Skills Groups are skill development workshops that are facilitated by two Sinneave staff members (one is an Autistic self-advocate). We are currently running two Skills Groups: Executive Functioning (EF) and Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT). In each 90-minute workshop, participants learn a variety of strategies that are foundational to success in various aspects of daily life. They are then given opportunities to practice the strategies with the support of the facilitators and other group members. Skills Group sessions happen once a week for a number of weeks.

EmploymentWorks is a proven program that offers employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on experience to autistic adults and persons with disabilities. The program is designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, and are willing to develop and practice the skills needed to support employment success. The program is currently offered in two formats: In-Person and Online.

Launch + Skills is an individualized skills coaching program designed to help autistic individuals who are ready to pursue goals in employment, education, or living independently in the community. Whether you are a teenager transitioning to adulthood, or you are already an adult, Launch + Skills was developed as an intensive program to help you learn the skills you need to achieve your goals. This program is for those who are unlikely to be eligible for adult program funding through Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD; Government of Alberta).

If you are looking for a housing solution in the next year, Sinneave’s Housing Specialist is knowledgeable and available to assist you with your housing and supports next steps by providing information and navigating you to services and other related supports.