March 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
How do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this workshop, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways whether that’s through one-on-one or group conversations.
In this workshop, you will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- Discuss strategies for exiting conversations
- Recognize disinterest in communication
- Manage rejection & moving forward
- Set the stage for future engagements
Tuesday, March 10
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
There is no cost to attend this drop-in workshop
This workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.
About the Presenter:
Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 8 years. He strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro affirming framework and aspires to provide an inclusive space for all individuals.
If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help.
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March 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Starting a conversation with someone new or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this workshop, we will learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently whether that’s through one-on-one or group conversations.
In this workshop, you will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- Feel more comfortable and confident in your communication skills
- Explain what is required for good conversation
- Identify ways to find a good conversation partner and show you’re interested in talking
- Practice strategies for starting and continuing conversations
- Prepare a list of future conversation topics
- Practice troubleshooting communication experiences
Tuesday, March 3
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
There is no cost to attend this drop-in workshop
This workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.
About the Presenter:
Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 8 years. He strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro affirming framework and aspires to provide an inclusive space for all individuals.
If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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March 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Applications for the March – April 2026 Executive Functioning (EF) Skills Group are now open. This group will run virtually for 6 weeks, starting Wednesday, March 4 through Wednesday, April 8. To participate in this Skills Group, you must apply through Sinneave Connects and be accepted into the group.
For more details on Skills Groups and to see if they are a good fit for you, please click here.
To apply, click on the button that says, “Skills Group: Q1 Executive Functioning 2026 – Expressing Interest.”
To help you navigate the application process, we have prepared a visual guide that you can follow to successfully submit an application. (Please note that the visuals are examples of what the pages look like and the dates on the images may be different.)
Step One: Log into Sinneave Connects, you can access it by clicking on the button, “Sinneave Connects” on our homepage as indicated below.
Step Two: Once you have successfully logged in, click on the, “Skills Group: Executive Functioning 2026 – Expressing Interest” event and then click on the, “Enroll” button to access the application form.
Step Three: Click on the, “Next Step” button.
Step Four: Click on the, “Start” button.
Step Five: Click on the, “Start” button.
Last step: When you are finished completing the application form, press the, “Submit” button.
If you have questions or need support, email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help.
January 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Applications for the March – April 2026 Executive Functioning (EF) Skills Group are now open. This group will run virtually for 6 weeks, starting Wednesday, March 4 through Wednesday, April 8. To participate in this Skills Group, you must apply through Sinneave Connects and be accepted into the group.
For more information about our Skills Groups and to apply, please visit our website.
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February 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Much of our everyday communication involves non-verbal body language and unwritten social rules. Many Autistic or neurodivergent people find it challenging to navigate social situations because they have a hard time interpreting various forms of non-verbal communication.
Some forms of non-verbal communication can include facial expressions, posture, eye contact, or hand gestures. The good news is these skills can be learned!
In this session, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop a strong foundation in understanding non-verbal cues in shared communication
- Discuss strategies for understanding non-verbal cues
- Receive tips to improve your non-verbal communication skills
Tuesday, February 10
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
There is no cost to attend
This workshop is designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.
If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule.
This workshop is virtual, via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the Social Communication Workshop: The Art of Non-verbal Communication – February 10, 2026 course to access the virtual link.
- Click on the, “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.
About the Presenter:
Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 8 years. He strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro affirming framework and provides an inclusive space for all individuals.
If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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October 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Meeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session, we’ll share pro-tips and strategies you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships.
This session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Online via Sinneave Connects
There is no cost to attend this workshop. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule, but you can also just drop-in. This workshop is virtual, via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. Sinneave Connects is free, but you need to register for an account to use it.
If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the Social Communication Workshop: Pro-tips for Social Communication – October 21, 2025 course to access the virtual link.
- Click on the, “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.
About the Presenter:
Yonatan Tesfagiorgis is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation and has been working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals for over 8 years. He strives to offer skill building strategies using a neuro affirming framework and provides an inclusive space for all individuals.
If you have any questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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October 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
How do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this workshop, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways whether that’s through one-on-one or group conversations.
In this workshop, you will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- Discuss strategies for exiting conversations
- Recognizing disinterest in communication
- Managing rejection & moving forward
- Setting the stage for future engagements
This session is one of several drop-in workshops we offer that are designed to provide Autistic or neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication, providing information, tips, and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Online via Sinneave Connects
There is no cost to attend this workshop. If you register in advance you’ll be notified of any last minute changes to the schedule, but you can also just drop-in. This workshop is virtual, via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub.
If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the hub and follow these steps:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Exiting Conversations – October 15, 2025 course to access the virtual link.
- Click on the, “Choose session” button, and then press Confirm.
About the Presenter:
Cedric Nicholson is a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation where he is passionate about empowering others to set meaningful goals, create effective plans, and take purposeful steps toward personal growth and self-improvement. He is a certified professional life coach with over 20 years of experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting individuals in the developmental disability field.
If you have any questions about these workshops, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
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October 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Your entrepreneurial idea is strong and together we can make it unforgettable. Join us for our final neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop, SPEAK: Pitching and Value Proposition Workshop, which will explore how to communicate and pitch your entrepreneurial idea using clarity, structure, and storytelling. Furthermore, the workshop will teach you how to pitch with purpose, combining your lived experience, business model, and authentic voice.
Through the PIVOTS (Problem, Impact, Value, Outcome, Trajectory, and Story) framework – we will help you draft a pitch you want to deliver. In this workshop, you can expect guided prompts, scripts, visual tone cues, and ample feedback provided, leaving you with a pitch you believe in.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM
In-person at The Ability Hub (3820 24 Ave NW)
This workshop is free and registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. When you click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the log-in 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 the SPEAK: Pitching and Value Proposition Workshop – Registration event and follow the instructions.
About the Presenter
Raiyana Shams is the developer and facilitator of the Neuroinclusive Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has designed and led neuroinclusive entrepreneurship programming on campus and collaborates with community partners to make business education more accessible.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
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October 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
No business plan? No problem. Join us for our second neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop, PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving, which will teach you how to structure your venture with a business plan that actually works for your brain.
Whether you are just starting to develop a business idea or expanding your venture, this workshop gives you direction. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, receive one-on-one support, and guided reflection to make your business plan structured and reliable.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM
In-person at The Ability Hub (3820 24 Ave NW)
Interested in attending the final neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop? Join us for our final workshop, SPEAK, where we will pitch our ideas with confidence, learn how to move from information to persuasion, and show off our business ventures.
This workshop is free and registration is required via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. When you click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the log-in 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 the PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving Workshop – Registration event and follow the instructions.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
About the Presenter
Raiyana Shams is the developer and facilitator of the Neuroinclusive Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has designed and led neuroinclusive entrepreneurship programming on campus and collaborates with community partners to make business education more accessible.
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October 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Entrepreneurship starts in the mind. Join us as we launch the first neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop, THINK: Executive Functioning and Ideation, which will explore how executive functioning powers planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving.
Through the CAR (Creative, Analytical, and Reflective) problem-solving framework, we will understand the link between executive functioning and entrepreneurship, applying hands-on strategies to real life scenarios. Some of these strategies will include practical tools, visual prompts, and low-pressure collaboration designed for neurodivergent thinkers.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM
In-person at The Ability Hub (3820 24 Ave NW)
Interested in attending the other two neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshops? Join us for our second workshop, PROVE on October 16, where we will learn business planning essentials, and our final workshop, SPEAK on October 23, where we will pitch our ideas with confidence.
This workshop is free and registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. When you click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the log-in 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 the THINK: Executive Functioning & Ideation Workshop – Registration event and follow the instructions.
About the Presenter
Raiyana Shams is the developer and facilitator of the Neuroinclusive Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has designed and led neuroinclusive entrepreneurship programming on campus and collaborates with community partners to make business education more accessible.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!