June 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Many Autistics describe having difficulty understanding and articulating the emotions they are feeling as well as interpreting the non-verbal gestures and clues of others while in conversation.
In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn to understand and interpret basic body language, which will help with social and communication skills.
Together, participants will explore some of the most important nonverbal clues, learn how to “read” the actions and reactions of others, and adjust their own body language to appear more positive, engaging and approachable.
Tuesday, June 9
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
To register:
Click the button that says, Sinneave Connects to access registration through our online hub. If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s free and easy. Just follow the instructions on the log-in page.
About the presenter:
Sherry Taylor has more than 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She is the Coordinator of Sinneave’s EmploymentWorks program as well as an employment coach and workshop facilitator extraordinaire! She is passionate about developing curriculum and content that engages, entertains and educates.
Neurodiversity Acknowledgement
We honour neurodiversity and strive to create environments that value the many ways people think, learn, and communicate. Our programs, services, and activities are designed to be neuroaffirming, accessible, and guided by the input from the people we serve. Read the full neurodiversity acknowledgement on our website.
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November 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
If interpreting non-verbal social cues and body language is challenging for you, we can help! In this fun and engaging workshop, participants will use “Body Language Decoder Cards” to help learn, understand, and interpret basic body language and social cues.
For context, it’s thought that up to 90% of communication is non-verbal in nature. Body language, facial expressions, and unwritten social rules can be difficult to interpret for many Autistic and neurodivergent people, leaving them feeling disconnected in social settings.
You’re invited to start building a foundation for better communication with this workshop.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
As this workshop is interactive and involves practicing the strategies learned, participation is in-person only at this time. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required as space is limited.
To register:
Click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the login page. If you already have an account, just log in as usual.
If you don’t have an account, it’s free and easy to set up.
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose Tips & Strategies for interpreting non-verbal cues – Registration and follow the instructions.
About the Presenter:
Sherry Taylor has over 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit industry. She currently is the Program Coordinator with the EmploymentWorks (EW) program at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She started working with the EW virtual program and made the transition to the in-person program continuously developing curriculum and content for Autistic youth, adults, and persons with disabilities, and professionals.
If you have any questions, please email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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May 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
If interpreting non-verbal social cues and body language is challenging for you, we can help! In this fun and engaging workshop participants will use “Body Language Decoder Cards” to help learn, understand and interpret basic body language and social cues.
For context, it’s thought that up to 90% of communication is non-verbal in nature. Body language, facial expressions and unwritten social rules can be difficult to interpret for many Autistic and neurodivergent people, leaving them feeling disconnected in social settings.
You’re invited to start building a foundation for better communication here.
Thursday, May 22
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
*As this workshop is interactive and involves practicing the strategies learned, we are limiting participation to in-person only at this time.
There is no cost to attend and advance registration is not required. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a fun and productive hour.
About the presenter:
Sherry Taylor has more than 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She is the Coordinator of Sinneave’s EmploymentWorks program as well as an employment coach and workshop facilitator extraordinaire! She is passionate about developing curriculum and content that engages, entertains and educates.
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April 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Pick a user name
- Pick a password
- Select “Register”
- Choose “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” and enroll.
About the Presenter: Sherry Taylor has over 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit industry. She currently is the Program Coordinator with the EmploymentWorks program at Sinneave. She started working with the EW Online program and made the transition to the in-person program continuously developing curriculum and content for Autistic youth, adults, and persons with disabilities, and professionals. If you have any questions about this session, please contact us by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or calling 403 210-5000. P.S. Did you know there’s a quick access button to Sinneave Connects in the upper right corner of our Homepage.
