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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\nParticipants will have an opportunity to understand why miscommunication happens and feel more confident navigating it. We’ll explore topics like: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is really happening when we communicate\n\n\n\nCommon reasons for miscommunication\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\nThursday\, February 55:30 – 7:00 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 opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information\, tips\, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nKristen Coglon is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation\, with more than 10 years working in the Human Services field. Her experiences have been working with individuals across the lifespan\, and she has gained valuable skills and knowledge that contribute to her daily work. Kristen is a passionate and empathetic person who is happy to be a listening ear\, supportive coach and an advocate for Autistic and neurodivergent adults.  \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-communication-and-miscommunication/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Self-advocacy Workshop: Finding Your Voice
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 have the opportunity to practice everything you have learned to date. When you have an understanding of what’s important to you\, you can communicate clearly\, set boundaries\, and confidently make decisions that align with your beliefs and goals.  \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 5\, 20266:45 – 7:45 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThis free\, virtual workshop is hosted on Sinneave Connects\, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE\, but you must register an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf 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: \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 Self-advocacy Workshop: Finding Your Voice – Feb. 5 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is one of three drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently. Each workshop covers different aspects of self-advocating and provides information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nAs these sessions build on each other\, attending all three is recommended\, but not required. \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’re here to help!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/self-advocacy-workshop-finding-your-voice/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Sinneave Connects
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Understanding Communication Beyond Words
DESCRIPTION:Much of our everyday communication involves the use of non-verbal cues. Non-verbal cues can include things like facial expressions\, posture\, eye contact\, hand gestures\, as well as tone of voice. These cues are often used to emphasize a particular point that the communicator is trying to make. They may also be used to change the meaning of the words being spoken (e.g.\, sarcasm). \n\n\n\nIt is often assumed that everyone knows what non-verbal cues are and what they mean\, but not everyone uses or understands them. Thankfully\, they can be explored\, practiced\, and adapted in ways that support everyone’s understanding.   \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nDevelop greater understanding of non-verbal cues and how they impact shared communication.\n\n\n\nDiscuss strategies for noticing\, interpreting\, and responding to non-verbal cues.\n\n\n\nReceive tips to support effective non-verbal communication across different social situations.\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 105:30 – 7:00 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects There is no cost to attend  \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 to common day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nIf you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule. \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 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: Understanding Communication Beyond Words – February 10\, 2026 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 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-the-art-of-non-verbal-communication-4/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements
DESCRIPTION:Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this workshop\, we will talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you are in the middle of a disagreement\, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the impact that disagreements can have on communication\n\n\n\nDiscuss how arguments may affect how others perceive you (e.g.\, your reputation) \n\n\n\nIdentify strategies to assist in resolving disagreements\n\n\n\nPractice what you have learned through roleplay \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 175:30 – 7:00 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects There is no cost to attend  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information\, tips\, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nIf you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule. \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 – February 17\, 2026” course and enroll.\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-handling-disagreements/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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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?  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, 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\, February 245:30 – 7:00 pmOnline via Sinneave Connects There is no cost to attend  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information\, tips\, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nIf you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule. \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: Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Communication – February 24\, 2026” course and enroll.\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/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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