Using the Telephone

This refers to the ability to take down the appropriate phone number and dialing.

PURPOSE

This activity allows the learner to develop social skills and use the telephone.

• Step 1

  Ask the learner to write down a phone number that they want to call. It is advisable to begin with a family member or a friend that they are close to.

• Step 2

  By using the home phone or a mobile phone, call this number.

• Step 3

  Have a conversation with the person on the phone for a few minutes.

• Step 4

  Do this with other numbers.