Sinneave Resources

These resources have been developed by The Sinneave Family Foundation through our work, and are based on our learnings about transition planning and skill development for autistic and neurodivergent youth and adults. They are intended to be shared as open resources to support autistic and neurodivergent people, their families and caregivers, and they may be of interest to educators, service providers, and other support agencies in the community.

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Guide
April 25, 2024

Guide to Neuroaffirming Language

This document provides current general practices and a lens into how to respectfully communicate about autism and neurodivergence in written documents, information shared online, in presentations, as well as when communicating in person. 

Guide
December 01, 2023

Thinking About Moving Guide

The Thinking About Moving Guide shares some of Sinneave’s key learnings about things to think about when planning a move.

Article
March 10, 2023

Six Principles

The Sinneave Family Foundation, in collaboration with a team of autistic self-advocates, developed Six Principles to inspire greater understanding and acceptance of the natural differences between people, and provide easy-to-implement actions that enhance inclusion for everyone.

Guide
January 24, 2022

Communications Guide

Our Communications Guide was commissioned by Autistic experts to offer succinct and actionable ideas and strategies to employ in our work, and to share.

Article
July 22, 2021

Policy Snapshot: Neurodiversity and Post-Secondary Education

View Sinneave's Policy Snapshot focused on neurodiversity and post-secondary education.

Guide
July 20, 2021

Employer Resource Quick Guide

This resource highlights key phases of the employment lifecycle extracted from the Success in the Workplace: Employer Toolkit.

Guide
February 06, 2021

Launch into Life! QuickStart Planning Tool

This tool will help you think about life after high school and how to prepare for life as an adult. Available in both English and French.

Video
July 28, 2020

Building an Inclusive Workforce - Radio Interview with Corey Walker

Corey Walker, was interviewed about his work in creating an employer resource that would support the creation of more inclusive work environments for autistic individuals.

Article
February 05, 2019

Policy Snapshot: Neurodiversity and Employment

View Sinneave's Policy Snapshot focused on neurodiversity and employment.

Article
February 01, 2019

Policy Snapshot: Neurodiversity and Housing

View Sinneave's Policy Snapshot focused on neurodiversity and housing.

Guide
February 19, 2018

Worktopia Parent Guide

The Parent Guide© has been developed by The Sinneave Family Foundation as part of the Worktopia Project to support youth and their families as they prepare and plan for employment.

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