This course is suitable for persons with autism and persons with mild intellectual disabilities, with basic verbal and written language skills.
Details of Course
6 weeks, Wednesday 2pm to 4pm
Dates:
- Session 1: 01/07/2026, 2pm to 4pm
- Session 2: 08/07/2026, 2pm to 4pm
- Session 3: 15/07/2026, 2pm to 4pm
- Session 4: 22/07/2026, 2pm to 4pm
- Session 5: 29/07/2026, 2pm to 4pm
- Session 6: 05/08/2026, 2pm to 4pm
Closing Date for Registration: 10/06/2026
Minimum number of 4 learners are required to start a class.
Course Description
In this course, participants will learn about different technological methods of communication beyond traditional verbal speech and real life communication.
They will learn how to communicate via text messages, voice mail, whatsapp messages, emails and online help chats appropriately.
Participants will learn clear guidelines on using technology to communicate, and practise through role-play within sessions.
Learning Objectives
Participants will
- Learn to use a variety of communication tools, such as texts, emails, WhatsApp
- Learn the proper etiquette in using technology to communicate
- Learn to decipher text messages and respond appropriately
Prerequisites
Participants should
- Possess basic verbal and written language skills
- Currently uses technological devices such as smart phones, laptop, tablets etc to communicate with others independently
- Able to participate in small group learning
- Able to attend to powerpoint presentations
Fees and Subsidies
Nett course fee (after subsidy*): $21 per participant
Full course fee: $420 per participant
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Balance fees may be paid using SkillsFuture Credits or Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
Venue of Course
Click Office
Block 203, Hougang St 21, #04-83, S(530203) – LIFT A
Additional Information to Note
SG Enable Training Grant:
- Applicable for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 16 years and above
- Not pursuing full-time education or enrolled in any government or special education school
- Course fee funding is only available for eligible persons with disabilities
- The disabilities supported by the grant are: physical disability, sensory disability, intellectual disability and autism.
- Participant must be registered with SG Enable as a person with disability.
- You may wish to check your disability status at SupportGoWhere
- Must attend all training sessions
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