Courses
Decoding the Silent Language: Understanding Body Language in Autistic Children
Start Date: 17 Jan 2026 | End Date: 31 Jan 2026
Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06 Singapore 179098
| Course Details | |
| Course Number | SACE-CC-2026-01-004 |
| Course Name | Decoding the Silent Language: Understanding Body Language in Autistic Children |
| Registration | Closed |
| Date | Saturday, 17, 24, 31 January |
| Time | 9.30 pm to 12.30 pm |
| Duration | 9 hours over 3 sessions |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Venue | Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06 Singapore 179098 |
| Eligibility | Courses open to parents, caregivers, early childhood educators, allied health professionals, and special-education teachers who wish to better understand and respond to the non-verbal communication of autistic children. |
| Objective | This course empowers participants to recognise, interpret, and respond meaningfully to the non-verbal cues of autistic children. By shifting from behaviour correction to connection, participants learn to: • See movement and behaviour as communication, not defiance. • Decode gaze, gesture, posture, facial expression, and vocalisation. • Understand the sensory and emotional drivers behind these cues. • Respond consistently across home, classroom, and care settings using compassionate, evidence-based strategies. Ultimately, the course builds shared understanding and emotional safety — transforming frustration into connection for both adult and child. |
| Description | “When we listen with our eyes and respond with our hearts, every movement becomes a conversation.”
This experiential 3-module programme helps adults understand what autistic children are really saying through their bodies. It blends psychology, sensory science, and practical classroom and home strategies in a safe, interactive learning environment. Module 1 – Seeing Differently: The Foundations of Non-Verbal Communication Participants discover that every gaze, movement, and sound carries meaning. Through video decoding and five interactive Body-Language Stations, they learn to observe without judgment and record patterns that reveal connection, curiosity, or distress. Outcome: Adults replace frustration with curiosity and build a shared descriptive language for body cues. Module 2 – Reading the Body: Sensory and Emotional Context Participants uncover the “why” behind behaviours by understanding sensory sensitivities and emotional regulation. Using a 7-domain Sensory Profile Checklist and paired-video analysis, they identify triggers and soothing strategies. Outcome: Participants learn to interpret what the body is communicating — adjusting environments to prevent overload and promote calm. Module 3 – Responding with Connection: Turning Understanding into Action Participants translate observation into consistent, compassionate action using the Notice–Pause–Respond framework. They practise co-regulation, model calm tone and posture, and co-create a personalised Cue Dictionary that unites parents, caregivers, and teachers. Outcome: Adults across settings respond predictably and empathetically, enabling the child to feel understood and safe. |
| Trainer | Wheeki Goh
Wheeki Goh is a communications and engagement professional with over two decades of leadership experience across public, private, and social sectors. She has led impactful communication campaigns and facilitated programmes that foster empathy, clarity, and connection. Holding a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Iowa, Wheeki blends strategic insight with emotional intelligence in her teaching. An expert in body language and non-verbal communication, she empowers participants to interpret unspoken cues and connect with authenticity. Her facilitation style is warm, reflective, and transformative — inspiring confidence, resilience, and meaningful communication. |
| Fees Payable in S$ | $180.00 (SFC and SMC Not Applicable) |
| Contact Person | Secretariat – Tel: 6266 0648 or Email: secretariat@sace.org.sg |
