World Mental Health Day 2016

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A public awareness event sponsored by Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu that aims to create awareness on the misconception of Mental Health. The focus was on helping children with learning disabilities. CHILD Sabah was one of the co-organisers together with Sabah Mental Health Association, Asgardian: School of Art, SAWO, Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang and Tadika Baptis Likas. Suria Sabah was the official venue sponsor. ...
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Walk For Autism Sabah 2016

Walk For Autism Sabah 2016

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On 2nd April 2016, we organised the third Walk for Autism Sabah, which took place in four districts: Kota Kinabalu, Kota Marudu, Sandakan and Tawau. The Walk in Kota Kinabalu was flagged off by the Right Honourable Chief Minister of Sabah, YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman at Perdana Park, Tanjung Aru, Sabah. ...
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CitaCita Learning Centre Kota Marudu

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CitaCita Learning Centre Kota Marudu was set up in March 2016 for young children diagnosed as having mild to moderate learning disabilities with the focus on Autism to provide: Early Intervention (i.e. fine and gross motor skill activities, pre-academics, and daily living skill activities); Behaviour Modification Programs in particular using ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) and MBL (Movement Based Learning); Support to Parents (i.e. advice, training and home programs). ...
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Walk For Autism Sabah 2014

Walk For Autism Sabah 2014

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Autism is globally, the fastest growing serious developmental disorder. Creating awareness on Autism is crucial, and family support groups, early intervention, classroom and one on one teaching using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECs) are some of the support and/or services that can assist people with Autism reach their highest potential. On December 18th, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution 62/139 tabled by the state of Qatar, which declared April 2nd World Autism Awareness Day. Walk for Autism (WFA) is an annual event held globally in the month of April. The Walk is not limited to Kota Kinabalu, but to all towns/districts of Sabah. It is open not only to parents and persons with autism, but to the public in general including all schools, universities and colleges, government and non- government organisations and all interested individuals and groups. We organised our first WFA Sabah in 2014, which saw more than 1,500 walkers showing their support and...
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Autism Awareness Carnival 2012

Autism Awareness Carnival 2012

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Giving Support For People With Autism & Their Families AUTISM AWARENESS CARNIVAL 2012 28th April 2012  (Saturday) Palace Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia 1PM – 5PM WORKSHOP / TALK “ Practical Strategies For Communicating At Home " FREE ADVICE & CONSULTATION (i) Oral & Dental Care For Children With Learning Difficulties (ii) OKU Card: Advice & Registration (iii) Speech & Language Consultation LEARNING & FUN (i) Lucky / Raffles Draw (only for those with coupons) (ii) Demo - “How To Make Pizza The Easy Way” (iii) Demo - “How To  Make Healthy Kaya” (iv) Colouring For Fun (for all children under 12) (v) Computer Games For Children FINALE at 4PM for EVERYONE “ZUMBA for AUTISM” with Michelle Koh ...
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Journeys: Autism & Adolescence

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"Journeys: Autism & Adolescence" took place on 23rd April 2009 (Thursday) at Dewan Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang, Sabah. Adolescence can be a difficult time for children and their parents. A diagnosis on the autism spectrum can make the journey harder and more complex. Adolescence is a time of transitions and change.  Anyone who has a child or student with Autism knows that transitions are when problems are most likely to emerge.  Adolescence is one of the biggest transitions in a person's life.  This seminar focuses on issues surrounding adolescence for children with Autism. The main objective is to help parents and teachers understand and manage these challenging years in the child's journey into adulthood. The goal is to help those who care for children with Autism to be better prepared for some of the challenges that come with adolescence. Speakers and Topics: Dr. Norhayati Nordin -  Child  & Adolescence Psychiatrist, Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang, Kota Kinabalu Topics: (1) Mood Changes in Adolescence, and (2) Sexuality Ms June Kuo...
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