Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Online: Monday, April 3, 7:15pm PT This month’s topic is an extension of last month’s - As our kids grow up, they may seem to need or want us less – how do we stay connected with them while helping to scaffold their growth? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.
A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic 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. Our host, Sara Leschasin, is a community support worker, a K-12 educator, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics…
Project Spectrum connecting people on the autism spectrum with software to develop 3D design skills and open the door into minds full of pictures. SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling and design tools in the world. While many architects, woodworkers, and interior designers traditionally use SketchUp, it has endless assets in the world of Graphic Design. SketchUp an ideal place to start for those who are interested in learning to use a 3D modeling program. Trimble is…
An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. To warm up: How was your Easter weekend? Topic: Being on the Spectrum can present social challenges -what are some techniques that you use to engage people and make friends? Please register to get the Zoom…
Project Spectrum connecting people on the autism spectrum with software to develop 3D design skills and open the door into minds full of pictures. SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling and design tools in the world. While many architects, woodworkers, and interior designers traditionally use SketchUp, it has endless assets in the world of Graphic Design. SketchUp an ideal place to start for those who are interested in learning to use a 3D modeling program. Trimble is…
Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: The King's Speech Watch the movie on Amazon Prime in advance of our discussion on the 27th. Britain's Prince Albert (Colin Firth) must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) hires Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An…
Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? This month we want to hear about the worries about your grown-up child that keep you awake at night. Can you effectively still “parent” regarding these issues? How do you manage you own anxiety regarding these concerns? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.
A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic 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. Our host, Sara Leschasin, is a community support worker, a K-12 educator, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics…
An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. To warm up: Tell us about a hobby that you have. Topic: Do you have goals that you are working toward? How are you trying to achieve them? If you do not currently have a goal,…
Thursday, May 25th, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: Jojo Rabbit Watch the movie on Disney Plus in advance of our discussion on the 25th. A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi),…
Our Skill Building Workshops are offered to bolster the workplace and independent living skills of autistic adults. x This particular workshop has two goals – to learn the basics of Excel through building a personal Income and Expenses budget. Our instructor is Doug Keller, BBA, an Excel Expert, and parent of an Autistic adult. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ifvAgJII4 You can download the template, with excel…
Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? This month we want to hear your thoughts on disclosure. Do you talk about your child’s diagnosis with others – family members, friends, or co-workers? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.
A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic 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. Our host, Sara Leschasin, is a community support worker, a K-12 educator, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics…
An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. To warm up: What are your favorite streamed shows, at the moment? Topic: What are your dreams, hopes, and/or plans for this summer? Please register to get the Zoom meeting invitation.
Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT This month’s movie is: The Wind Rises Watch the movie on Netflix in advance of our discussion on the 22nd. From acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, this anime film chronicles the life of mechanical engineer, Jiro Horikoshi from his childhood at the turn of the 20th century to his work designing Japanese fighter planes, the most famous being the “Zero”, during World War II. This is a personal, coming of age story through the…
Please join Phillipa Hood, MA, Clinical Psychology, SFU Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab, for an informational meeting on a research study on "“Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Self-Harming and Suicidal Autistic People”. This study will employ a neurodiversity-affirming approach, with an autistic therapist running the DBT Skills Training groups. DBT is a mindfulness and cognitive-behavioural based intervention. The aim is to teach life skills in 4 areas: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Eligibility: Autistic adults (19-50 years old)…
Event time is in Vancouver BC time.
