Healthy Boundaries in Relationships (A PEERS® Presentation)
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaTogether with The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Social Skills (also known as PEERS®), we are pleased to be hosting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships, a presentation focused on friendships and dating, designed specifically for autistic individuals. Join us for this free, 90-minute presentation Thursday, March 16 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at The […]
Drop-in Employment Support – Career Exploration
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWe are delighted to introduce Employment Drop-in Sessions for 2023. Designed specifically for Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, these sessions aim to provide a space for learning and practicing essential pre-employment skills on an as-needed basis. Each week, our skilled Employment Program Facilitators will dive into a different aspect of the job-search journey providing attendees a […]
Microsoft Office 101: Learn the basics!
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAt Sinneave, we are passionate about providing practical strategies and tools for skill-building so autistic & neurodiverse youth and adults can thrive in their everyday lives. In this session, we’ll introduce participants to the Microsoft Office suite of tools with the primary focus on Word, PowerPoint and Excel, the three most used tools for daily […]
Drop-in Employment Support – Résumé Building
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWe are delighted to introduce Employment Drop-in Sessions for 2023. Designed specifically for Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, these sessions aim to provide a space for learning and practicing essential pre-employment skills on an as-needed basis. Each week, our skilled Employment Program Facilitators will dive into a different aspect of the job-search journey providing attendees a […]
Join the Fun! Board Games with Autism Awareness Club UCalgary
Child Development Centre 3820 24 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary (AACUC) is hosting Board Game evenings through the Winter semester! If you enjoy playing a variety of board games and hanging out with peers, you are invited to join the fun. You don't have to be a U of C student to participate, but attendees are asked […]
CANCELLED THIS WEEK – Women & Autism: An Exploration Session designed especially for women
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCANCELLED - Due to unexpected circumstances this week's Women & Autism session is cancelled. Please refer to our Events Calendar for next dates. We know that historically and still today, autistic women continue to be under- and mis-diagnosed. While it was originally thought the ratio of autistic males to females was 4:1, research now tells […]
Save the Date! World Autism Acceptance Day
Calgary Stampede Youth Campus 1302 6 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAutism Asperger’s Friendship Society and Autism Calgary are joining forces to host another fun-filled, family friendly event at the Calgary Stampede Youth Campus (1302 6th Street SE) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Watch our social media channels for more details coming soon. In the meantime, if you’re able to volunteer for this event, your […]
Drop-in Social Communication Workshops – Non-verbal Communication Strategies
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada"Work on Your Social Communication" workshops are back! These workshops are 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 on connecting and thriving in social situations. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice […]
Drop-in Employment Support – Cover Letter Writing
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWe are delighted to introduce Employment Drop-in Sessions for 2023. Designed specifically for Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, these sessions aim to provide a space for learning and practicing essential pre-employment skills on an as-needed basis. Each week, our skilled Employment Program Facilitators will dive into a different aspect of the job-search journey providing attendees a […]
The Art of Parenting…with Autism (or, the art of being an autistic parent) – Part 1
Zoom meeting via Sinneave ConnectsParenting is fraught with joys and challenges on even the best days. But when you're an autistic parent, these things can be amplified. This new Exploration Session designed especially for parents covers the spectrum in two parts. It is for parents who are autistic and also, it is for parents of both autistic and non-autistic […]