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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Understanding Communication Beyond Words
DESCRIPTION:Much of our everyday communication involves the use of non-spoken cues and unwritten social rules. Non-spoken cues can include things like facial expressions\, posture\, eye contact\, hand gestures\, and tone of voice.  \n\n\n\nThese are often used to emphasize a particular point that the communicator is trying to make. They may also be used to change the meaning of the words being spoken. For example\, using sarcasm. \n\n\n\nNot everyone uses or understand these cues or rules\, yet it is often assumed that everyone knows what they are and what they mean. Thankfully\, they can be explored\, practiced\, and adapted in ways that support everyone’s understanding.  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nDevelop greater understanding of non-spoken cues and how they impact shared communication.\n\n\n\nDiscuss strategies for noticing\, interpreting\, and responding to non-spoken cues.\n\n\n\nReceive tips to support effective non-spoken communication across different social situations.\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 266:00 – 7:30 p.m.In-person @ The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW)There is no cost to attend  \n\n\n\nOur Social Communication workshops are designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice a variety of social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Participants will be provided with information\, tips\, and strategies that they can choose to apply in common day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is not required\, however\, if you want to sign up\, our team can contact you in the event of any last minute changes or cancellations. Click the button that says “Sinneave Connects” to enroll in the course. \n\n\n\nIf you have not created a free Sinneave Connects account yet\, you will need to do that. Just follow the prompts on the sign-in page. \n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nKristen Coglon is a Life Skills Coach at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has been working with Sinneave for more than 4 years and has had a career in the Human Services field for over 10 years. Her experiences have been working with individuals across the lifespan\, and she has gained valuable skills and knowledge that contribute to her daily work. Kristen is a passionate and empathetic person who is happy to be a listening ear\, supportive coach and an advocate for Autistic and neurodivergent adults.  \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-understanding-communication-beyond-words/
LOCATION:Online via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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