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Cozy-Con
Made by and for the neurodiverse community.
The world's first sensory-designed fashion pop-up. One morning. 80 guests. Every detail built around you.
Invite Only
Autism Acceptance Month
Los Angeles
April 25, 2026
You Are Invited
Built for the community. Not retrofitted for it.
Cozy-Con is a half-day, invite-only pop-up built around one idea: the neurodiverse community deserves fashion spaces designed for them. Not retrofitted. Not performative. Actually built for them.
The programming, the space, and the atmosphere have all been shaped around authentic access, lived experience, and the kind of real sensory standards that matter to the people in this room.
Awareness without action changes nothing. Cozy-Con is designed to move the conversation forward.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Fig House by 24 Carrots
6433 N Figueroa Street
Los Angeles
Invite Only
80 guests. Half-day pop-up.
Imagine This
What this morning will feel like.
Warm lighting. Considered sound. A dedicated sensory suite at the far end of the room when you need a moment.
A slow-motion runway built for a community that has never been centred on one before. Your own design to take home. A specialist across the table answering the question you have been carrying. Twelve neurodiverse creators in the room, sharing their work and their voice with full creative control.
And music, performed by artists whose creativity has been shaped by the same experience that brought you here.
This is Cozy-Con. Your place is already reserved.
COZY-CON 2026
Your Day at Cozy-Con
LA’s First Sensory-Friendly Fashion & Community Experience is thoughtfully curated for your comfort and engagement. Explore a detailed timeline of events designed to uplift and empower.
Event Schedule
01
1:00 PM - Welcome & Sensory Exploration
Arrive on your own terms. Sensory comfort kits are provided, and the space is clinically designed with no fluorescents, warm lighting, and trained staff. Light snacks and beverages are available all day. Explore our KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified sensory room, art therapy workshop, Touch and Try Wall, and the "Build Your No-Melt Outfit" workshop.
02
1:30 PM - Opening Talk: Go Behavioral
A grounding welcome from the GoBehavioral clinical team, setting the tone for the day with insights on neurodivergent advocacy, sensory-inclusive design, and what it means to build spaces that truly center the community.
03
2:00 PM - The Panel: From Awareness to Advocacy
Join a moderated discussion with leading voices exploring how institutions and creators move beyond performative awareness into sustained, meaningful advocacy for the neurodivergent community.
04
2:45 PM - Reset & Recharge
Take a moment to breathe and refuel. Our sensory room, garden, quiet zones, and refreshment stations are available for your comfort and relaxation.
05
3:00 PM - Storytelling Circles & Short Film Screenings
Participate in small-group storytelling sessions where your narrative is heard on your terms, verbal, written, or AAC-supported. Enjoy curated short film screenings highlighting neurodivergent voices in entertainment.
06
3:45 PM - The Cozy Runway
Experience a sensory-designed fashion show featuring neurodiverse models of every neurotype and body type. Enjoy slow walks, seated options, no strobes, no loud music, and a surprise guest you won’t want to miss.
07
4:15 PM - Creator Collab & Clinical Consultations
Witness creators designing the limited edition Cozy-Con Creator Drop. Exclusive one-on-one consultations with Dr. Moustafa’s GoBehavioral clinical team are available only to Cozy-Con guests.
08
4:45 PM - Closing Gratitude Circle & Creator Drop Reveal
The day concludes with community. We'll unveil the limited edition Creator Drop, goodie bags from sensory-friendly and autistic-owned brands, and a gentle farewell.
09
4:55 PM - Closing Surprise Song
A special live musical moment to close the day. performed by a surprise guest artist whose creativity has been shaped by the neurodivergent experience. A gift to carry home with you.
10
5:00 PM - Gentle Close
A peaceful end to a day of connection and celebration.
Throughout the Day Features
Sensory Room
KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified, equipped with comfort kits and trained staff.
Creative Workshops
Art therapy to design custom apparel and "Build Your No-Melt Outfit" for sensory-safe fashion exploration.
Resource & Refreshments
Partner resource station, neurodivergent artist music, light snacks, beverages, and curated goodie bags.
Quiet Zones
Dedicated quiet spaces in The Garden for moments of calm and respite.
Clinical Support
GoBehavioral clinical consultations available for personalized guidance.
An invite-only experience built during Autism Acceptance Month, not to raise awareness, but to shift toward advocacy. A room designed around how you experience the world, not in spite of it.
Six Experience Zones
What happens inside.
1
The Sensory-Safe Runway
In collaboration with Cozyino
A slow-motion runway experience designed to centre neurodiverse fashion without sensory overwhelm. No strobe lights. No sudden sound bursts. Intentional, beautiful clothing on a stage built for this community.
2
The Art Therapy Corner
Guests design their own hoodie or t-shirt in a guided art therapy setting. Something handmade to take home. No instructions. No right way. Just the quiet satisfaction of making something that is yours.
3
The KultureCity Sensory Suite
In partnership with KultureCity
A dedicated, secluded sensory room built by KultureCity and staffed by their trained volunteers on the day. A calm, fully equipped space to step into whenever you need it.
4
Private ABA Specialist Consultations
Complimentary from Go Behavioral
One-on-one, complimentary consultations with certified ABA specialists. A rare opportunity to get expert guidance in a space designed to feel genuinely safe and low-pressure.
5
The Panel: Shifting Awareness to Advocacy
A thought leadership conversation with credible voices across neurodiversity, disability advocacy, and inclusive fashion. What does genuine advocacy require of the fashion industry in 2026? What does it demand of the people with the platform to lead it?
6
Music by Neurodiverse Artists
In partnership with Spectrum Laboratory
Original performances by neurodivergent artists, curated by Spectrum Laboratory. A sound environment calibrated for the room. Not background. A full moment.
THE PANEL
Shifting Awareness to Advocacy
Meet the visionary leaders and advocates who will share their insights on moving beyond mere awareness to foster genuine advocacy for the neurodivergent community in a powerful panel discussion.
HOST
Dr. Deena Moustafa, Ph.D., BCBA
Founder, GoBehavioral & Cozyino
Founder of GoBehavioral (California + Florida) and creator of Cozyino. Associate Professor of Special Education and author of The Mystery Puzzle–Autism. The clinical mind and driving force behind today's event, bringing together sensory-inclusive design, behavioral science, and community advocacy under one roof.

MC & MoDERATOR
Melanie Nguyen, M.A., BCBA
Clinical Supervisor, Go Behavioral
Melanie Nguyen is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Onboarding Coordinator at Go Behavioral. With a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that began in 2008, Melanie has dedicated more than half of her life to supporting children with autism and their families.
THE PANELIST
Elaine Hall
Founder, The Miracle Project
Founder and Artistic Director of The Miracle Project, the evidence-based theatre and arts program for autistic individuals. Starred in the two-time Emmy-winning HBO film Autism: The Musical. Her book Seven Keys to Unlock Autism is used as a textbook at universities including Brown.
Alex Astrella
Founder & CEO, Blue Star Production
Autistic filmmaker and founder of BluStar Productions, building a production company that platforms neurodivergent storytelling voices. Brings a creator-side lens to the shift from autism awareness to advocacy.

Stacy McAlister Jr
Founder and Executive Director of 5-Eleven Hoops, the LA-based 501(c)(3) launched in 2015 to unlock the strengths of autistic children through inclusive sports programming. Partnerships with the Lakers Youth Foundation, Nike, USC, and Autism Speaks.
The Reach
This moment extends far beyond the room.
Cozy-Con takes place during Autism Acceptance Month, when neurodiversity content sees a 3 to 5 times spike in engagement. With twelve neurodiverse creators attending and a media strategy built to amplify authentically across platforms, the projected organic reach of this activation is 15 to 30 million impressions.
80
Guests in the room
Invite only. No general admission.
12
Neurodiverse creators and advocates
Individually selected and personally invited.
30M
Projected organic impressions
Creator content, media coverage, and authentic amplification across April 2026.
Presented By
The people behind this moment.
Dr. Deena Moustafa, Ph.D., BCBA — Clinical Advisor
A globally recognized autism care leader, Associate Professor of Special Education, and the expert journalists call when stories demand both clinical credibility and lived insight. Certified in clinical ethics and behavior analysis, Dr. Moustafa brings a 360-degree lens to neurodiversity that is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in over a decade of direct clinical practice. She is the author of four published works including The Mystery Puzzle: Autism, a sought-after keynote speaker on topics from the hidden cost of masking to neurodiverse workplace equity, and has been featured in CEOWorld Magazine and USA Today. Dr. Moustafa serves as Clinical Advisor for Cozy-Con, ensuring the event meets genuine clinical and ethical standards.
Cozyino — Presenting Partner
Cozyino is a sensory-first apparel brand built for the neurodiverse body and the neurodiverse experience. Every garment is designed with texture, fit, and sensory comfort at the centre, and Cozyino is fully financing all event production, venue, creator fees, and logistics. For Cozy-Con, Cozyino ensures the event's sensory design, community protocols, and storytelling frameworks reflect the standards the community actually deserves.
Go Behavioral — Clinical Partner
Founded in 2018, Go Behavioral is a cross-continental behavioral health network delivering ABA therapy, early intervention, social skills programming, and school-based support to children and families across California, Florida, and Europe. Its 22-strong clinical team operates across in-home, in-school, clinic, and community settings. With 1,200 active clients and a community of 40,000 parents and professionals, Go Behavioral is one of the most trusted practitioner networks in ethical neurodivergent care. The private specialist consultations at Cozy-Con are offered complimentary through Go Behavioral.
In Collaboration With
Our partners.
KultureCity
KultureCity is the leading nonprofit dedicated to creating sensory inclusive environments across sports, entertainment, and public life. Their sensory suites and training programs are active in over 1,300 venues across North America. The KultureCity Sensory Suite at Cozy-Con is a professional-grade build, staffed by KultureCity volunteers on the day.
Spectrum Laboratory
Spectrum Laboratory operates a ten-year entertainment pipeline dedicated to neurodivergent artists, with alumni featured on Netflix and Sesame Street and a new studio based in Burbank. The music programme at Cozy-Con is curated in partnership with Spectrum Laboratory, bringing original performances to an audience built to receive them.
Yours to Take Home
Every guest leaves with something meaningful.
Each Cozy-Con guest receives a curated take-home goodie bag designed with the same intention as the event itself.
KultureCity Sensory Kit
A co-branded KultureCity sensory kit packed with tools for everyday regulation: noise-canceling headphones (adult and child sizes), fidget tools, UV-filter strobe-reduction glasses, and an emotion communication lanyard with cards for easy, low-pressure communication.
Special Offers from Partner Brands
Partner brand offers and samples, discounts and invitations, resources, and gifts from aligned brands.

The bag is part of the experience. A reminder of what it feels like when a space was genuinely made for you.
Save Your Spot
Confirm your place at Cozy-Con.
Saturday, April 25, 2026. The Fig House by 24 Carrots, Los Angeles. A morning built by and for the neurodiverse community.
80 guests. Your invitation is personal. Your RSVP holds your place.
Spaces are limited. This page will close when they are filled.
contact [email protected] for inquiries.
Connect With Us
Stay engaged with our partners.
The vision of Cozy-Con is made possible by the incredible work of our presenting and clinical partners. Learn more about their missions and connect with them online.
Cozyino
A sensory-first apparel brand built for the neurodiverse body and experience.
Go Behavioral
A trusted cross-continental behavioral health network delivering ethical neurodivergent care.