KAA is honoured to have the presence of our Deputy Premier; YB Prof. Dato Sri Dr. Sim Kui Hian to officiate at our annual Fundraising & Charity Food Fair 2023 at the Association of Churches Hall, Kuching on Sunday 16 July 2023. KAA has achieved its targeted goal of raising more than RM300,000 with the […]
The adoption of KAA’s Sunshine Hub Garden Farm Project by Sarawak Energy Berhad was officiated by Yang Berhormat Encik Michael Tiang, Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Sarawak on Friday 5 May 2023. We were honoured to have YB Michael Tiang, representatives of Sarawak Energy Berhad, especially Mr Jiwari Abdullah, General Manager, […]
April 30th, 2023, marks the comeback of KAA Autism Awareness Run after taking a 3-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Bunny Run for Autism 2023 was well supported by corporate sponsors, service clubs, NGOs, special needs groups, parents, educators and families with autism kids. With 2,000 registered participants, the Bunny Run was Autism […]
3 – 6 Nov 2022
Venue: The Spring Shopping Mall, Kuching.
Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) held an exhibition of the amazing artworks, artwork merchandise, baskets and beadwork done by our talented students. This was our third and largest Autism Art Exhibition, with 92 artworks and 18 baskets on display. Artworks by 12 of KAA’s very own artists were featured. Five local artists generously contributed their artworks to support this exhibition and raise funds for KAA.
Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) would like to thank Sarawak State Government under the leadership of YAB Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Chief Minister of Sarawak, for a grant of RM4.179 millions to build a second educational block.
Natalie mula pergi ke KAA pada Januari 2016 iaitu semasa berumur 4 tahun. Dia di diagnosis ASD pada bulan November 2015. Seperti kebanyakkan anak Autism yang lain, Natalie juga belum boleh bercakap, tidak boleh duduk diam, suka menangis dan mempunyai pelbagai masalah sensori seperti takut bunyi bising.
Adam berumur 4 tahun 6 bulan apabila menyertai KAA pada bulan March 2019. Dia telah didiagnosis “mild autism” oleh doctor pada Disember 2017. Sebelum menyertai KAA, Adam mempunyai masalah pertuturan, tiada interaksi mata, masalah sensori, motor kasar dan motor halus. Disebabkan itu, Adam sukar memberus gigi, memakai baju, seluar dan kasut dengan sendiri, mandi sendiri, tidak pandai minum menggunakan cawan atau gelas.
Yohan (bukan nama sebenar), umur 6 tahun mula masuk ke KAA pada Julai 2018. Yohan telah didiagnos doktor ADHD & Sensory Disorder. Semasa mula pergi ke KAA, Yohan memang menangis tidak mahu ditinggalkan sehingga saya terpaksa menunggu di ruang menunggu sehingga tamat kelas selama seminggu. Dia tidak suka bergaul dengan kawan-kawan mahupun kakak & adik nya di rumah.
9 Dec 2019 Christmas comes early for our students with Autism at KAA this morning, as together with their families and teachers, about 90 students were treated to SEDC Sarawak’s Love-In-A-Box Christmas Party. This annual event is part of SEDC’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) since 2000 to share the joy of Christmas season with the […]
The World Autism Awareness Day, first celebrated on 2nd April, 2008, was a joyous occasion for parents, caregivers and autism communities all around the world to spread autism awareness. Autism awareness is not celebrated only in April alone. The awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism is a long-term journey as we continue to advocate for […]