# Event Details

- **Event Name**: INAUGURAL REGIONAL AUTISM NETWORK STATEWIDE PARENT-FOCUSED CONFERENCE
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us on September 28, 2026, at the Bryant Conference Center at The University of Alabama for a one-of-a-kind event created specifically for parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, advocates, and community partners.

The C.A.R.E. Summit (Caregiving • Advocacy • Resources • Education) will feature practical, evidence-based sessions designed to help families better support autistic individuals and those with other developmental disabilities across the lifespan.

✨ Featured Topics Include:
✅ Communication and understanding
✅ Self-regulation and well-being
✅ Preparing for transitions and the future
✅ Empowering caregivers and strengthening communities
…and much more!

We are also excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Kathryn F. Hecht, a licensed child and adolescent clinical psychologist and nationally recognized expert in anxiety disorders, OCD, selective mutism, and evidence-based treatment for children and families.

📅 Date: September 28, 2026
📍 Location: Bryant Conference Center, The University of Alabama
💻 Attend in person or virtually

🎟️ Early bird registration ends August 31!

Parent/Caregiver Registration: Starting at $50
Professional Registration (CEUs eligible): Starting at $150

🔗 Register today: https://training.ua.edu/care

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families, educators, and professionals who would benefit from this exciting new event!

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tuscaloosa/inaugural-regional-autism-network-statewide-parent-focused-conference/200030470669627
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tuscaloosa
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bryant Conference Center
- **lat**: 33.20635
- **long**: -87.53873
- **full address**: Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is INAUGURAL REGIONAL AUTISM NETWORK STATEWIDE PARENT-FOCUSED CONFERENCE being held?
  - **A:** INAUGURAL REGIONAL AUTISM NETWORK STATEWIDE PARENT-FOCUSED CONFERENCE takes place on Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am at Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing INAUGURAL REGIONAL AUTISM NETWORK STATEWIDE PARENT-FOCUSED CONFERENCE?
  - **A:** INAUGURAL REGIONAL AUTISM NETWORK STATEWIDE PARENT-FOCUSED CONFERENCE is organized by UA Regional Autism Network.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** INAUGURAL REGIONAL AUTISM NETWORK STATEWIDE PARENT-FOCUSED CONFERENCE is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tuscaloosa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If INAUGURAL REGIONAL AUTISM NETWORK STATEWIDE PARENT-FOCUSED CONFERENCE sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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