Women’s Group: Peer Support for 18+
March 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Women often face unique experiences as Autistic and neurodivergent individuals, including differences in socialization, expectations, and how autism is understood and expressed.
You’re invited to attend our new Women’s Group for Autistic adults (18+) who identify with experiences of womanhood. The content and resources shared in this group are informed by both lived Autistic experience and research as they intersect with gendered experiences in society.
In this first session, we’ll discuss:
- Understanding autism and gender differences
- Understanding how this effects presentation, diagnosis, and the link to stereotypes
- Breaking down barriers and stereotypes
This group is intended for those who personally identify with the above. This boundary ensures that participants can share openly without explanation or justification.
Please note: This is not a therapy group. Its purpose is to provide a supportive, non-clinical space to discuss and exchange learning, share strategies, and connect meaningfully with others.
Tuesday, March 17
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
There is no cost to attend.
Registration is appreciated, but not required. If you sign up in advance, our facilitators are able to contact you in the event of a last-minute change in plans. Drop-ins are also welcome.
To register, log in to Sinneave Connects. If you don’t have a Sinneave Connects account yet, it’s easy! Click the button that says, Sinneave Connects to access the learning hub and follow these steps:
- Pick a username
- Pick a password
- Select “Register”
- Choose the Women’s Group: Peer Support for 18+ workshop and click on the enroll button
About the presenters:
Kristen Coglon is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has been working with Sinneave for more than 4 years and in the Human Services field for more than 10 years. Her experiences have been working with individuals across the lifespan, and she has gained valuable skills and knowledge that contribute to her daily work. Kristen is a passionate and empathetic person who is happy to be a listening ear, supportive coach, and an advocate for Autistic and neurodivergent adults.
Alexandra (Ali) Skeet is a Learning and Connection Associate at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She delivers the Information and Navigation service where they have the pleasure to meet with Autistic and neurodivergent individuals one-on-one to provide consistent, person-centred information and navigation to Sinneave programs and services, and/or community-based resources. Ali has both professional and lived experience navigating identity, and the intersectional impact of societal expectations/beliefs on neurodivergent individuals. They bring over a decade of experience in the field of mental health, and a passion for person-centered care and intersectional inclusivity.
If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call (403) 210-5000. We’re here to help.
