Events

Monthly Online Conversation Group

This is a monthly online conversation group for ASD adults, 18+ years old. Many autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an opportunity to explore & build common bonds. It is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Hosted by Julia Mitchell, ASD adult, empathetic listener & curious about autism & autistic…

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Are you feeling isolated or burned out? Are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? You are not alone! Join us! Topic: Communication With us and how our adult kids engage with others.

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Walk & Talk

Are you feeling isolated or burned out? Are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? You are not alone! Join us for a River Walk! Meet at Romer’s Burger Bar, 8683 Kerr St, Vancouver Topic : Communication With us and how our adult kids engage with others.  

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Are you feeling isolated or burned out? Are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? You are not alone! Join us! Topic: Nan Stevens reads excerpts from her book: Mothers’ gifts: Best practices for supporting children with exceptional needs Twenty stories of mothers navigating systemic barriers & biases.

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Walk & Talk

Are you feeling isolated or burned out? Are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? You are not alone! Join us for a Walk! Meet at the viewpoint at the entrance to the Bloedel Conservatory, 4600 Cambie, QE Park, Van, Vancouver Topic : Communication With us and how our adult kids engage with others.

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Are you feeling isolated or burned out? Are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? You are not alone! Join us! Topic: Strategies for re-setting unrealistic expectations & fostering self-esteem. Based on psychologist Sharon Saline’s  Blog on this subject

Free

 

Monthly Online Conversation Group

Different threads woven together can make a whole, strong cloth. A Monthly online conversation group for ASD adults, 18+ years old. Many autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. Hosted by Julia Mitchell, ASD adult, empathetic listener & curious about autism & autistic people. Bring…

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Walk & Talk

Are you feeling isolated or burned out? Are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? You are not alone! Join us for a Walk! Meet at Science World for Sea Wall walk. Topic: Strategies for re-setting unrealistic expectations & fostering self-esteem. Based on psychologist Sharon Saline’s  Blog on this subject

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Are you feeling isolated or burned out? Are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? You are not alone! Join us! Topic: All about self-care & relaxation, 35 minutes online Yoga to start...

Free

 

Life as an Independent Adult

A Collaborative Zoom Meeting on Preparing for Life as an Independent Adult Krystal Hussey, Support Link Program Coordinator, Aunt Leah’s Place, will share their programs & experience preparing youth as they “age out” from MCFD foster care: “For 30 years, Aunt Leah’s Place has been helping kids in foster care and young mothers by providing guidance, supported housing, job training and coaching on essential life skills…Support at this critical time can help these young people realize their potential while becoming…

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Walk & Talk

Are you feeling isolated or burned out? Are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Walk & talk on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2pm. Meet at the Shadbolt parking lot, Deer Lake, Burnaby. Topic: All about self-care & relaxation

Free

 

TAKING THE LEAP!

Finding Success in Further Education after High School About the Workshop The Sinneave Family Foundation is part of AIDE CANADA’S Prairie Hub: Connecting Canadians to credible, reliable, evidence-informed autism resources in their region. This is a national initiative led by the Pacific Autism Family Network, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. FREE EVENT! CLICK HERE To REGISTER In this presentation, participants will learn the key differences between high school and further education settings to help them succeed after…

 

Of Interest

Parent Social Group: Walk & Talk

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Does fall feel like the start of a new year for you? What is new for you & your family this season? To Walk & talk: Friday, Sept 30, 2022, 2pm, Sea Wall, meet at Science World;  

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Does fall feel like the start of a new year for you? What is new for you & your family this season? Talk on Zoom: Monday, Oct 3, 2022, 7:15pm

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Walk & Talk

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences?  Does fall feel like the start of a new year for you? What is new for you & your family this season? To Walk & talk: Monday, Oct 31, 2022, 10 am, meet Patterson Skytrain Station, Burnaby  

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? What is new for you & your family this season? Talk on Zoom: Monday, Nov 7, 7:15pm

Free

 

Event time is in Vancouver BC time.