Most parents would agree that taking care of your children is a difficult job. But just imagine how much harder it can be for someone taking care of a special needs child.

Raising a special needs child can feel very taxing in terms of money and effort. From helping them learn how to interact with others to finding qualified therapists to saving up for any necessary medical treatment, it’s a bittersweet experience that few outside the community can truly understand.

However, over the past few years the Malaysian government and private citizens alike have been pouring increasing funds into setting up appropriate facilities for special needs kids. Listed below are some of the top 5 best special needs child centers in KL and Selangor.

Kits4Kids Foundation

Established in 2009, Kits4Kids is a private school developed specifically to assist children with disabilities and disorders. In association with Kits4Kids University and Training Centre, Kits4Kids Malaysia today provide an educational process that enables children with disabilities to become contributing members of their respective communities.

Kits4Kids strives to provide a stimulating and conductive environment for children between 18 months to 18 years old, catering to their individual development and growth. Their curriculum is developmentally appropriate for individual children, with special needs and learning difficulty.

Adopting both traditional and advanced teaching techniques, they individualise each child learning within their curriculum approach. Kits4Kids’ classrooms are equipped with aged appropriate toys and learning corners such as Home corner, Library and much more, providing children with the opportunities to learn cause and effect through concrete play. Aside from that, they maintain a low student-teacher ratio which allows their team of teachers to engage children with meaningful and constructive activities.

Contact Number: +60163608815

Address: No. 33-2, 1 Floor, Jalan Cecawi 6/19A, Kota Damansara, 47810, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Website: http://www.kits4kidsmy.org/

Hils Learning

Hils Learning believes that some children are simply different learners, not less able ones. It is this philosophy of belief in the child that forms the foundation of their entire approach.

Their professional teachers start by determining what the child can do instead of focusing on limitations. Little by little, the thick crust of fear crumbles, allowing the joy of learning to filter through.

Children learn that they are capable in a way they had never imagined. Perhaps most importantly, they stop seeing their uniqueness as a hurdle and start seeing it for what it really is — an extraordinary way to reach the stars.

Hils Learning Offers a wide variety of services, including Educational Testing, Learning Support, Reading Mastery Programme, Play Therapy, Social Thinking, Counselling, Home Schooling Support, School Entry Preparation, and various other Training Programmes. Their unique approach is based on careful observation, allowing them to adapt their methodology and teaching methods to suit each individual child’s needs and learning style.

Contact Number: 03-6203 0029

Address: No. 13-2, Jalan Solaris 4, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur 50480, Malaysia

Website: https://www.hilslearning.edu.my/

Sunflower Kid’s Therapy Center

At SunFlower Kid’s Therapy Center, every child is educated from the heart – with love and passion.

Sunflower Kid’s Therapy Center offer a curriculum combining academics, sports, art, and music, with 80% of it taught using the English medium. The headmistress, Teacher Rhani, is a qualified therapist who is trained to help children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and learning difficulties.

Contact Number: +6012 212 0364

Address: Taman Permata, Ulu Kelang

Website: http://sunflowertherapy.blogspot.com/

Tanarata International School

Tanarata International School (or TiS) is an extended day (7:50am to 3:30pm) full facilities school modelled on the British Cambridge University education curriculum leading to the IGCSE & AS/A Level qualifications.

Located just south of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, the school caters to students mainly living in Kajang, Bangi, Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the Klang Valley.

The School has a multicultural, multiracial and multinational community having its roots in Malaysia with its unique blend of cultures and its history of dynamic international, inter-ethnic exchange. The school community consists of students of both sexes aged 5+ to 18 years – as well as their parents/guardians.

Administrators, advisors and teachers are of the highest caliber at TiS. Their teachers are selected with great care and scrutiny based on their academic excellence, teaching histories and commitment to high ethical standards. They understand that every student is unique, and they strive to grow each one in accordance with his or her gifts and talents-engaging, enriching and inspiring them all to realize their full potential.

TiS encourages ongoing family involvement too via participation or contribution in various school events as informed via newsletters. Communication channels with the school administration and teaching staff are also open at all times to students and parents, both directly and/or via the Tanarata Community Club (TCC).

Contact Number: 03-8737 7366

Address: TiS @ Planters Grounds, 3 1/2 miles Kajang Serdang Road, 43000 Kajang, Selangor

Website: http://www.tanarata.net/

Australian International School Malaysia

One of the top international schools in the country, Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) is a school that welcomes special needs children. Aside from regular classes, special needs children are offered speech therapy classes outside of school as well as a shadow teacher whose job is to focus specifically on your child.

When it comes to teaching, AISM is committed to delivering quality preschool, primary, and secondary education through the internationally recognised Australian curriculum. Their KL campus is the first certified Visible Learning school in the world, where students and teachers adopt best practices from a renowned teaching and learning approach.

AISM also has a full time student counselor who is available during school hours to address any issues or student affairs that may affect their mental or emotional health and/or learning. Their counseling service is conducted in a safe, confidential and non-threatening environment, and students or parents are welcome to enquire about the services available.

Contact Number: 603 8949 5000

Address: 22 Jalan Anggerik, The MINES Resort City, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Website: https://www.aism.edu.my/