Hosted in partnership with The Sinneave Family Foundation

The Sinneave Family Foundation (Sinneave) developed a set of six principles, in partnership with autistic self-advocates, that make post-secondary places and spaces more welcoming for not only these learners and earners, but everyone! The six principles are Communication, Environment, Structure, Flexibility, Emotion, and Connection.

A Four (4) Part Skill Share Series.

Join us for a free Skill Share to discover the second principle of Environment.

Participants will be welcomed to ask questions throughout the presentation and are encouraged to reflect on how to apply what they have learned to all professional interactions.  There will be a PDF provided to learners to summarize the information from the Skills Share session.

Register using this link. 

Environment describes the sensory environment.  Many autistics experience different sensory reactions to their environment which can impact their wellbeing. Sensory needs may fluctuate based on stressors, fatigue, events, and expectations. Based on universal design principles, this session will explore collaborative problem-solving and solutions for accommodating sensory concerns in post-secondary contexts. Throughout this session participants will explore how the environment influences the experiences of autistic and neurodivergent individuals, receive insights into diverse sensory experiences and strategies for addressing potential needs through discussion and a case study approach.

Speaker Bios: 
As the Director of Learning and Connection, Amy Tatterton provides leadership to The Sinneave Family Foundation’s learning activities and community engagement initiatives. This work helps Sinneave fulfill its mission of reducing barriers and enhancing opportunities for Autistic and neurodivergent youth and adults. Amy holds a Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Calgary with a concentration in Educational Research and has personal and professional experience serving the disability community in a variety of environments including sport, post-secondary supports, pediatric behaviour intervention, early childhood learning management and now adulthood transition support.

Jay Haukenfrers is the Learning and Connection Coordinator for the Sinneave Family Foundation.  She supports Sinneave in various capacities to advance knowledge about autism and neurodivergence. Jay has a Bachelors of Arts, with a focus in music and psychology.  She has had the honour to offer support to diverse vulnerable populations for 10 years including families and kids in crisis, young people with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education, adults with disabilities and co- occurring health challenges, and currently, supporting autistic and neurodivergent youth and adults with the transition to and throughout adulthood.