For families exploring autism assisted living, the focus often begins with care and safety—but the true impact goes much deeper. A structured daily routine, tailored therapies, and supportive technology work together to create a life of purpose and independence. At…

Finding the right residential setting for a loved one with autism can feel overwhelming. New Jersey offers several high-quality options—each with its own strengths, services, and community philosophy. What to Look For in NJ Autism Assisted Living Individualized Support Plans…

When families think about autism assisted living, the focus is often on safety, supervision, and daily support. These are essential—but an equally important layer is emotional and social well-being. At Mt. Bethel Village in Warren, NJ, community, connection, and self-expression…

For many families, the move into autism assisted living is a meaningful step toward greater autonomy. It’s exciting—and sometimes uncertain. At Mt. Bethel Village in Warren, NJ, focusing on practical life skills helps young adults with autism build confidence and…

Why Quantity Might Be as Important as Quality If you are on the Autism spectrum or have a family member who has been diagnosed on the spectrum, then you have probably been inundated by people stressing the importance of socialization…

How Planned 2016 Changes Could Impact Financial Planning for People with Special Needs Financial planning is a serious concern for most families with a member with special needs.  In order to qualify for many state and federal aid programs, the…

It is About Removing Distress, Not Changing the Individual If you have Autism or have a family member with Autism, you may have found socialization to be challenging.  The social cues that form part of the typical behavior patterns in…

One of the realities of having a child with special needs is that those special needs might greatly impact the child’s ability to earn a living, making him or her financially dependent, to some degree.  Since most children outlive their…

If you have a family member with a disability, you may have already confronted a problem many people do not want to discuss: the lack of safe employment options for individuals with disabilities.  This is a shame because it ignores…

By now, you have probably heard of Paul Daugherty and his 25 year old daughter, Jillian.  Like any proud father of the bride, Paul was full of emotion and he penned a special letter to his daughter to share his…

Making Everyday Life a Little Easier At Mt. Bethel, we provide an assisted living environment for individuals with special needs.  We separate our special needs community from our senior living communities for a few reasons.  One is to make sure…

If you, a family member, or relative has recently given birth to or adopted a child with a Down syndrome diagnosis, you may find yourself wondering what exactly Down syndrome is and what that diagnosis means for the immediate health…