Forney ISD Inaugural Autism Conference: Grid

We will be hosting Forney ISD’s Inaugural Autism Conference on April 12th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at The Opportunity Central. This conference is an excellent opportunity to connect with families of students with disabilities from all over North Texas. We anticipate a strong turnout, and we believe your participation would greatly benefit the families and students we serve.

Date: April 12, 2025.

Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: The Opportunity Central

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Registration Open 7:45am - 5:00pm

Keynote: Their Future. Our Passi... 8:30am - 9:00am

Lunch & Guest Speaker - Michael Soria, The Hidden Senses: Unlocking the Door to... 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Exhibitor Showcase 7:45am - 5:00pm

Break with Exhibit...

Exhibitor Showcase/Vendor Exploration 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Be an Angel Programs 9:30am - 10:30am

Be an Angel Programs 10:45am - 11:45am

Be an Angel 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Be an Angel 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Their Future Employment is My Passion: Employable Skills 9:30am - 10:30am

Their Future Employment is My Passion: Employable Skills 10:45am - 11:45am

Don't Wait, Don't Delay - Plan Early, Start Today! 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Don't Wait, Don't Delay - Plan Early, Start Today! 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Moving From Inclusion to Engagement: Effective Strategies for Su... 9:30am - 10:30am

The Humanity in Disability 10:45am - 11:45am

Moving From Inclusion to Engagement: Effective Strategies for Su... 1:30pm - 2:30pm

The Humanity in Disability 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Setting Limits With Kindness: Helping Your Child Follow Rules 9:30am - 10:30am

Setting Limits With Kindness: Helping Your Child Follow Rules 10:45am - 11:45am

10 Basic Steps to Planning their Financial Future 9:30am - 10:30am

Autism In the General Education Classroom 10:45am - 11:45am

10 Basic Steps to Planning their Financial Future 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Autism In the General Education Classroom 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Leveraging Specialized Interests with Students with Autism 9:30am - 10:30am

Leveraging Specialized Interests with Students with Autism 10:45am - 11:45am

Calm in the Storm: Effective Classroom De-Escalation Strategies 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Calm in the Storm: Effective Classroom De-Escalation Strategies 2:45pm - 3:45pm

The Autistic Brain: What We All Need to Know 9:30am - 10:30am

The Autistic Brain: What We All Need to Know 10:45am - 11:45am

From High School to Higher Ed 1:30pm - 2:30pm

From High School to Higher Ed 2:45pm - 3:45pm

How Parents can support Language and Communication at home? 9:30am - 10:30am

How Parents can support Language and Communication at home? 10:45am - 11:45am

Adapting and Modifying the Environment for Student Success 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Adapting and Modifying the Environment for Student Success 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Strategies for Emotional Support using Acceptance and Commitment... 9:30am - 10:30am

Strategies for Emotional Support using Acceptance and Commitment... 10:45am - 11:45am

Stand Like A Superhero 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Stand Like A Superhero 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Understanding Autism: Exploring Psychological Dimensions and Ass... 9:30am - 10:30am

Understanding Autism: Exploring Psychological Dimensions and Ass... 10:45am - 11:45am

AAC - Beyond Requesting 1:30pm - 2:30pm

AAC - Beyond Requesting 2:45pm - 3:45pm