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Microsoft Office 101 – Learn the Basic Functions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWe 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 […]
Autism & Women: Discussing how Diagnosis & Differences Make us Distinctive
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWe 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 […]
Autistic & Awesome: Celebrating the positives!
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWhen we read or search about autism, one thing we likely notice is that a lot of the information focuses on terms that have a negative connotation. Words like "inflexible," "rigid," or "lack of.” But we know that the medical model and definition of autism doesn’t tell the whole story and we are passionate about […]
CANCELLED THIS WEEK – Women & Autism: An Exploration Session designed especially for women
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCANCELLED - Due to unexpected circumstances this week's Women & Autism session is cancelled. Please refer to our Events Calendar for next dates. 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 tells […]
The Art of Parenting…with Autism (or, the art of being an autistic parent) – Part 1
Zoom meeting via Sinneave ConnectsParenting is fraught with joys and challenges on even the best days. But when you're an autistic parent, these things can be amplified. This new Exploration Session designed especially for parents covers the spectrum in two parts. It is for parents who are autistic and also, it is for parents of both autistic and non-autistic […]
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 […]
When Actions Speak: Strategies for interpreting non-verbal communication
The Ability Hub Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEvery day we communicate with our family, friends, colleagues and even strangers, but only a small percentage of what we communicate during each of these conversations is verbal. Research shows that the vast majority of what we convey through our interactions with others is in the form of nonverbal communication. Behaviours like body movements and […]