During the Covid-19 pandemic, changes in the platform for expressing themselves through art performance are also faced by autistic individuals. This is certainly a challenge because music is a way that is used by autistic individuals to express themselves. Supporting by social media like YouTube; platform transformation brings ideas for art performance organizers so that autistic individuals can continue to perform, one of which is through the Autism Awareness Festival. Through computer-mediated communication models and diffusion of innovation theory, this study aims to dissect how the adaptation process that occurs in autistic individuals conveys self-expression through performance and digital art performance models in the form of virtual concerts, and how the concept of virtual art performance communicates the big message from the AAF. This study uses a qualitative method. Data collection techniques through FGDs were divided into two groups of AAF participants; and one group of participating parents. In-depth interviews were conducted with the organizers and accompanying teachers. The result shows that the concept of virtual concert can be applied to autistic individuals. The process that occurs in these conditions looks unique at the stages of the period in which there are adaptations and rejections. At the stage of the social system that must be targeted first are parents and aides; as a support system that becomes a bridge to explain a new concept. Autistic individuals have a very small and close environment, so input from parents and guardians is the most trusted source of information for them.
Along with the times, traditional arts slowly began to fade. So, it is with traditional folk tales. It is important to keep traditional stories known and understood by children. Introducing the arts, especially performing arts, can be done from an early age, carried out by parents, teachers, to certain communities. For children, of course, an easy and interesting way is needed so that they can be enjoyed until a show is over. The concept of the show 'The Fabulous Fable Show; Circus and Theater 'is a concept that was initiated as a form of love for the local culture of the archipelago, collaborated with circus performances as one of the main branches of the performing arts. Circus shows generally feature attractions such as juggling, spinning, acrobatics, or attractions that use animals such as lions, tigers, elephants, and others. To make this show even more interesting, the concept maker included a theatrical element by bringing up the fable story from Indonesia. The fable story was chosen because the characters used were taken from animals and made children interested in the play that was performed. From there, children can recognize emotional expressions, such as joy or sadness that arise from a dance movement or song that is played.
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