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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Establishing Social Connections
DESCRIPTION:Meeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session\, we’ll share pro-tips and strategies you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships. \n\n\n\nThis will be a great opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss and create strategies for positive social interactions\n\n\n\nLearn and understand the importance of creating social relationships\n\n\n\nTalk about how to get involved within the community to create social opportunities\n\n\n\n\nThis session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. You can attend the workshop(s) that interest you the most or we recommend attending them all! \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 3\, 20255:00 – 6:30 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend this workshop. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule\, but you can also just drop-in.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is virtual\, via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. If you already have a Sinneave 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 hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Social Communication Workshop: Establishing Social Connections – September 3\, 2025 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\nClick on the\, “Choose session” button\, and then press Confirm.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nCedric Nicholson is a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation where he is passionate about empowering others to set meaningful goals\, create effective plans\, and take purposeful steps toward personal growth and self-improvement. He is a certified professional life coach with over 20 years of experience mentoring\, coaching\, and supporting individuals in the developmental disability field.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning hub\, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-establishing-social-connections/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Using Electronic Communication
DESCRIPTION: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 understanding the different forms of electronic communication that people use to connect with each other. We will also discuss strategies for navigating electronic communication\, understanding safety protocols\, and boundaries when communicating electronically.  \n\n\n\nThis session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. You can attend the session(s) that interest you the most or we recommend attending them all! \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 20255:00 – 6:30 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend this workshop. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule\, but you can also just drop-in.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is virtual\, via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. If you already have a Sinneave 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 hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Using Electronic Communication – September 10\, 2025 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\nClick on the\, “Choose session” button\, and then press Confirm.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nCedric Nicholson is a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation where he is passionate about empowering others to set meaningful goals\, create effective plans\, and take purposeful steps toward personal growth and self-improvement. He is a certified professional life coach with over 20 years of experience mentoring\, coaching\, and supporting individuals in the developmental disability field.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning hub\, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-strategies-for-using-electronic-communication/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
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SUMMARY:Phrased & Confused: All about idioms and confusing phrases
DESCRIPTION:Idioms or confusing phrases are commonly used expressions that have a non-literal meaning\, which can often only be understood by using contextual information. People use idioms all the time in everyday conversation\, but the literal meaning of the words is almost never the intended meaning. For Autistic individuals who find good communication challenging at the best of times\, these phrases can leave you feeling very confused. \n\n\n\nThe good news is we can help! In this fun and engaging workshop\, participants will learn how to identify and understand some common idiomatic expressions\, giving them tools to be better able to predict the meanings of these confusing phrases. \n\n\n\nEven if it’s raining cats and dogs\, plan to attend. It will be a piece of cake and you’ll laugh your head off! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 11\, 20255:00 – 6:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Avenue NW) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no cost for this workshop and advance registration is not required. We encourage you to bring a friend and just show up. If you have any questions\, please contact us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call us at 403 210-5000. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:  \n\n\n\nSherry Taylor has more than 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit industry. She is the EmploymentWorks Program Coordinator at The Sinneave Family Foundation and is passionate about developing engaging content and curriculum that educates and makes learning fun for Autistic youth and adults.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/phrased-confused-all-about-idioms-and-confusing-phrases-2/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements and Keeping Your Cool
DESCRIPTION:Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this workshop\, 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. \n\n\n\nThis is one of several workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 18\, 20255:30 – 7:00 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute  changes to the schedule\, but you can also just drop-in. Attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is virtual\, via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. If you already have a Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s free and easy! Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow the instructions on the log-in screen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nSelect the “Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements – September 18\, 2025” course and enroll.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects\,  please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: The Art of Non-verbal Communication
DESCRIPTION:Much of our everyday communication involves non-verbal body language and unwritten social rules. Many Autistic or neurodivergent people find it challenging to navigate social situations because they have a hard time interpreting various forms of non-verbal communication. But these skills can be learned! \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nDevelop a strong foundation in understanding non-verbal cues in shared communication\n\n\n\nDiscuss strategies for understanding non-verbal cues\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 23\, 20255:00 – 6:30 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThis session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule\, but you can also just drop-in. Attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is virtual\, via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. If you already have a Sinneave 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 hub and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Social Communication Workshop: The Art of Non-verbal Communication – September 23\, 2025 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\nClick on the\, “Choose session” button\, and then press Confirm.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\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 any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning hub\, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-the-art-of-non-verbal-communication-3/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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