December 2019
Guardianship and Trusteeship: The Legal and Financial Aspects of Transitioning to Adulthood
Workshop Description: The transition from children’s services to adult services can be an exciting time in a young adult’s life, but it can also be a time of uncertainty and challenge for the family. Children’s Link Society and McMan Youth Family and Community Services have designed a workshop for parents to address some the main issues for families who have youth ages 16 and up and moving into the adult service system. Lorna Selig from Children’s Link will discuss the…
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Problem Behavior: Why Does It Happen and What to Do About It
Workshop Description: Have you wondered why someone uses problem behavior, even when they “know better”? What motivates someone to use problem behavior? In this workshop, participants will learn: a) the simple reasons why people use problem behavior, b) how to determine why someone you know uses problem behavior, and c) a variety of practical strategies to promote the use of more positive behavior. This workshop is aimed at all developmental levels and will be useful for family, as well as…
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Navigating the Social Network Super Highway
Workshop Description: Navigating the Social Network Super Highway (Original title: Putting Yourself Out There! How to help grow social networks and find your tribe) Having social networks is part of who we are as human beings. They play a significant role in most areas of our daily life. For adolescents and adults with autism, creating and maintaining meaningful social connections can often feel difficult, confusing, and overwhelming. This presentation will focus on the importance of developing and maintaining connections throughout…
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Time To Get Up And Go To Work! Strategies to increase employment readiness
Workshop Description: In this presentation, participants will learn about the basic steps to gain and maintain successful employment. Beginning with pre-employment skills such as exploring interests, resume writing, and job searching, through to interview skills and other self-advocacy skills (e.g., seeking supports, disclosure), participants will learn about a variety of strategies to help individuals with autism be successful in the workforce. Presenter Bios: Dr. Shane Lynch (Special Education) is a Registered Psychologist and the Director of Professional Practice and Evaluation…
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May 2020
Virtual Workshop: Learning Across the Lifespan: How to build learning opportunities into every day activities
Update (April 15th): This workshop will be made available FREE and LIVE ONLINE via CES Webinar. Please visit link below to register your virtual seat! https://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=online Workshop Description: In this presentation, Dr. Velasquez will describe how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be used to enhance learning for all individuals throughout their lives. She will dispel common myths about ABA and discuss how ABA practice can be modified to meet the needs of individuals with autism and other neuro-diversities. She…
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Virtual Workshop: Taming Anxiety Gremlins: Avoiding anxiety traps while promoting resilience
Please Note: This workshop is 'virtual', and will be made available FREE and LIVE ONLINE via CES Webinar. Please visit link below to register your virtual seat! https://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=online Workshop Overview: Taming Anxiety Gremlins: Avoiding anxiety traps while promoting resilience Anxiety is at epidemic levels among children, teens, and adults. Individuals with ASD also have a high risk of developing anxiety. In this workshop, participants will learn about the nature of anxiety and how traditional ways of offering help…
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Excel Campus Prep (Postponed) – Stay Tuned for Details!
Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 situation, a number of changes have been made to the delivery of Sinneave programs and services (click here for details), and all staff are working remotely to the extent possible. The Excel Campus Prep program has typically been offered in a group, face-to-face format and staff are currently exploring alternate program delivery options, such as a series of short modules that can be watched online. For additional information, or support to help you prepare…
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Excel Campus Prep (Postponed) – Stay Tuned for Details!
Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 situation, a number of changes have been made to the delivery of Sinneave programs and services (click here for details), and all staff are working remotely to the extent possible. The Excel Campus Prep program has typically been offered in a group, face-to-face format and staff are currently exploring alternate program delivery options such as a series of short modules that can be watched online. For additional information, or support to help you prepare…
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Thinking About Thinking: How to build stronger executive functioning skills to achieve your goals
Workshop Description: This workshop will provide a brief overview of the key areas of executive functioning (that is, thinking skills). Participants will learn a variety of strategies to help strengthen their own or other's thinking as well as supports to overcome barriers to executive functioning. Presenters: Shane Lynch and Sue Larke Dr. Shane Lynch is the Director of Professional Practice and Evaluation at The Sinneave Family Foundation. He is a behavioral psychologist specializing in autism, positive behavior supports and self-determination.…
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