most group homes are monitored by state agencies that are underfunded, understaffed, and conduct inspections that are announced in advance. That's not oversight. That's theater. When providers know an inspector is coming, problems get hidden rather than confronted.

What does meaningful third-party oversight require?

𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 - 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲. True accountability means showing up when no one is prepared. Scheduled inspections protect providers, not residents.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. Oversight bodies must be structurally separate from the agencies that fund and license the homes they review. No conflict of interest. No shared budgets. No shared leadership.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫. Autistic residents must have a direct, confidential channel to report concerns, without fear of retaliation. Many currently don't.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. Inspection results, complaints, and corrective actions should be publicly searchable. Families deserve to know what's happening before they place a loved one in a home, not after.

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. When something goes wrong, an independent body should lead the investigation.

𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. Smart sensors can help ensure safety in shared spaces, and check individuals’ well-being. They are easily monitored both by AI tools and independent 24/7 security services.

Autistic adults deserve more than basic safety. They deserve dignity, autonomy, and systems that fight for them.

Oversight isn't bureaucracy. It's protection.

05/11/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲? 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

We live in a world that offers everyone the same blueprint for a "good life" - climb the career ladder, fill your social calendar, collect milestones on schedule. For many autistic adults, happiness doesn't look the way the world expects it to.

Happiness might be three hours lost in a subject you love, completely oblivious to time. It might be a Saturday spent alone, not due to loneliness but for genuine relaxation. It might be a small, consistent routine that feels like coming home. It could be a flower in field, a walk with a dog, or just being in a community that “gets you”. Happiness is defined by you.

Society often measures fulfillment through external markers: promotions, parties, partnerships, possessions. But fulfillment is internal. For autistic adults that feeling can be drowned out by years of masking, comparing, and chasing a version of happiness that doesn’t fit.

Rethinking success means asking better questions: Does this environment let me be successful, not just functional? Do my relationships feel safe, not just socially correct? Am I doing work that leverages my natural strengths and that I enjoy? Am I pursuing this because I want it, or because I was told to want it?

Happy, for an autistic adult, might be quieter than what's celebrated on a highlight reel. It might be deeper, more specific, and harder to explain to someone who hasn't felt it. That doesn't make it less valid. It makes it yours.

It’s time to stop measuring happiness against a scale never calibrated for autistic adults and start building one that fits.

05/08/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦

For adults with autism, routine isn't rigidity, it's a launchpad

We live in a world that celebrates spontaneity and "going with the flow." But for many adults on the spectrum, a predictable daily structure isn't a preference, it’s a necessity. Routines make growth, independence, and success possible.

Routine reduces the cognitive load of navigating an unpredictable world. When the basics of a day are consistent, mental energy can be redirected toward learning, connecting, and creating. Anxiety decreases. Confidence builds. Skills compound. A new level of independence grows.

Independence isn't a single skill; it's a collection of many. Personal care, home management, problem solving, and social skills all contribute to meaningful, self-directed lives. Think of routine as the scaffolding that holds everything else up.

Daily structure teaches adults with autism to self-regulate, manage time, and develop professional habits that employers value. These aren't small wins; they're life-changing ones. When someone knows what to expect, they can show up confidently. They can take risks. They can grow.

Structured programs that combine meaningful work, skill-building, social connection, and consistent coaching give adults with autism the stability to pursue careers, relationships, and independence.

At JoyDew Foundation's Day Program, we start with an opening meeting to set expectations for the day, then some movement such as yoga or going for a walk to help members feel grounded and energized. The rest of the day is spent in a variety of 45-minute sessions of academic enrichment, job training, or going to employment, with breaks in between for snack, lunch and downtime. We finish the day by tidying up, having 15 minutes of mindfulness, and a closing meeting to recap the day.

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