Drop-in Social Communication Workshop – Strategies for entering conversations
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 new skills, […]
Drop-in Employment Support – Interview Preparation
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 […]
“Phrased & Confused” – an exploration session all about idioms and expressions that are confusing
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaIf you thought your task would be a "piece of cake," but now you've "bitten off more than you can chew" and want to "call it a day" we would understand if you were perplexed. Phrases of Confusion (also known as idioms) are multi-word expressions that have non-literal meanings, which can often only be figured […]
Get Ready for your Summer Job – 4-part Series (Session 1)
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWelcome to our Summer Job Series! This 4-part series is designed especially for autistic and neurodivergent students who are thinking about looking for a summer job and want to develop the pre-employment skills necessary to be successful. Participants will gain a better understanding of their individual strengths and skills and how they can use these […]
Drop-in Social Communication Workshop – Strategies for Exiting Conversations
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 new skills, receive […]
Drop-in Employment Support – Job Search Strategies
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 […]
Women’s Group
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWe 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 us that number is actually closer to 2:1. Many women do not receive a diagnosis well into adulthood because the stereotypes associated with […]
Get Ready for your Summer Job – 4-part Series (Session 2)
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWelcome to our Summer Job Series! This 4-part series is designed especially for autistic and neurodivergent students who are thinking about looking for a summer job and want to develop the pre-employment skills necessary to be successful. Participants will gain a better understanding of their individual strengths and skills and how they can use these […]
April – May Skills Groups: Executive Functioning (Week 1)
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDo you struggle with unexpected changes? Do you have trouble getting started on tasks? Or maybe you have trouble stopping things you like to do when it’s time to do something you don’t like to do? Have you ever avoided an experience or a person because of anxiety? How about when you have a great […]
Drop-in Social Communication Workshop – 5 Pro-tips for developing successful relationships
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 new skills, […]