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News, Events and Important Information about the Foundation and Autism
The Sinneave Family Foundation opens a new centre, The Ability Hub
Oct 3, 2011 : adminOn the morning of October 4th, The Sinneave Family Foundation marked Autism Awareness month with the opening of its new centre, The Ability Hub.
The Ability Hub is a purpose-built 17,000 square foot facility on the third floor of the Child Development Centre on the University of Calgary Campus, designed to host a breadth of programs and services for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).Read more
Adult and Adolescent Program Launches
Jul 15, 2011 : adminSinneave Family Foundation is funding a treatment and education program tailored to the diverse needs of individuals with ASD 13 years of age and older, housed in the purpose-built Sinneave Centre on the third floor of Calgary’s Child Development Centre. Learn more here...
Pathways Study Uncovers Remarkable Variability and Success Among Children with ASD" article attached
Mar 31, 2011 : adminDr. Peter Szatmari is one of the lead researchers with the Offord Centre’s Pathways Study, the largest longitudinal study of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Read more
Presentation on Teenagers and Adults with ASD
Feb 15, 2011 : admin“The Needs of Teenagers and Adults with ASD”
Dr. Anthony Bailey, Professor and Chair of Child and Adolescent, Department of Psychiatry, University of British ColumbiaRead more
Vocational and Life Skills Pilot to Launch in Calgary
Feb 4, 2011 : adminVocational and Life Skills Pilot to Launch in Calgary
A new program is launching in Calgary to enable adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to develop independence and self-esteem, acquire new vocational and life skills and prepare for transition to adulthood.Read more
Sinneave Foundation launches free fully searchable online database for Alberta ASD resources
Oct 18, 2010 : adminWe here at Sinneave Family Foundation are delighted to announce the launch today of a new, fully searchable online database of Alberta-based ASD organizations and services.
We have been working for several months to compile a database that is up-to-date, relevant and comprehensive, with help and input from most if not all of the organizations listed.
We hope and expect this will be a welcome resource for families, caregivers and professionals, and we look forward to your continued input and feedback.Read more
Navigating High School with Asperger's
Jun 25, 2010 : adminAs if it's not tough enough being a teen: Young people with autism spectrum disorders face added challenges in a complicated social environment.
Erin Anderssen's June 2010 Globe and Mail article outlines the challenges of dealing with Asperger's in High School where even small social miscues can have a big impact.
Danish Firm finds the employment fit for people with ASD
Jun 25, 2010 : adminFinding that first job is challenging for any student, but for those who have been diagnosed with ASD there are additional challenges.
Kim Pittaway's May 2010 CBC radio documentary from The Current called Finding the Fit details the work of a company in Denmark, Specialisterne, which is helping to place people with ASD in jobs that utilize their special skills, high tech jobs in particular.Read more
New autism research finds link with wide array of rare gene changes.
Jun 24, 2010 : adminCarolyn Abraham, at the Globe and Mail, details new research that examines the genetic architecture of autism and provides hope for early detection and possible new treatments,Read more
Sinneave Family Foundation Opens Doors to New Resource Centre
Mar 12, 2010 : adminSinneave Family Foundation is very pleased to announce the opening of its Resource Centre located at the Child Development Centre in Calgary (3820 24th Avenue NW), marking an important step forward in the Foundation’s goal of increasing access to and expanding Austim-related resources for the community.Read more
