Compass Psychology

Want to feel more confident communicating your needs at work?
Join our FREE workshop for autistic individuals and learn practical ways to communicate your needs, advocate for yourself at work, understand accommodations, and explore disclosure options that are right for you.

Free workshop | Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Contact: Joanne Greig [email protected]

Come learn, ask questions, and build confidence with navigating the workplace.

Learning Differently: Strengths, Identity and Finding Our Own Way is an engaging workshop for parents, educators, students, adults with disabilities, and community members.

Join us on September 23rd as presenter Colleen Smereka draws on over a decade of experience supporting students with disabilities in post-secondary education, her own lived experience, and advocacy work to help us move beyond focusing on challenges and start supporting the whole person.

In this workshop, you will gain insights into:
-Building resilience, self-advocacy, confidence, and independence.
-Effective learning strategies
-Breaking down barriers that stand in the way of success
-Shifting the conversation from limitations to strengths to support the complete individual

Click here learn more and register today for just $10: https://ow.ly/Rm5e50ZHpZq

Community Education Service has an upcoming webinar on Executive Functioning Essentials for Parents.

Join them September 16th to learn how difficulties with executive functioning could be causing problem behaviours and what you can do to help!

See their poster for more info or to register visit: https://healthsharedservices-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hSj9B9d3THSoxA6955JLoA #/registration

"I hate math!" uttered daily in frustration by any number of children and teens, often turns into "I'm not a math person," as an adult.

There is often a lot of sympathy for anyone struggling with math, because so many have experienced math struggles, but also with the vague assumption that calculators of all types...the ones many adults use even if they are very confident in their math skills - think mortgage calculators, currency converters, time zone apps, and just plain old calculators - can alleviate this.

But calculators can't alleviate Dyscalculia.

That's because some brains actually process quantities and numerals differently enough that traditional methods of teaching math concepts can cause a lot of confusion, frustration and anxiety.

For any parent or teacher who wants to change this, join Lindsey Bingley, literacy and numeracy strategist at Foothills Academy to explore what Dyscalculia is, its impact in daily life and how to approach teaching it differently.

The Embracing Change Conference https://ldadhdnetwork.ca/2026-annual-conference/
Calgary, Oct. 17

Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta Learning Disabilities Association of Canada CanLearn Society LD Edmonton LD OnLine Calgary Learns Mathnasium

You've been asking, and we're making it happen! 🧡

CADDAC is excited to announce the launch of a Women's ADHD Peer-Facilitated Support Group to provide connection, learning, and support for women and gender-diverse individuals affected by ADHD.

📅 Pilot sessions will be held in October and November

📬 Add your email to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/7whsu9d/WomenSG

Thank you to Elvium for helping CADDAC bring this new opportunity to our community!

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!

Meet the Facilitator: Gabrielle Heselton

What does it take to navigate post-secondary education as a neurodivergent or disabled student, and how can students and families better understand the accommodations, funding, and supports available to them?

For our upcoming session, Post-Secondary Accommodations & Funding for Neurodivergent Students, we’re pleased to welcome Gabrielle Heselton, Registered Psychologist, as our facilitator.

Gabrielle works primarily with autistic individuals and their families, providing counselling, consultation, and assessment through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

She also brings an important personal perspective to this conversation.

As a visually impaired student, teacher, and now psychologist, Gabrielle has lived experience navigating education and employment as a person with a disability. Her work is grounded in a commitment to equitable access and helping disabled and neurodivergent people better understand their options, advocate for their needs, and navigate systems that can often feel complicated.

🎓 In this session, Gabrielle will explore:

• Preparing for the transition from high school to post-secondary studies
• Understanding when accommodations and supports may be helpful
• Accommodations and supports available to neurodivergent students
• Accessing additional funding to support post-secondary education
• Advocating for your needs and navigating self-disclosure

This session is for current post-secondary students, high school students preparing for what comes next, and parents and caregivers supporting them.

Come learn from a facilitator who brings together professional expertise, lived experience, and a commitment to making education more accessible.

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/post-secondary-accommodations-funding-for-neurodivergent-students-tickets-1997058948073

Are you an Adult Foundational Learner? If you (or someone you know)
- struggled in school
- didn't graduate
- feel a Certificate of Completion isn't all you are capable of
- were later diagnosed with ADHD or a learning disability like Dyslexia (or not but suspect you have learning challenges),
- want to read better
- want be able to apply for better work opportunities
- want to learn how math actually works
- want to improve writing skills
- want to upgrade and be a more confident adult learner?

In this unique session, Nada and Berniece, both long-time adult literacy specialists, lay the groundwork for understanding adult learning challenges and walk through the options of rebuilding a strong learner identity with practical and academic skills that can open doors to new possibilities!

The Embracing Change conference https://ldadhdnetwork.ca/2026-annual-conference/
Oct. 17 in Calgary

CanLearn Society Calgary Learns Calgary Public Library Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta The Mustard Seed The Immigrant Education Society - TIES Centre for Newcomers

Clearly, this survey has touched a raw nerve.

We've had an incredible response from all across Canada, from employees in a wide range of industries and of all ages.

Many have shared their workplace disclosure experiences in detail: what worked, what didn't, what they regretted disclosing, accommodations accessed or denied, who was helpful, who could be trusted and not, reactions from colleagues and bosses, when to involve legal and HR, contract negotiations...the list is huge.

Most importantly, they also shared valuable insights, tips and strategies which will inform our Workplace Disclosure toolkit.

If you have or a , have never disclosed or chose to, consider sharing your experiences. The survey closes September 30.

Your responses are anonymous and we only share what you allow us to.

Click here to participate: https://forms.gle/b5ru3HbdM7stKJf39

Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada - CADDAC Learning Disabilities Association of Canada Adult ADHD Centre Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta LD Edmonton ADHD Advocacy Society of Alberta ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton Alberta Disability Workers Association Prospect Human Services

What a summer it has been at Camp Amicus! From exciting activities and new friendships to unforgettable memories, our campers made the most of every moment.

Want to see what our campers have been up to this summer? Click here to check out the latest Camp Amicus photos: https://ow.ly/6aSP50Zwlvi

Masking is one of the ways Autistic people--in particular, women--learn to hide, or compensate for, their Autistic traits in order to fit social expectations.

While masking can help someone navigate social situations, it often comes at a significant emotional and physical cost.

In our August Women's Group* we will be discussing different experiences with masking, including:
- What masking is
- How to recognize it, including looking at examples
- Examining the reasons people may mask, and
- Exploring the impacts of masking

Join us
Thursday, August 20
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)

*This group is intended for Autistic and neurodivergent folks who identify as women or who connect with experiences of womanhood, inclusive of non-binary and other 2SLGBTQ+ identities and expressions. This boundary ensures that participants can share openly without explanation, justification or judgement.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Visit our website to register today: https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/womens-group-peer-support-for-18-7/

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