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Events around Middle Tennessee

Support groups, workshops, adaptive programs, and sensory-friendly outings with details checked against official sources.

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TRIAD Early Identification of Autism for Pediatric Providers (opens in a new tab)

Sep. 17, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sep. 18, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM CentralOnline via Zoom$300Pediatricians, advanced practice nurses, and other pediatric professionals who conduct or support autism assessment

A 1.5-day virtual TRIAD training on integrating autism screening and diagnostic consultation into community practice.

AutismTrainingOnlineRegistration required

2026 Nashville Walk for Apraxia (opens in a new tab)

Check-in 9:00 AM · Ceremony 10:00 AMCornelia Fort Airpark, 1199 Shadow Lane, Nashville, TN 37206FreeFamilies and community · childhood apraxia of speech

Celebrate Apraxia Stars and raise awareness for childhood apraxia of speech. Free registration; ceremony begins at 10:00 AM.

Community eventApraxiaWalkFree registration
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Our Special Village — Online Support Group

7:00–8:00 PMOnline — sign up to get the linkFreeParents and caregivers · any diagnosis or none

Cameras are optional, you may come late or leave early, and meetings are not recorded.

Support groupOnline
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Game Day — Autism Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

12:00–3:00 PMNashville — location provided with registrationAutistic children, teens, and adults · families welcome

Games and community time; registration is required and food is provided.

CommunityRegistration required

September 2026

TRIAD Early Identification of Autism for Pediatric Providers (opens in a new tab)

Sep. 17, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sep. 18, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM CentralOnline via Zoom$300Pediatricians, advanced practice nurses, and other pediatric professionals who conduct or support autism assessment

A 1.5-day virtual TRIAD training on integrating autism screening and diagnostic consultation into community practice.

AutismTrainingOnlineRegistration required

2026 Nashville Walk for Apraxia (opens in a new tab)

Check-in 9:00 AM · Ceremony 10:00 AMCornelia Fort Airpark, 1199 Shadow Lane, Nashville, TN 37206FreeFamilies and community · childhood apraxia of speech

Celebrate Apraxia Stars and raise awareness for childhood apraxia of speech. Free registration; ceremony begins at 10:00 AM.

Community eventApraxiaWalkFree registration

October 2026

Village Hall — IEP process with Mercedes Lawson

9:30–11:00 AM CentralOnline — get updates on the Village Hall pagePay what you can ($0–$35)Parents and caregivers · any diagnosis or none

A 45-minute lesson on the IEP process and navigating the school system with Mercedes Lawson, M.S. Ed., founder of A.C.C.E.S.S. in Greater Nashville, then live parent questions. Registration opens soon.

Village HallOnlineIEPWorkshop

Boo at the Zoo — Nashville Zoo (opens in a new tab)

5:00–9:00 PM nightlyNashville Zoo

Advance tickets are required. Zooper Packs and a social story are available; Monday–Wednesday evenings are quieter.

Sensory support on siteFamily outingSensory supportAdvance tickets

The EXTRA Mile — DSAMT (opens in a new tab)

Gates open 9:00 AM · celebration begins 10:00 AMJames E. Ward Agricultural Center, 175 Peyton Road, Lebanon

A community celebration that promotes understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.

Community eventDown syndrome

Special Needs Family Fall Fest

6:00–7:00 PMPegram Church of Christ, 5019 WalkUp Road, Pegram, TN

Indoors with trick-or-treat and games.

Family eventIndoorTrick-or-treat

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December 2026

ABLE Youth Christmas Party (opens in a new tab)

11:00 AM–2:00 PMBerry’s Chapel Church of Christ, Franklin

ABLE Youth’s year-end celebration. RSVPs are required; use the official event page for current instructions.

CommunityRSVP required

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