Do you want to find a job, but don’t know where or how to start? Our Drop-in Employment Support Sessions run weekly on Wednesdays from February 8 – May 17. Each week, we’ll help you tackle the various aspects of the job search journey, from career exploration and resume building to practicing interview skills and talking about disclosure. Check out the calendar for dates and topics.
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Autism Learning Series for Educators (Session 3)
Autism Learning Series for Educators (Session 3)
Back by popular demand, we are pleased to offer a 3-part, virtual Autism Learning Series for Educators, in partnership with Calgary Regional Consortium. There is no cost for this series which will provide teachers, educational assistants, guidance counsellors and anyone who works with autistic students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of autism and neurodiversity, learn about and discuss realistic and attainable strategies to support these students in the classroom, and shine a spotlight on the potential these students bring to learning environments that highlight ability over deficit.
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Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 2)
Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 2)
Self-advocates and individuals who identify as autistic are invited to attend this six-week Skills Group focused on Executive Functioning (EF). We will discuss and practice skills including: Cognitive Flexibility, Getting Started, Staying Present, Bringing your Anxiety along for the Ride, and Organization/Planning.
Communication Workshop – Strategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join conversations
Communication Workshop – Strategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join conversations
We know that starting a conversation or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this session, we’ll learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently.
Get to Know Sinneave! A presentation hosted by Autism Society Alberta
Get to Know Sinneave! A presentation hosted by Autism Society Alberta
Do you wonder what The Sinneave Family Foundation is all about and what we do?
Allow us to introduce ourselves.
On Tuesday, January 31, we're giving a little presentation to Autism Society Alberta's network of Family Resource Centres. You can register for this FREE, virtual, 1-hour presentation and get to know us a little better. The registration link is in the event description.
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Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 2
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 2
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that uses mindfulness and other strategies and experiences to reduce the impact of difficult or unpleasant thoughts and feelings. The goal of ACT is to help you learn through experience how to strengthen your mind and create psychological flexibility.
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Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 3)
Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 3)
Self-advocates and individuals who identify as autistic are invited to attend this six-week Skills Group focused on Executive Functioning (EF). We will discuss and practice skills including: Cognitive Flexibility, Getting Started, Staying Present, Bringing your Anxiety along for the Ride, and Organization/Planning.
Communication Workshop – Strategies for Exiting Conversations: easy ways to end or leave a conversation
Communication Workshop – Strategies for Exiting Conversations: easy ways to end or leave a conversation
How do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this session, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways.
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Drop-in Employment Support – Career Exploration
Drop-in Employment Support – Career Exploration
We 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.
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 3
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 3
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that uses mindfulness and other strategies and experiences to reduce the impact of difficult or unpleasant thoughts and feelings. The goal of ACT is to help you learn through experience how to strengthen your mind and create psychological flexibility.
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Communication Workshop – Establishing Social Connections: 5 Pro-tips for successful social relationships
Communication Workshop – Establishing Social Connections: 5 Pro-tips for successful social relationships
Meeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session, we’ll share 5 tips you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships.
Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 4)
Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 4)
Self-advocates and individuals who identify as autistic are invited to attend this six-week Skills Group focused on Executive Functioning (EF). We will discuss and practice skills including: Cognitive Flexibility, Getting Started, Staying Present, Bringing your Anxiety along for the Ride, and Organization/Planning.
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Drop-in Employment Support – Résumé Building
Drop-in Employment Support – Résumé Building
We 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.
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 4
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 4
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that uses mindfulness and other strategies and experiences to reduce the impact of difficult or unpleasant thoughts and feelings. The goal of ACT is to help you learn through experience how to strengthen your mind and create psychological flexibility
Join the Fun! Board Games with Autism Awareness Club UCalgary
Join the Fun! Board Games with Autism Awareness Club UCalgary
The 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 […]
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Microsoft Office 101 – Learn the Basic Functions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel
Microsoft Office 101 – Learn the Basic Functions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel
We live in a digital age. More and more, we need basic computer knowledge and skills in order to be successful in life, especially in the areas of education and employment. At Sinneave, we are passionate about removing barriers so that autistic youth and adults can thrive in their every day lives. Providing practical strategies […]
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Communication Workshop – Conversation 101: How to discover what you have in common with others
Communication Workshop – Conversation 101: How to discover what you have in common with others
Do you find small talk challenging? Do you sometimes find it difficult to connect with people and find common things to talk about? In this session, we’ll cover the basics of conversation and offer tips and strategies to assist you in finding common ground and talking points with others.
Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 5)
Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 5)
Self-advocates and individuals who identify as autistic are invited to attend this six-week Skills Group focused on Executive Functioning (EF). We will discuss and practice skills including: Cognitive Flexibility, Getting Started, Staying Present, Bringing your Anxiety along for the Ride, and Organization/Planning.
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Drop-in Employment Support – Cover Letter Writing
Drop-in Employment Support – Cover Letter Writing
We 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.
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 5
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 5
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that uses mindfulness and other strategies and experiences to reduce the impact of difficult or unpleasant thoughts and feelings. The goal of ACT is to help you learn through experience how to strengthen your mind and create psychological flexibility.
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Autism & Women: Discussing how Diagnosis & Differences Make us Distinctive
Autism & Women: Discussing how Diagnosis & Differences Make us Distinctive
We are pleased to offer our first Exploration Session designed especially for women! Autism & Women: Discussing how Diagnosis & Differences Make us Distinctive. 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 […]
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Spectrum of Love – Love comes in many forms
Spectrum of Love – Love comes in many forms
An 18+ mixer celebrating that love comes in many forms, relationships and connections.
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Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 6)
Skills Group: Executive Functioning (Week 6)
Self-advocates and individuals who identify as autistic are invited to attend this six-week Skills Group focused on Executive Functioning (EF). We will discuss and practice skills including: Cognitive Flexibility, Getting Started, Staying Present, Bringing your Anxiety along for the Ride, and Organization/Planning.
Communication Workshop – Handling Disagreements: Top tips for keeping your cool
Communication Workshop – Handling Disagreements: Top tips for keeping your cool
Do you get frustrated when someone disagrees with you? Do you find it difficult to stay calm and composed? In this session, we’ll talk about conflict and share the top tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement and strategies to help you work through it.
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Drop-in Employment Support – Interview Preparation
Drop-in Employment Support – Interview Preparation
We 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.
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 6
Skills Group: Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) – Week 6
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that uses mindfulness and other strategies and experiences to reduce the impact of difficult or unpleasant thoughts and feelings. The goal of ACT is to help you learn through experience how to strengthen your mind and create psychological flexibility.
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Goal Setting: Learn how to set meaningful and realistic goals
Goal Setting: Learn how to set meaningful and realistic goals
Do you have plans and dreams for your future, but aren't sure of how to make them a reality? Do you want to set meaningful goals for your life, but don't know where to start? Then this Exploration Session may be just what you need. Learn how to create meaningful and realistic goals and then […]
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