

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Actually Autistic Guide Book Launch Party
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Amethyst & Ink Bookstore as we celebrate the release of The Actually Autistic Guide: A Helpful, Hilarious, and Definitely Not Definitive Handbook for Living Life on the Spectrum with local Oklahoma author and disability advocate Elora Dodd!

This special launch event marks the release of a book published by a major publisher and written by voices from within the autistic community. Whether you're autistic, neurodivergent, a parent, educator, advocate, or simply looking to learn more, this will be an evening of celebration, connection, and community.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Amethyst & Ink Bookstore
1814 W. Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK

Ticket Information

$30 Per Person

Each ticket includes:
• One signed copy of The Actually Autistic Guide
• Exclusive event swag
• Light food and refreshments
• Music and celebration
• Meet-and-greet opportunities
• Author Q&A and signing

About the Book

Written by autistic creators for autistic readers, The Actually Autistic Guide is an interactive, colorful, and empowering handbook designed to help navigate life on the spectrum. Covering topics such as sensory needs, stimming, burnout, masking, self-advocacy, support systems, and more, this engaging guide combines humor, personal experience, activities, and practical tools to celebrate neurodivergent minds.

Meet the Authors

Elora Dodd
An Oklahoma-born comedian, artist, disability rights advocate, and creator of the popular social media account @online1roomschoolhouse. Her content has helped thousands better understand autism and has built a community of more than 600,000 followers.

C. R. R. Hillin
An educator, social worker, author, and autism advocate. Following their own autism diagnosis, Hillin became passionate about improving autism education and supporting autistic individuals and their families.

C.R.R. Hillin does not live locally, unlike Elora Dodd, but they will be attending in spirit!

We're incredibly proud to host a local author whose work is making an impact on a national level.  This event is a celebration of autistic voices, neurodivergent experiences, and the power of authentic representation.

Space is limited and tickets are expected to sell quickly.

Reserve your spot today and help us give Elora the launch celebration she deserves!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawton/the-actually-autistic-guide-book-launch-party/200030276983340
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, parties, comedy, meet-and-greet, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lawton
- **state**: OK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1814 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, United States, Oklahoma 73501
- **lat**: 34.60848
- **long**: -98.41566
- **full address**: 1814 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, United States, Oklahoma 73501

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Actually Autistic Guide Book Launch Party being held?
  - **A:** The Actually Autistic Guide Book Launch Party takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1814 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, United States, Oklahoma 73501.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Actually Autistic Guide Book Launch Party?
  - **A:** The Actually Autistic Guide Book Launch Party is organized by Amethyst & Ink Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Actually Autistic Guide Book Launch Party is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lawton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Actually Autistic Guide Book Launch Party sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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