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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Communication and Miscommunication
DESCRIPTION:Communication can feel effortless one moment and confusing or frustrating the next. Many different factors can make conversations run smoothly (or lead to misunderstandings). \n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will learn why miscommunication happens and feel more confident navigating it.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is really happening when we communicate\n\n\n\nCommon reasons for miscommunication\n\n\n\nRecognize how autism\, non-spoken “language”\, and unwritten social rules affect our communication\n\n\n\nHow to anticipate and prevent misunderstandings\n\n\n\nHow to address and repair miscommunication when it happens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 76:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW)There is no cost to attend this drop-in workshop. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals with opportunities to learn and practice a variety of social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information\, tips\, and strategies that they can choose to apply common day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is not required\, however\, if you want to sign up\, our team can contact you in the event of any last minute changes or cancellations. Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to enroll in the course. \n\n\n\nIf you have not created a free Sinneave Connects account yet\, you will need to do that. Just follow the prompts on the sign-in page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for more than 8 years. He offers skill-building strategies using a neuro-affirming framework and provides an inclusive space for all individuals. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Self-advocacy Workshop: Knowing Yourself
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably heard the word “Self-advocacy” before\, but do you know what it is and how to do it? \n\n\n\nSelf-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life. An important first step to self-advocacy is understanding the barriers you face and the strengths you bring to each situation.  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will learn what self-advocacy is and how it can benefit you. It will also help you understand your strengths and some of the barriers you face\, which will enhance your ability to self-advocate. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 146:00 – 7:30 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThis session is one of 3 workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills that will help build confidence in speaking up for yourself. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is not required\, however\, if you want to sign up\, our team can contact you in the event of any last minute changes or cancellations. Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to enroll in the course. \n\n\n\nIf you have not created a free Sinneave Connects account yet\, you will need to do that to access the online link. Just follow the prompts on the sign-in page. \n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs these sessions build on each other\, attending all three is recommended\, but not required. Other sessions in this series are: \n\n\n\nPart Two – Starting the Conversation – Tuesday\, April 28This session will provide tips and strategies for you to practice communicating your needs with others\, as well as how you can effectively start conversations about your needs.  \n\n\n\nPart Three – Finding Your Voice – Tuesday\, May 12This session will provide practical tips and strategies to help negotiate and discuss how you can have your needs met in your current environment. We will also have an opportunity to summarize and apply everything we have learned up to this point. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects\, email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We are here to help!
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Communication
DESCRIPTION:Do you know communication can vastly differ between neurodivergent and neurotypical people? Without some understanding of these different communication styles\, some interactions can be confusing and misunderstandings can occur. But\, a little knowledge can go a long way. \n\n\n\nIn this social communication workshop\, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how communication can differ between neurodivergent and neurotypical people\n\n\n\nRecognize how communication across neurotypes is a form of cross-cultural communication\n\n\n\nIdentify their own authentic communication preferences and needs\n\n\n\nEvaluate the benefits and challenges of using authentic communication in different settings\n\n\n\nPractice expressing or requesting their communication preferences and needs\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 166:00 – 7:30 pmIn-person @ The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW)There is no cost to attend  \n\n\n\nOur Social Communication workshops are designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice a variety of social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information\, tips\, and strategies that they can choose to apply in common day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is not required\, however\, if you want to sign up\, our team can contact you in the event of any last minute changes or cancellations. Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to enroll in the course. \n\n\n\nIf you have not created a free Sinneave Connects account yet\, you will need to do that. Just follow the prompts on the sign-in page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nYonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 8 years. He strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro affirming framework and provides an inclusive space for all individuals. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-neurodivergent-and-neurotypical-communication-2/
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SUMMARY:Self-advocacy Workshop: Starting the Conversation
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably heard the word “Self-advocacy” before\, but do you know what it is and how to do it? \n\n\n\nSelf-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life.  \n\n\n\nThis session will provide strategies for you to practice communicating your needs with others\, as well as tips for how you can effectively start conversations about your needs. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 286:00 – 7:30 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThis session is one of 3 workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills that will help build confidence in speaking up for yourself. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is not required\, however\, if you want to sign up\, our team can contact you in the event of any last minute changes or cancellations. Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to enroll in the course. \n\n\n\nIf you have not created a free Sinneave Connects account yet\, you will need to do that to access the online link. Just follow the prompts on the sign-in page. \n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs these sessions build on each other\, attending all three is recommended\, but not required. Other sessions in this series are: \n\n\n\nPart One – Knowing Yourself – Tuesday\, April 14In this session\, you will learn what self-advocacy is and how can it benefit you. It will also help you understand your strengths and some of the barriers you face\, which will enhance your ability to self-advocate. \n\n\n\nPart Three – Finding Your Voice – Tuesday\, May 12This session will provide practical tips and strategies to help negotiate and discuss how you can have your needs met in your current environment. We will also have an opportunity to summarize and apply everything we have learned up to this point. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects\, email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We are here to help!
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