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Communication Workshop – Strategies for Exiting Conversations: easy ways to end or leave a conversation
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaHow 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.
Communication Workshop – Establishing Social Connections: 5 Pro-tips for successful social relationships
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeeting 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.
Communication Workshop – Conversation 101: How to discover what you have in common with others
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDo 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.
Communication Workshop – Handling Disagreements: Top tips for keeping your cool
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDo 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.
Actions Speak Louder than Words: learning to interpret body language and read social cues
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDid you know that up to 90% of communication is non-verbal? For people who find it challenging to read social cues, this can be a daunting statistic. How can you communicate with others if you have a hard time understanding and interpreting body language? For many autistics, understanding subtle social cues doesn't come naturally. But […]
Drop-in Workshop – Strategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join social conversations
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWe know that starting a conversation or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. Join us Tuesday, October 17 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. to learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently. This session is one of a series of six drop-in workshops designed […]
Drop-in Social Communication Workshop: Understanding Non-verbal Cues
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDo you find it challenging to know if people are interested and willing to talk with you? Do you have a hard time interpreting non verbal social cues? Join us Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. to learn about non-verbal communication and some of the visual cues and strategies you can use […]
Drop-in Social Communication Workshop: 5 Pro-tips for Successful Social Relationships
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. Join us Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. to learn 5 tips you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships. These social communication workshops are designed to provide autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and […]
Drop-in Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements – Top tips to help you stay calm
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDo you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? Join us Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. to talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it. […]
Drop-in Workshop – Strategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join a conversation
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWe know that starting a conversation or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. Join us Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. to learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently. This session is one of a series of six drop-in workshops […]