Before starting therapy, Amsyar was a quiet boy who often seemed to be in his own world. He didn’t respond when we called his name or make eye contact when we tried to communicate. Most of the time, he preferred to play alone, occasionally mumbling or laughing to himself. Because he mainly used gestures to […]
When Kok Seng was younger, he had his own way of moving through the world. He didn’t yet have words to share his thoughts, his motor skills were still developing, and following instructions in English wasn’t something he could do at the time. As his mother, I hoped to find the right support that could […]
When April Jazlyn came into our lives, we didn’t expect the unique journey that would unfold just a few years later. In her earlier days, she hardly responded when we called her name and avoided eye contact altogether. She expressed herself in ways that were hard to manage—throwing objects at the television until it broke, […]
Every child’s journey is different, and for our son Rays, the early years came with their own set of challenges that shaped how we learned to support and grow with him. In those early days, he showed behaviours that made us pause—he didn’t respond when we called his name, had difficulty communicating, and would often […]
Aiden is 14 years old and has non-verbal autism. Diagnosed at age 6, he was once extremely hyperactive, struggled to focus, and found it difficult to follow instructions. Daily routines and outings were overwhelming, and communication was a constant challenge. At age 7, Aiden joined the Early Intervention Programme (EIP) at Kuching Autistic Association (KAA). […]
When my daughter was born, we were thrilled to start our journey as parents. She was like any other child, adorable, active, and growing up well. As time went by, we noticed that she wasn’t speaking much nor looking at us when we called her name, like she used to do. We could see she […]
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.
Diagnosed at three years old, hyperactive Fattah Abshar Addin was unable to stay still for more than 2 minutes. Moreover, he always displayed unruly behavior like throwing things, screaming, and running all over the house. As he had delayed speech, he would point if he wanted anything. It was hard for us to understand him.
Meet Lucas Kon Neng Zhi, a nine-year old boy, who joined KAA Educational Centre at the age of 5. By the time Lucas left the Centre at 7 , he has made tremendous progress in various areas, for example, he is able to request using few word sentences, label pictures, follow simple instructions, tolerate loud noises and follow group instructions.