An Event is the first step on a continuum of events, or what Rudy calls a "gateway." 

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An Event is autism-only, and may happen only once a year. 

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A Program is autism-only, and more regular, structured, and engaging.

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I also use another category:

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An Inclusive Event or Program welcomes other people with and sometimes without disability. Is not autism-only, but still provides support for individuals with autism.

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Event            Program           Inclusive Events & Programs

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One way to think of this range of programs is as a "Continuum of Experiences"*

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For more context, check out Lisa Jo Rudy's 

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* Concept from the Pop Group museum from my research.

A similar concept is being used in Special Education at public schools. 

Definition from Lisa Jo Rudy