Forney ISD Inaugural Autism Conference

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

9:30am CDT

10 Basic Steps to Planning their Financial Future Room 308Cody Sutton Be an Angel Programs Room 303Denise Coffman How Parents can support Language and Communication at home? Room 311Jyutika Mehta, PhD. Leveraging Specialized Interests with Students with Autism Room 309Michael Tucker Moving From Inclusion to Engagement: Effective Strategies for Supporting Individuals of all Ages Room 306Dr. Demetrice Smith Setting Limits With Kindness: Helping Your Child Follow Rules Room 307Colette Thrailkill Strategies for Emotional Support using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Room 325Crystal Adeniji The Autistic Brain: What We All Need to Know Room 310Layne Pethick Their Future Employment is My Passion: Employable Skills Room 304Kimberly Blair Understanding Autism: Exploring Psychological Dimensions and Associated Medical Challenges Room 329Cori Jo East-Long • Erin Kim

10:45am CDT

Autism In the General Education Classroom Room 308Sarah McCroan Be an Angel Programs Room 303Denise Coffman How Parents can support Language and Communication at home? Room 311Jyutika Mehta, PhD. Leveraging Specialized Interests with Students with Autism Room 309Michael Tucker Setting Limits With Kindness: Helping Your Child Follow Rules Room 307Colette Thrailkill Strategies for Emotional Support using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Room 325Crystal Adeniji The Autistic Brain: What We All Need to Know Room 310Layne Pethick The Humanity in Disability Room 306Dr. Demetrice Smith Their Future Employment is My Passion: Employable Skills Room 304Kimberly Blair Understanding Autism: Exploring Psychological Dimensions and Associated Medical Challenges Room 329Cori Jo East-Long • Erin Kim

1:30pm CDT

10 Basic Steps to Planning their Financial Future Room 308Cody Sutton AAC - Beyond Requesting Room 329Sonja Megna Adapting and Modifying the Environment for Student Success Room 311Stacey Callaway, Ed.D. Be an Angel Room 303Brandee Guyton Calm in the Storm: Effective Classroom De-Escalation Strategies Room 309Michael Tucker Don't Wait, Don't Delay - Plan Early, Start Today! Room 304Kerri Hammack From High School to Higher Ed Room 310Carrie Williams Moving From Inclusion to Engagement: Effective Strategies for Supporting Individuals of all Ages Room 306Dr. Demetrice Smith Stand Like A Superhero Room 325Lorie Hanna

2:45pm CDT

AAC - Beyond Requesting Room 329Sonja Megna Adapting and Modifying the Environment for Student Success Room 311Stacey Callaway, Ed.D. Autism In the General Education Classroom Room 308Sarah McCroan Be an Angel Room 303Brandee Guyton Calm in the Storm: Effective Classroom De-Escalation Strategies Room 309Michael Tucker Don't Wait, Don't Delay - Plan Early, Start Today! Room 304Kerri Hammack From High School to Higher Ed Room 310Carrie Williams Stand Like A Superhero Room 325Lorie Hanna The Humanity in Disability Room 306Dr. Demetrice Smith

Forney ISD Inaugural Autism Conference

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