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SUMMARY:FULL SPECTRUM: Exploring the Role of Music in the Autism Community
DESCRIPTION:Schedule of Events\nSession 1 “Exploring Sound and Rhythm” – Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 (11am-1pm)\nThe session will feature an instrument petting zoo and lead participants in a community drum circle. Engage in call and response drumming and improvisation. Current students will lead sing-alongs\, offer demonstrations on instruments\, and play musical games. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to sit in on a real recording session with a live band in a fully functional music production studio! Bring your instrument and jam with the band or take a turn behind the audio console during mixdown.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/full-spectrum-exploring-the-role-of-music-in-the-autism-community/
LOCATION:Duquesne University\, 600 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15282\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance
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SUMMARY:Caring for Loved Ones with High Support Needs / Profound Autism: Topic: Building a Strong Support Team
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Autism Connection of Pennsylvania. Finding the right support staff can make all the difference when caring for a loved one with high support needs. This session will explore how to build a dependable team\, including Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)\, home health aides\, and school staff. \nThe session will cover: \n\nTips for finding and hiring the right people\nHow to clearly communicate your loved one’s needs\nSetting expectations and building strong working relationships\nReal-life strategies from families who’ve been there\n\nYou’ll also be able to connect\, share experiences\, and learn from others navigating similar journeys.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/caring-for-loved-ones-with-high-support-needs-profound-autism-topic-building-a-strong-support-team/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Connection of Pennsylvania":MAILTO:help@autismofpa.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Family Voices Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference is for family leaders and family engagement professionals to learn\, network\, and build their skills to support family engagement in systems of care. The conference will be offered as a 3D virtual experience\, to support the attendance of families and partners from all over the country. Attendees include family leaders\, youth with disabilities\, public health professionals\, health care providers\, and patient experience professionals. The conference will be offered in English and Spanish. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request\, and conference materials may be made available in other languages besides English and Spanish. Some scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/2026-family-voices-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Council Meeting
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URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/april-2026-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center Harrisburg Trademark Collection by Wyndham\, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass\, Camp Hill\, PA\, 17011\, United States
CATEGORIES:PADDC Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
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SUMMARY:FULL SPECTRUM: Exploring the Role of Music in the Autism Community Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 “Full Spectrum Artist Showcase” – Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.\nThe final day of the series will conclude in two segments with our partners at Band Together Pittsburgh (BTP): An open-mic event where anyone in attendance can participate in music making on stage and a collaborative concert featuring BTP artists who are on the spectrum themselves alongside Mary Pappert School of Music students. Stay for a reception following the concert to interact with members of sponsoring organizations\, discover resources\, and make new connections with fellow guests.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/full-spectrum-exploring-the-role-of-music-in-the-autism-community-session-2/
LOCATION:Duquesne University\, 600 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15282\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T093000
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SUMMARY:Autism and the Justice System
DESCRIPTION:The event hosted by ASERT and Drexell University will feature a day of conversation and collaboration to better support autistic individuals across the justice system. Here the perspectives and experiences of autistic self advocates and learn practical tools and strategies from justice-related professionals.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/autism-and-the-justice-system/
LOCATION:Drexel University Main Building\, 3141 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="ASERT PA Autism":MAILTO:info@paautism.org
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