Adulting 101: Scam Awareness For Adults On The Autism Spectrum

In today’s world, scams come in many different forms, ranging from job scams to love scams.

This course is designed specifically for adults on the autism spectrum to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to identify and avoid scams. We will discuss real-world examples and engage in practical activities to learn more about common types of scams and their warning signs.

Most importantly, you will discover simple strategies to protect yourself from such scams. Whether you are living independently or just looking to increase your awareness, this course will provide the essential tools to stay scam-free.

• Gain awareness of common types of scams
• Identify warning signs of scams
• Identify simple strategies for avoiding scam

• Able to communicate basic needs (e.g., yes/no responses, making choices, requesting items or assistance)
• Able to learn in a classroom setting alongside other learners
• Able to read and understand simple written instructions
• Comfortable participating in small-group communication and interactive activities
• Willing to engage in practical, hands-on exercises
• Able to follow simple, step-by-step instructions
• Able to rest quietly during breaks
• Able to attend and commit to both days of the training

In-Person
Flourish for Life Centre
Blk 524 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, #01-4132, Singapore 560524

Minimum number of 7 learners required to start a class.

Persons on the Autism Spectrum

Full fee: S$299.75 per participant
After Grant: *S$38.50 per participant
*Balance fees claimable using SkillsFuture Credits or Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

(inclusive of GST and handout materials)

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 are: physical disability, sensory disability, intellectual disability and developmental disability.
• Registered as a Person with Disability (PWD) with SG Enable.
• Disability status can be verified via SupportGoWhere ⬅ click to find out.
• Must attend all training sessions.

ARC(S) will follow up with an email to request for the following documents:

• Letter of Undertaking ⬅ click to download.

SkillsFuture Credit:

• For all Singaporeans aged 25 years and above.
• S$500 opening SkillsFuture Credit does not expire.

Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

• A PSEA account will be opened for Singapore Citizens who have a balance in either their:
• Child Development Account (CDA) in the year they turn 13 years old.
• Edusave Account in the year they turn 17 years old, or no longer studying in an MOE-funded school, whichever is later.
• The account holder's PSEA will be closed around the middle of the year in which they turn 31.