Texas Autism Conference

Conference Overview
The 33rd Texas Autism Conference is an annual event sponsored by the Texas Education Agency and the Autism Supports Grant. The conference's goal is to promote increased awareness and understanding of evidence-based practices, interventions, standards, and services in the area of autism. It provides professional development and networking opportunities for families, students, educators, and professionals. This year’s sessions will include both lectures and hands-on workshops with performance feedback.
Registration Options
In-Person | June 19-20, 2025
- Register for Workshop #SU2553475
- Registration Deadline: June 12, 2025, at 4:00 pm.
- Early Bird Registration | $100/registrant | Available until 4 pm April 23, 2025
- Standard Registration | $125/registrant | After April 23, 2025
- We are unable to offer a group discount this year; we apologize for any inconvenience.
Virtual | June 19-20, 2025
Three of our In-Person sessions will not be available for livestreaming/recording. Due to this difference in session availability, our Virtual option is being offered at a discounted price.
- Register for Workshop #SU2553476
- Registration Deadline: June 12, 2025, at 4:00 pm.
- Early Bird Registration | $70/registrant | Available until 4 pm April 23, 2025
- Standard Registration | $95/registrant | After April 23, 2025
- We are unable to offer a group discount this year; we apologize for any inconvenience.
Family Day | June 21, 2025
We invite parents, guardians, and caretakers to join us online to view our pre-recorded Family Day sessions free of charge. These sessions are geared towards parenting and caretaker topics that improve the lives of our students and children with autism.
- Register for Workshop #SU2553477
- Registration Deadline: June 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
- Registration is FREE and this day will be entirely online.
- Registering for this event only grants access to content on June 21, 2025. You will not have access to the content on June 19 and 20. If you have registered for the full conference, you do not need to register for Family Day.
Descripción general de la conferences:
La 33.ª Conferencia del Autismo de Texas es un evento anual patrocinado por la Agencia de Educación de Texas y la Subvención de Apoyo al Autismo. La conferencia tiene como objetivo promover una mayor concienciación y comprensión de las prácticas basadas en evidencia, las intervenciones, los estándares y los servicios en el área del autismo. Ofrece oportunidades de desarrollo profesional y establecimiento de contactos para familias, estudiantes, educadores y profesionales. Las sesiones de este año incluirán tanto charlas como talleres prácticos con evaluación del rendimiento.
Día de la Familia | 21 de junio de 2025
Invitamos a los padres, tutores y cuidadores a que nos acompañen a ver las sesiones pregrabadas de la Día de la Familia sin costo alguno. Estas sesiones están orientadas a temas de crianza y cuidado que mejoran la vida de nuestros estudiantes y niños con autismo.
- Inscríbase en el taller #SU2553477
- Fecha límite de inscripción: 20 de junio de 2025 a las 6:00 p. m.
- La inscripción es GRATUITA y esta jornada será completamente en línea.
- La inscripción a este evento solo permite acceder a contenido el 21 de junio de 2025. No tendrá acceso al contenido el 19 ni el 20 de junio. Si se inscribió para la conferencia completa, no es necesario que se inscriba para la Día de la Familia.Keynote: Dr. Patrick Friman
Keynote: Dr. Patrick Friman
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Patrick Friman as the keynote speaker for this year’s Texas Autism Conference. Dr. Friman is a world-renowned expert in behavioral pediatrics and adolescent development, with over thirty years of experience in helping children, families, and educators navigate complex behavioral challenges. As Director of Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health, his compassionate, research-driven approach has transformed lives. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Dr. Friman’s inspiring insights on igniting compassion and creating meaningful change for students who engage in challenging behaviors.