Sinneave Foundation

Skills Group: Executive Functioning (EF)
2024-05-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-05-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-05-08 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9, Canada
The Spring 2024 Executive Functioning Skills Group is FULL. Please note: This is a closed group, not an open event.
Registration for the next Skills Groups will open in the summer. Stay tuned to our Event Calendar and Social Media channels for updates.

Victoria Day - Office Closed
2024-05-20

Social Communication Workshop 6 - Handling Disagreements Tactfully
2024-05-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online, 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 2X9, Canada
Our Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back!

Join us to learn all about Handling Disagreements tactfully.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)

or Online via Sinneave Connects

Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this session, we’ll talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it.

This session is one of six drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips and strategies to help Autistic and neurodivergent individuals to connect and thrive in social situations.

There is no cost to attend these sessions.

Advance registration is not required – you can attend them all (we recommend this!) or just the ones that seem interesting to you. Attending in person is a great way to meet new people and get hands-on practice. If attending in-person isn’t possible for you, you can also choose to attend virtually via Sinneave Connects, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE, but you must register for an account to use it.

If you already have a Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the portal and follow these steps:

Create a user name
Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
Select “Register”
Choose the Drop-in Workshop 6 – Handling Disagreements course to access the virtual link.

Sinneave Connects

Other Social Communication Workshop topics include:

The Art of Non-verbal Communication: Learning how to tell if others want to talk with you
Do you find it challenging to know if people are interested and willing to talk with you? In this session, we’ll talk about non-verbal communication and learn some of the visual cues and strategies you can use to find out.

Strategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join social conversations
We know that starting a conversation or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this session, we’ll learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently.

Strategies for Exiting Conversations: Easy ways to end or leave a conversation
How do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this session, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways.

Electronic Communication: Strategies for managing electronic communication and maintaining good mental health
Technology is rapidly changing and advancing. While we embrace the good things it has to offer, it has also introduced many new challenges. In this session, we’ll talk about the implications of online safety and discuss strategies for navigating electronic communication and maintaining good mental health in the process.

Establishing Social Connections: 5 Pro-tips for developing social relationships in your community
Meeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session, we’ll share 5 tips you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships.

Handling Disagreements in communication: Tips for keeping your cool
Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this session, we’ll talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it.

If you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning portal, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here for you!

Did you know? We have a quick access button to Sinneave Connects on our Homepage.

Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT)
2024-05-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-05-07 16:00 - 17:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9, Canada
The Spring 2024 Acceptance & Commitment Training Skills Group is FULL. Please note: This is a closed group, not an open event.
Registration for the next Skills Groups will open in the summer. Stay tuned to our Event Calendar and Social Media channels for updates.

Free! Drop-in Employment Support
2024-05-14 13:00 - 14:30 | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW|Suite #300, 3820 – 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9|T3B-2X9, Canada
Drop-in and visit our Employment Specialists for FREE 1:1 coaching and guidance as you navigate your employment journey!

In May, join us on Tuesdays, May 14 & 28
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
You will benefit from connecting with experienced professionals who understand neurodiversity and will help identify your strengths, interests and potential career paths.
Participants are encouraged to bring their resumes, cover letters, curiosity and questions. Our Facilitators will focus on helping you where you most need support, including the following areas:

Creating a more effective resume and cover letter
learning and practicing interview techniques
job search strategies
and more!

Receive up to 30 minutes of personalized guidance and learn more about how to successfully navigate the job search journey and the world of work. Support availability is limited and is on a “first come, first served” basis.
Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment where neurodivergent individuals can access resources, gain valuable insights, and enhance their employability, confidence, and career prospects.
About our Facilitators:
Meet the Sinneave Employment Team: Sherry, Marcela and Ryan. They are a dedicated group of professionals committed to empowering neurodivergent individuals on their journeys towards meaningful employment and career success.

Autism Housing Network of Alberta - May Event
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Edmonton office or Online, 11720 Kingsway Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0X5, Canada
Your pathway to housing starts here!
Many Autistic adults want to live on their own–to have their own home and control who comes and goes. For many, living independently is appealing because it lets people manage their environment. But the path to independent living varies for each person. The steps required and the length of time it takes is different for each individual. And the information online can be overwhelming.
That’s where the Autism Housing Network of Alberta comes in: providing resources to help Autistic people find housing solutions in Alberta, focusing on living as independently as possible.
Join us Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m.
In-person at Autism Edmonton (11720 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB)
or Online via EventBrite.
Our facilitator will take you step-by-step through the Alberta Housing Road Map. This tool has seven sections to help you explore different housing options and discover which might be right for you or your loved one. Each of the sections has its own webpage with information, resources and tools that will help you answer key questions.

The road map will navigate various tools which will help you:

Identify support needs
Budget
Navigate available housing providers
Identify housing priorities
Secure the tenancy
Move-in!!!

The Autism Housing Network of Alberta is committed to improving access to and quality of housing for Autistics and their families.
Let organizers know you’re attending In-person by registering using the button below that says, “I’m coming in-person”
I’m coming in-person
Or, let them know you’ll attend virtually by using the button below that says, “I’m attending Online”
I’m attending Online
If you have any questions about the Network or this event, please reach out to Drewe Rowbotham at housing@autismedmonton.org

Social Communication Workshop 5 - Establishing Social Connections
2024-05-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online, 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 2X9, Canada
Our Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back!
Join us to learn 5 Pro-tips that will help you to establish social connections with people.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
or Online via Sinneave Connects
Meeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session, we’ll share 5 tips you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships.
This session is one of six drop-in workshops designed to provide autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips and strategies to help autistic and neurodivergent individuals to connect and thrive in social situations.
There is no cost to attend these sessions.
Advance registration is not required – you can attend them all (we recommend this!) or just the ones that seem interesting to you. Attending in person is a great way to meet new people and get hands-on practice. If attending in-person isn’t possible for you, you can also choose to attend virtually via Sinneave Connects, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE, but you must register for an account to use it.
If you already have a Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the portal and follow these steps:

Create a user name
Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
Select “Register”
Choose the Drop-in Workshop 5 – Establishing Social Connections course to access the virtual link.

Sinneave Connects
Other Social Communication Workshop topics include:
The Art of Non-verbal Communication: Learning how to tell if others want to talk with you
Do you find it challenging to know if people are interested and willing to talk with you? In this session, we’ll talk about non-verbal communication and learn some of the visual cues and strategies you can use to find out.
Strategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join social conversations
We know that starting a conversation or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this session, we’ll learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently.
Strategies for Exiting Conversations: Easy ways to end or leave a conversation
How do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this session, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways.
Electronic Communication: Strategies for managing electronic communication and maintaining good mental health
Technology is rapidly changing and advancing. While we embrace the good things it has to offer, it has also introduced many new challenges. In this session, we’ll talk about the implications of online safety and discuss strategies for navigating electronic communication and maintaining good mental health in the process.
Establishing Social Connections: 5 Pro-tips for developing social relationships in your community
Meeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session, we’ll share 5 tips you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships.
Handling Disagreements in communication: Tips for keeping your cool
Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this session, we’ll talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it.
If you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning portal, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here for you!
Did you know? We have a quick access button to Sinneave Connects on our Homepage.
