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Social Communication Workshop 2 – Strategies for Entering Conversations
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOur Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! Join us to learn Strategies for Entering Conversations! Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects Starting a conversation with someone new or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be […]
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Interpreting body language and reading social cues
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaUp to 90% of our communication is non-verbal. For people who struggle to read social cues and interpret body language, this statistic can be daunting. How can you communicate well if you have a hard time understanding non-verbal communication? If you find interpreting body language and visual cues challenging, you don't have to be left […]
Social Communication Workshop 3 – Strategies for Exiting Conversations
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOur Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! Join us to learn Strategies for Exiting Conversations. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects How do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this session, we’ll […]
The Art of Parenting…with Autism
Zoom meeting via Sinneave ConnectsOur next Art of Parenting…with Autism group meets Thursday, April 25 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. online via Sinneave Connects. Each Art of Parenting session focuses on different aspects of parenting through the lens of being Autistic and/or parenting Autistic children. Through a short presentation, discussion and activities, participants will receive encouragement, support and practical […]
Social Communication Workshop 4 – Strategies for Managing Electronic Communication
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOur Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! Join us to learn Strategies for Managing Electronic Communication Tuesday, April 30, 2024 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects Technology is rapidly changing and advancing. While we embrace the good things it has to offer, […]
Women & Autism – May Women’s Group
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaYou’re invited to find community with our Women’s Group. In each meeting we provide timely information on topics that are important to Autistic women. These sessions are intended to provide a safe space for women to connect, ask questions, share stories, and enjoy valuable peer connection. In this particular session, we will discuss Autistic Joy and […]
The Joy of Cooking – Cooking Skills for Independent Living
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaIncrease your confidence in the kitchen with our Joy of Cooking: Cooking Skills for Independent Living class. Whether independent living is a short term goal and you’re planning to move out soon, or it’s a long-term goal for some time in the future – you can begin preparing for it now–starting in the kitchen! This […]
Social Communication Workshop 5 – Establishing Social Connections
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOur Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! Join us to learn 5 Pro-tips that will help you to establish social connections with people. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects Meeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. […]
Autism Housing Network of Alberta – May Event
Autism Edmonton office or Online 11720 Kingsway Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaYour pathway to housing starts here! Many Autistic adults want to live on their own--to have their own home and control who comes and goes. For many, living independently is appealing because it lets people manage their environment. But the path to independent living varies for each person. The steps required and the length of time […]
Social Communication Workshop 6 – Handling Disagreements Tactfully
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOur Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! Join us to learn all about Handling Disagreements tactfully. Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this session, we’ll […]