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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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7 autism Events Found
Mentor Session: Rebecca Engle
Mentor session focusing on neuro-affirming strategies for supporting autistic, dyslexic, & disabled students without token economies or compliance-based systems. Discussion includes creating regulation-centered classrooms with sensory supports, advocacy through lived experience, and building inclusive instructional systems from TEKS-aligned goals to school-wide culture shifts.
Hilton Austin Downtown - Room 410
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Mentor Session: Rebecca Engle
Mentor session focusing on neuro-affirming strategies for supporting autistic, dyslexic, & disabled students without token economies or compliance-based systems. Discussion includes creating regulation-centered classrooms with sensory supports, advocacy through lived experience, and building inclusive instructional systems from TEKS-aligned goals to school-wide culture shifts.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 4:00 PM ET
Education
Special Education
Inclusive Education
Neurodivergent
Dyslexia
Autism
Disability Advocacy
Trauma-Informed
Mentoring
Teacher Training
Stem Education
02-08-2026
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Annual Autism Conference: Building a Blueprint for Success
Annual autism conference focused on building success strategies for individuals with autism and their families.
Virtual
Free
3/20/26
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Mar
20
Annual Autism Conference: Building a Blueprint for Success
Annual autism conference focused on building success strategies for individuals with autism and their families.
Free
In-Person
Mar 20, 1:00 PM ET
01-17-2026
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2026 Camp Royall Classic Golf Tournament
Play a round at Governors Club and help send kids with autism to overnight camp this summer! Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina's Camp Royall for children and adults with autism.
Governors Club
Free
4/20/26
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Apr
20
2026 Camp Royall Classic Golf Tournament
Play a round at Governors Club and help send kids with autism to overnight camp this summer! Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina's Camp Royall for children and adults with autism.
Free
In-Person
Apr 20, 12:00 PM ET
Sourced:
https://autismsociety-nc.org/
01-17-2026
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Camp Crinkleroot - Spring Camp
Now in its fifteenth year, Camp Crinkleroot serves children ages 8-14 who have an autism diagnosis or similar developmental disorder. Spring camp is a weekend day camp focused on building friendships through recreational and creative activities. Includes family potluck on Friday 5:30-7:00pm, full day Saturday, and afternoon Sunday. Features camp songs, skits, group games, treasure hunts, and free play. Siblings invited. Each camper paired 1:1 with App State student counselor. Staffed by trained volunteers and faculty.
Camp Broadstone, Appalachian State University
Free day camp
4/24/26
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Apr
24
Camp Crinkleroot - Spring Camp
Now in its fifteenth year, Camp Crinkleroot serves children ages 8-14 who have an autism diagnosis or similar developmental disorder. Spring camp is a weekend day camp focused on building friendships through recreational and creative activities. Includes family potluck on Friday 5:30-7:00pm, full day Saturday, and afternoon Sunday. Features camp songs, skits, group games, treasure hunts, and free play. Siblings invited. Each camper paired 1:1 with App State student counselor. Staffed by trained volunteers and faculty.
Free day camp
In-Person
Apr 24, 9:30 PM ET
Autism
Developmental Disorders
Special Needs
Social Skills
Friendship Building
Recreational Activities
Therapeutic Camp
University Sponsored
Volunteer Opportunities
Respite Care
01-17-2026
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Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
4/25/26
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Apr
25
Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
In-Person
Apr 25, 12:00 PM ET
Sensory-Friendly
Accessibility
Museum
Exhibits
Hands-On Activities
Family-Friendly
Autism
Special Needs
02-10-2026
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Princeton Child Development Institute Visitor Days - May 2026
Interactive presentation via Zoom for parents and professionals to learn about Princeton Child Development Institute. Includes a brief history and overview of programs, plus information about intervention procedures developed at PCDI for individuals with autism that foster independence, choice, language, and social interaction.
Princeton Child Development Institute
Free
5/13/26
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May
13
Princeton Child Development Institute Visitor Days - May 2026
Interactive presentation via Zoom for parents and professionals to learn about Princeton Child Development Institute. Includes a brief history and overview of programs, plus information about intervention procedures developed at PCDI for individuals with autism that foster independence, choice, language, and social interaction.
Free
Virtual
May 13, 2:00 PM ET
Autism
Child Development
Intervention Procedures
Special Education
Behavioral Science
Psychology
Educational Technology
Professional Development
Sourced:
https://pcdi.org/2933-2
02-09-2026
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Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
7/18/26
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Jul
18
Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
In-Person
Jul 18, 12:00 PM ET
Sensory-Friendly
Accessibility
Museum
Exhibits
Hands-On Activities
Family-Friendly
Autism
Special Needs
02-10-2026
URL Copied Successfully
