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Social Communication Workshop 4 – Strategies for Managing Electronic Communication
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOur Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! Join us to learn Strategies for Managing Electronic Communication Tuesday, April 30, 2024 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects Technology is rapidly changing and advancing. While we embrace the good things it has to offer, […]
Social Communication Workshop 3 – Strategies for Exiting Conversations
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOur Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! Join us to learn Strategies for Exiting Conversations. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects How do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this session, we’ll […]
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Interpreting body language and reading social cues
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaUp to 90% of our communication is non-verbal. For people who struggle to read social cues and interpret body language, this statistic can be daunting. How can you communicate well if you have a hard time understanding non-verbal communication? If you find interpreting body language and visual cues challenging, you don't have to be left […]
Social Communication Workshop 2 – Strategies for Entering Conversations
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOur Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! Join us to learn Strategies for Entering Conversations! Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects Starting a conversation with someone new or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be […]
Social Communication Workshop 1 – The Art of Non-verbal Communication
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOur Drop-in Social Communication workshops are back! Join us for The Art of Non-Verbal Communication Tuesday, April 9, 2024 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) or Online via Sinneave Connects Much of our everyday communication involves non-verbal body language and unwritten social rules. Many autistic and neurodivergent […]
Women & Autism – April Women’s Group
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaYou're invited to find community with our Women's Group. In each meeting we provide timely information on topics that are important to Autistic women. These sessions are intended to provide a safe space for women to connect, ask questions, share stories, and enjoy valuable peer connection. In this particular session, we will discuss various aspects […]
Celebrating Autism during Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWe're kicking off Neurodiversity Celebration Week with a celebration of all things Autism and you're invited! When we read or search about Autism online, one thing we notice is that a lot of the information uses negative-based and disability-focused language. Words like "inflexible", "rigid", "lack of" and "difficulty "are commonly found alongside the definitions of […]
Autism & Women – March Women’s Group
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaJust in time for International Women's Day! You’re invited to join in our March Women’s Group Thursday, March 7, 2024 In each Women’s Group, we provide timely information on topics that are important to Autistic women. These sessions are intended to provide a safe space for women to connect, ask questions, share stories, and enjoy valuable […]
Drop-in Workshop – Handling Disagreements in communication: Tips for keeping your cool
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, March 5, 2024 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. […]
Preparing for Independent Living: Virtual Panel Discussion
Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online 300, 3820 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe Autism Housing Network of Alberta (AHNA) have assembled a panel of autistic individuals and parents of autistics to help guide a virtual discussion on Preparing for Independent Living. You're invited to join in Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. In-person in Edmonton and Calgary or online throughout the rest of the province. Whether independent […]