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SUMMARY:Work and Care: Creating Caregiver-friendly Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:Over half of Canadian women (52% in 2022) provide care for children or adults\, paid or unpaid\, significantly more than men. In 2022\, 1.8 million Canadians were “sandwich caregivers\,” supporting both children and care-dependent adults simultaneously. A large number of women in these percentages are Autistic and are caretaking for individuals who are Autistic (both diagnosed and undiagnosed). \n\n\n\nPresented by Autism Edmonton and Caregivers Alberta\, this one-hour Lunch and Learn workshop will explore practical ways to help employees balance their work responsibilities with caregiving duties. It covers organizational policies\, procedures\, and practices that support caregivers\, as well as flexible work options and accommodations. \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn about tools like Caregiver Needs Assessments and Work Plans to ensure caregivers receive the right support while maintaining productivity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 12\, 202612:00 – 1:00 p.m.Online via Autism Edmonton \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is via Autism Edmonton’s Eventbrite page. You can register by clicking the button that says “Register.” \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\nChristina Henderson is a highly motivated and professional trainer in workshop facilitation\, administration\, and program development. As the founder of Peerspective Consulting and Facilitation in Calgary\, Alberta\, and the Coordinator for Caregivers Alberta Work & Care program\, Christina has collaborated with organizations across Canada to integrate positive and supportive programming into staff\, client\, and partner interactions. \n\n\n\nChristina is the mom of twin sons who both have special needs. Her lived experience has given her a deep understanding of the importance of fostering supportive environments and empowering individuals through peer connections.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/work-and-care-creating-caregiver-friendly-workplaces/
LOCATION:Online via Eventbrite
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Language Matters: How We Communicate Our Findings as Scientists (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:​This presentation is part of the Azrieli Accelerator Engaged Research Discussion Series. During this online discussion we will explore how the language used in research shapes public understanding\, policy conversations\, and community trust.  \n\n\n\nUsing neurodiversity-affirming language as a case example\, we will examine how people with lived experience wish to be represented in scientific literature and the responsibilities researchers hold as their work circulates beyond academic journals.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will reflect on precision\, accuracy\, and intentional language choices in research communication. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 1712:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via Azrieli Accelerator \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is via the Azrieli Accelerator. You can register by clicking the button that says\, “Register”. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​About the Azrieli Accelerator Engaged Research Discussion Series \n\n\n\n​This series helps researchers build capacity to meaningfully engage people with lived experience as participants and partners in research. Open to researchers and trainees across all disciplines\, we introduce core principles of engaged research and explore how inclusive\, community-partnered approaches can strengthen research design\, practice\, and knowledge sharing in neurodevelopment research. 
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/language-matters-how-we-communicate-our-findings-as-scientists-part-1/
LOCATION:Online via Azrieli Accelerator
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T190000
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SUMMARY:Autistic Journeys: Heather Hanninen Fairbaim
DESCRIPTION:Join Autism Edmonton’s Autistic Journeys: Voices & Perspectives series\, where individuals share their story of how they have become self-advocates. In this case\, Heather will discuss how\, as an aging adult\, they have created a space for themselves. A specific focus will be on AISH and resources. \n\n\n\nThis learning session introduces you to a self-advocate who is creating space for everyone through the advocacy they are doing. Join to learn more and be inspired! \n\n\n\nThis session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton and The Sinneave Family Foundation. \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 19\, 20267:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Online via Autism Edmonton \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is via Autism Edmonton’s website. You can register by clicking the button that says\, “Register”. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nHeather Hanninen Fairbairn is a disabled\, nonbinary person working at the intersections of poverty\, disability\, housing\, and women’s and gender-diverse people’s issues. Heather has multiple disabilities\, and she is neurodivergent\, which she considers an asset and not a disability. \n\n\n\nHeather began to organize AISH recipients about 10 years ago by creating the first Facebook group for AISH-specific concerns and still plays an active role in her own group\, The AISH Page\, and associated AISH groups. AISH is Alberta’s provincial disability benefit. \n\n\n\nHeather is part of the Pan-Canadian Voice for Women’s Housing’s (PCVWH) National Advisory Council and is grateful to have worked along with the amazing women and gender-diverse humans that make up that group.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/autistic-journeys-heather-hanninen-fairbaim/
LOCATION:Online via Autism Edmonton
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260325T110000
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SUMMARY:AIDE Canada Webinar - Autism\, Aging\, and Cancer: Rethinking Care Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Cancer can affect anyone\, and growing awareness is helping healthcare providers better understand how to support Autistic patients throughout diagnosis and treatment. \n\n\n\nAs research and lived experience continue to inform practice\, there is increasing recognition that sensory environments\, communication styles\, and healthcare systems can play an important role in how Autistic people experience cancer care – particularly for aging Autistic adults navigating complex treatment pathways. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Char Goodwin\, Dr. Mary Doherty\, and Melissa Levin for an insightful discussion exploring how cancer care can evolve to better meet the needs of Autistic patients. \n\n\n\nDrawing on research\, clinical insight\, and lived expertise\, the panel will highlight both the challenges Autistic patients report and the approaches that are making care more accessible and supportive across the cancer journey. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore: \n\n\n\n• What Autistic patients say is most helpful across screening\, diagnosis\, and treatment• How communication\, sensory awareness\, and flexible practices can improve care• Practical strategies clinicians and support networks can use to create more accessible healthcare experiences \n\n\n\nParticipants will also hear system-level ideas that can help healthcare environments become more responsive and supportive\, so Autistic patients can focus on their health rather than navigating barriers.  \n\n\n\nThis session is designed for Autistic adults\, caregivers\, healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone interested in strengthening cancer care for Autistic people. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 2511:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via AIDE Canada \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is via AIDE Canada’s website. You can register by clicking the button that says\, “Register”. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters:Dr. Mary DohertyMelissa LevinDr. Char Goodwin \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nDouglas Parsons – Training and Resource Manager\,  Autism Edmonton
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/aide-canada-webinar-autism-aging-and-cancer-rethinking-care-pathways/
LOCATION:Online via Aide Canada and Autism Edmonton
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Autistic Journeys: Voices and Perspectives - Terri Robson
DESCRIPTION:After overcoming struggles to accept and understand the impact of autism in her own life\, Terri Robson was inspired to help others. With incredible determination she has engaged in various projects to raise awareness of and remove barriers for individuals with Autism. \n\n\n\nTerri has become an ambassador and a voice for thousands of Albertans and Canadians who cannot speak for themselves. The impact of Terri’s tireless work is tremendous as her presentations continue to be well-received in communities and have even exceeded her own expectations.  \n\n\n\nHer impressive skills are not limited to her workspace. Terri is a leader and mentor who has worked tirelessly at many varied events in Alberta for years. Her determination\, hard work and effectiveness continue to inspire and to make a difference in Alberta’s communities. \n\n\n\nDynamic\, funny\, and informative\, Terri will share how she became an advocate for herself and for others. You don’t want to miss it. \n\n\n\nThis learning session is part of Autism Edmonton’s “Autistic Journeys: Voices and Perspectives” series which is brought to you with support from the Sinneave Family Foundation. \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 267:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via Autism Edmonton \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is via Autism Edmonton’s website. You can register by clicking the button that says\, “Register”. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/autistic-journeys-voices-and-perspectives-terri-robson/
LOCATION:Online via Eventbrite
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260331T120000
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SUMMARY:AIDE Canada Webinar - The Female Autism Gap: Why Diagnostic Tools are Failing Women
DESCRIPTION:For many years\, autism research and diagnostic tools focused primarily on male presentations. As research and lived experience continue to shape the field\, our understanding of how Autism presents in girls and women is growing. \n\n\n\nThis important panel brings together three leading voices who are helping advance that understanding and improve how autism is recognized and assessed. \n\n\n\nTogether\, they will explore why many women have historically been overlooked in diagnostic processes\, and how research\, clinical insight\, and lived expertise are helping change that. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, we’ll explore: \n\n\n\n• Why current Autism diagnostic tools may not fully capture female presentations• How camouflaging and gendered expectations can influence clinical assessment• What emerging research and practice can do to improve recognition and support  \n\n\n\nThis discussion is designed for clinicians\, educators\, researchers\, families\, and Autistic individuals interested in building a fuller understanding of the female autism experience. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 3111:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via AIDE Canada \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is via AIDE Canada’s website. You can register by clicking the button that says\, “Register”. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters:Dr. Gina RipponDr. Dana WatersDr. Kimberly Armstrong \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nDouglas Parsons – Training and Resource Manager\,  Autism Edmonton
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/aide-canada-webinar-the-female-autism-gap-why-diagnostic-tools-are-failing-women/
LOCATION:Online via Aide Canada and Autism Edmonton
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Special Events
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