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[2021 Update] Primary Schools That Cater To Children With Autism In KL And Selangor

by · January 29, 2021

Based on feedback from other parents, here are some private primary schools and learning centres that offer autism programmes or are autism-friendly in KL and Selangor.

1. Trident International Homeschool, Ampang

Trident Special Needs School helps children with various different abilities. These include slow learners, difficulties with speech (speech impairment), hearing difficulties, and children with mild to moderate learning difficulties (under the category of ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, and autism).

They offer education in a friendly home style environment which is both comfortable and safe. Children are encouraged to progress at their own space in a positive and structured environment.

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2. Hils Learning, Solaris Mont Kiara

Hils Learning is a learning centre located in Solaris Mont Kiara. They focus on children who learn differently, are struggling in school, or falling through the cracks academically or socially. Their belief is that each child is unique and there cannot be only one approach to fit all children. Through careful observation, they adapt methodologies to suit the individual child’s needs and learning style.

Note: this is a learning centre and not a school 

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3. Eden Firdaus, Kota Damansara

A world-class facility catering for students with special needs. They have individual education programmes for EACH student and an academic curriculum that is handled by Saint Clare School for Special Education, one of the best special education schools from Singapore. They offer the following:

Academic classes, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Weekly swimming, Life skill activities, Pre-vocational training, Individual Education Programs, and more.

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4. The Lodestone, Subang Jaya

The Lodestone is dedicated to an emergent curriculum that provides authentic experiences to children and adults with beneficial developmental programmes.

Programmes:
Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Math Sessions | Creative Art And Digital Programmes | Speech Betterment |Empower Therapy | Parenting Programmes

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5. Joyous Kiddy Learning Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Joyous Kiddy is a one-stop development center for ALL children aged 0-18 years old.

Services:
1. Holistic Competency Test 
2. Occupational Therapy Program 
3. Speech Therapy Program 
4. Child Development Program 
5. Community Support Program
6. Playgroup
7. Seminar

Specialization:
1. Autism
2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3. Development/Developmental Delay
4. Learning Delay
5. Learning Disability
6. Down Syndrome
7. Dyslexia
8. Dyspraxia
9. Dyscalculia
10. Dysgraphia 
11. Motor Skills Disability (Gross Motor & Fine Motor)
12. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
13. Cerebral Palsy (CP)
14. Sensory Integration (SI) Disorder
15. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
16. Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
17. Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
18. Others

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6. Headstart Academy, Shah Alam

Headstart Academy was founded by a parent of an autistic child. They provide a premier early intervention program for younger children with special needs. A proven international curriculum is utilised and delivered by experienced and fully-trained academic staff at premier facilities.

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7. Sapphire Kidz, Solaris Mont Kiara

Sapphire Kidz is a Special Needs School for students aged 2 to 14. It caters for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, Language Developmental Delay, Global Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Early Learning Difficulties.

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8. The Learning Connection, Solaris Mont Kiara

TLC offers an alternative school for children who have a variety of learning needs. They offer enriched teacher to student ratios, giving each student undivided attention.

Children are taught individually and in small groups. By utilizing a team of specialists, a comprehensive individualized learning program is created for each student.

Because TLC is developmental in nature, there is no set curriculum. Rather, each child’s learning program will take into consideration developmental levels and individual needs. The learning program focuses on the following:

  • Numeracy Concepts
  • Communication and Language Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Movement and Sensory Issues
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9. Kits4Kids Special School, Kota Damansara & KL Publika

Kits4Kids Special School is a private school that provides a stimulating and conductive environment for children between 18 months to 18 years old, catering to their individual development and growth.

The curriculum is developmentally appropriate for individual children, with special needs and learning difficulty. Classrooms are equipped with age appropriate toys and learning corners.

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10. Pusat Pendidikan Khas Minda, Shah Alam

An education centre to enhance the development level in reading, writing, counting, and reasoning for special needs children. They provide intervention classes and individual education plans within a small classroom setting. They specialise in Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, and Slow Learners.

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11. The Olive Trees School, Shah Alam

A special education institution that provides new and effective educational programs for special needs children in a conducive and safe environment. They create and apply various learning programs, methods, and techniques that are tailored to the individual.

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12. The International School of Kuala Lumpur, Ampang Hilir

ISKL has a “Life-Centered Education” (LCE) program, which focuses on teaching literacy, mathematics, social skills, and life skills to students with special education needs. Additionally, students are mainstreamed into school elective classes and optional after-school activities.

To further support their inclusive philosophy, the school has a team of highly qualified special educators, including 16 learning specialists, nine counselors, two psychologists, and an Elementary school speech & language pathologist.

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13. Hua Ming Autism Society, Petaling Jaya

HuaMing is a NGO focusing on providing special education, training and therapy for autistic children, as well as counseling to their parents. They provide Early Child Education Intervention for ASD.

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14. EtonHouse Malaysia International School, Kuala Lumpur

EtonHouse Malaysia follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme. It includes an engaging and challenging range of learning experiences designed for the development of social, cognitive, emotional, physical and creative skills. They also practice inclusiveness for special needs children.

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15. Pine Hills International School

Pine Hills International School offers both primary and secondary level education, and follow the British National Curriculum. They offer inclusive education with intervention programs for children with special needs, to help integrate them with mainstream education.

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16. Start L.R.C, Kuala Lumpur

Start LRC is a home schooling centre that offers various programs for children with special needs. The lessons are taught individually and in small groups based on the child’s needs and developmental level. They provide early intervention programs for children with ASD and ADHD, as well as home schooling guidance and individual learning support.

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17. The Surin Academy, Kuala Lumpur

The Surin Academy was created by a small group of parents who happen to also be educators. They create a conducive environment to learning with well-trained facilitators. For students who are able to access academic competency such as IGCSEs, their personal learning programme will reflect their subjects of interest or ability.

For students who are unable to cope in large mainstream classrooms, they will have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with peers at their own pace within small groups. 

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18. Upward Learning Centre, Ara Damansara

Upward Learning is a community driven enrichment center that focuses on helping students prepare for their future. They offer an American curriculum for students from early childhood through elementary, middle, and high school. Our academic program is college preparatory and holistic, preparing each individual student for success for their particular path in life. 

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19. Taarana, Petaling Jaya

Taarana was established as a centre for children with special education needs. It currently caters up to 53 children within the age group of 6-16 who face challenges with the regular school curriculum and have delayed development academically, socially and adaptively.

This includes those with mild intellectual abilities such as ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Down Syndrome, Learning Disability, Sensory-Integration Disorder, Speech Impairment, Global Development Delay, Impulsive Behaviour, Mild Intellectual Impairment and Mild Autism Spectrum Syndrome.

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20. Nexus International School, Putrajaya

Specialist teachers work in class alongside teachers to give additional support for children with language and/or learning needs.

  • ELL Teachers (EAL and Special Needs trained teachers) co-plan to support delivery of differentiated learning experiences as well as working with learners in class alongside the classroom/subject teachers.
  • Personal Learning Assistants (PLAs) in Primary classrooms help integrate learners on the autistic spectrum & with other complex learning needs with the learning journey.
  • The Alternative Pathway program (AP) in secondary provides specialist programs so that children with complex learning needs can continue their learning journey at Nexus alongside the mainstream curriculum.
  • Highly Able learners are supported to extend their learning through enrichment opportunities as well being challenged at Mastering levels in the classroom.
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21. ORKIDS, Petaling Jaya

ORKIDS (Our Kids Are Special) or formally known as Persatuan Kebajikan Anak Anak Istimewa Selangor was established on 6th April 2012. It started off as a support group by parents to down syndrome children.

Orkids has now turned into a full-blown non-profit educational resource centre for these special-needs children managed by a group of dedicated parents, teachers and support staff.

ORKIDS programs cater for children with learning disabilities in general and specialised to support children with down syndrome.

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22. GrowIn Sprouts, Petaling Jaya

GrowIn Sprouts is a team of multidisciplinary specialists and experts in the industry in one place. We aim to provide you with holistic services that take into account all aspects of the child’s learning.

Their programmes offer both academic and life skills for children with special needs targeting the essential components of learning. The syllabus is based on the Cambridge Curriculum IGCSE.

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23. IDEAS Autism Centre, Rawang

IDEAS Autism Centre (IAC) was established in 2012 in Rawang, Selangor as an effort to provide care for those in need, and at the same time to research and develop a sustainable social enterprise model that can be replicated to help underprivileged children.

They provide quality care and Early Intervention Programmes that serve young children with autism, focused on helping B40 families earning less than RM1,500.

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24. Autism Link Malaysia, Petaling Jaya

In collaboration with one of the World’s Top 10 ABA Therapy service provider – Autism Partnership International, Autism Link Malaysia provides comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with ASD.

The team conducts one-on-one ABA Therapy, as well as ABA Classroom Programmes. While they are NOT a primary school, they do focus on classroom readiness skills and academic skills for school-going students. Autism Link Malaysia helps equip kids on the spectrum with skills needed to go to mainstream school.

25. Greenhouse School, door-to-door home service

Greenhouse provides a holistic education that is mainly child-led learning. They cater to both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals, creating education plans unique to the child’s strengths and weaknesses.

They opened in 2020 and do not have a physical school yet. However they are providing door-to-door services where a teacher can come to your home (or teach virtually). You can also opt to join a group, where a host family opens their home for a class of up to 5 children to learn with a teacher.

Greenhouse offers 3-day a week programmes with 3-hour sessions per day, and 5-day a week programmes with 3-hour sessions per day.

If you know of other schools that have autism programmes or are autism-friendly, email me at [email protected] or drop a comment below!

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Laila is a working mama who married young, had two beautiful boys, went through a shitty divorce, met an amazing man, remarried, and had a beautiful girl. Her eldest boy is a rainbow baby and special needs child. Her second is ridiculously smart. Her baby is a baby.

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