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SUMMARY:Women & Autism - April Women's Group
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to find community with our Women’s Group. In each meeting we provide timely information on topics that are important to Autistic women. These sessions are intended to provide a safe space for women to connect\, ask questions\, share stories\, and enjoy valuable peer connection. \nIn this particular session\, we will discuss various aspects of being autistic and what that means and looks like in day-to-day life. We will share our lived experiences and some of the strategies that can help in navigating a neurotypical world with autism. \nPlease note: During this session\, Sinneave staff\, guest presenters\, and attendees may share information about community resources. Information provided may not always be accurate\, up-to-date\, or reliable. Attendees are encouraged to be critical consumers of information available on the internet. Providing information about a community resource is not endorsement and Sinneave does not assume any risk for the outcome of using the information shared during this session. \nAll are welcome no matter how you identify\, however\, please be aware that information and resources provided are based on female assigned at birth. All gender expressions are welcome. \nJoin us Thursday\, April 4\, 2024 \n4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  \nat The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW Calgary\, AB)  \nAttending in person is a great way to meet new people and practice essential social skills. However\, if getting to The Ability Hub in person is a barrier for you\, you can also attend online via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning platform. \nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened a FREE account\, it’s easy! Click the button below to be directed to the portal. \n\nPick a user name\nPick a password (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)\nRegister!\nChoose the “Women & Autism – April 4” event to enroll and access the virtual link.\n\nWomen & Autism – April 4  \nAbout the Presenters: \nThe Women’s Group is co-facilitated by two vibrant\, Autistic self-advocates\, who are passionate about sharing their lived experience and what it means to navigate life as neurodivergent women. Their hope is to create a safe space for autistic and neurodivergent women to learn from and help each other\, make valuable peer connections\, and have fun in the process. \nIf you have any questions about this session\, or need help navigating Sinneave Connects\, please contact us by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or calling 403 210-5000. We’re here to help! \nPlease note: While advance registration is not necessary for most of our Learning & Connection activities (you are welcome to just drop-in)\, IF you do pre-register it helps us in our planning AND allows us to notify you in the event of a last-minute change or cancellation. Either way\, we’d love to see you! \nP.S. The quick access button to Sinneave Connects is on the upper right corner of our Homepage.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/women-autism-april-womens-group/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exploration Sessions,Learning & Connection Activity
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SUMMARY:Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Interpreting body language and reading social cues
DESCRIPTION:Up to 90% of our communication is non-verbal. For people who struggle to read social cues and interpret body language\, this statistic can be daunting. How can you communicate well if you have a hard time understanding non-verbal communication?\n\nIf you find interpreting body language and visual cues challenging\, you don’t have to be left out of social situations. There are ways to learn these skills!\n\nJoin us for a fun and interactive session intended to help autistic and neurodivergent individuals become more aware of body language and its real-world benefits.\n\nAttendees will be able to grasp and interpret basic body language\, which will help improve both social and communication skills. Together\, we’ll explore some of the most important non-verbal cues–those with both positive and negative connotations–and practice interpreting and understanding body language and unspoken messages.\n\nParticipants will also learn about the ways they hold their own bodies and the unintended messages they may be sending\, and making adjustments to appear more positive\, engaging and approachable.\n\nPlease note: During this session\, Sinneave staff\, guest presenters\, and attendees may share information about community resources. Information provided may not always be accurate\, up-to-date\, or reliable. Attendees are encouraged to be critical consumers of information available on the internet. Providing information about a community resource is not endorsement and Sinneave does not assume any risk for the outcome of using the information shared during this session.\n\nThursday\, April 18\, 2024\n\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\n\nIn-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW)\n\nWhile attending in person may seem intimidating\, it’s a great way to meet new people\, connect with peers and practice practical skills. If you are unable to attend in person\, you can also attend virtually through Sinneave Connects\, our online learning platform.\n\nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened an account\, it’s easy! Click the button below that says\, “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” to be directed to the portal and follow the prompts.\n\n 	Pick a user name\n 	Pick a password\n 	Select “Register”\n 	Choose “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” and enroll.\n\nActions Speak Louder Than Words \n\nPlease note: While advance registration is not necessary for most of our Learning & Connection activities (you are welcome to just pop-in)\, IF you do pre-register it helps us in our planning AND allows us to notify you in the event of a last-minute change or cancellation. Either way\, we’d love to see you!\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Sherry Taylor has over 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit industry. She currently is the Program Coordinator with the EmploymentWorks program at Sinneave. She started working with the EW Online program and made the transition to the in-person program continuously developing curriculum and content for Autistic youth\, adults\, and persons with disabilities\, and professionals.\n\nIf you have any questions about this session\, please contact us by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or calling 403 210-5000.\n\nP.S. Did you know there’s a quick access button to Sinneave Connects in the upper right corner of our Homepage.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/actions-speak-louder-than-words-interpreting-body-language-and-reading-social-cues/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exploration Sessions,Learning & Connection Activity
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SUMMARY:The Art of Parenting...with Autism
DESCRIPTION:Our next Art of Parenting…with Autism group meets Thursday\, April 25 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. online via Sinneave Connects. \nEach Art of Parenting session focuses on different aspects of parenting through the lens of being Autistic and/or parenting Autistic children. Through a short presentation\, discussion and activities\, participants will receive encouragement\, support and practical short and long term strategies for navigating parenting in the healthiest way possible\, with a focus on self-care and compassion. \nThis particular session will offer advice and provide strategies around sleep issues\, routines and realistic goals that families can make and meet to help everyone get some sleep. Lack of sleep can make everything feel so much worse than it is! Together\, we’ll look at short- and long-term options. \nThese sessions intend to educate\, empower and encourage parents on their journey\, as well as create a safe community of ongoing support. Participants will benefit from the practical information provided in each session as well as the connection of others who share similar experiences. \nDuring this session\, Sinneave staff\, guest presenters\, and attendees may share information about community resources. Information provided may not always be accurate\, up-to-date\, or reliable. Attendees are encouraged to be critical consumers of information available on the internet. Providing information about a community resource is not endorsement and Sinneave does not assume any risk for the outcome of using the information shared during this session. \nThis session is FREE and entirely virtual\, via our Sinneave Connects online learning platform. \nIf you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened an account\, it’s easy! Click the button below that says\, “The Art of Parenting – April 25” to be directed to the portal and follow the prompts. \n\nPick a user name\nPick a password\nSelect “Register”\nChoose “The Art of Parenting – April 25” and enroll.\n\nThe Art of Parenting – April 25 \nAbout the Presenter: Joannie Rosevear is a neurodivergent mother of five beautiful children. She is passionate about supporting and encouraging other families so they don’t feel alone in their journey. Her personal experience in parenting children both on and off the spectrum informs the work she does as a Program Facilitator with The Sinneave Family Foundation\, knowing that\, while books\, resources and professionals are helpful\, connecting with someone with lived experience and who “gets it” can be truly empowering. \nIf you have any questions about this event or if you need support navigating  the Sinneave Connects learning hub\, please email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help! \nPlease note: While advance registration is not necessary for most of our Learning & Connection activities (you are welcome to just drop-in)\, IF you do pre-register it helps us in our planning AND allows us to notify you in the event of a last-minute change or cancellation. Either way\, we’d love to see you! \nP.S. The quick access button to Sinneave Connects is on the upper right corner of our Homepage.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/the-art-of-parenting-with-autism-10/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Exploration Sessions,Learning & Connection Activity
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