The Cerebral Palsy Association of Penang (previously known as Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Cerebral Palsy (Spastik) Pulau Pinang/ The Cerebral Palsy (Spastic) Children’s Association of Penang) is one of three specialized centers for cerebral palsy in Malaysia. The association offers a wide range of services, including special education focusing on computer-assisted learning and rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and hydrotherapy.
We’ve also expanded the Sheltered Workshop so that all trainees can work together in one space. This workshop is designed to help young adults prepare for meaningful employment as they leave the center.
Our special education programs cater to students with mental, physical, social, and emotional delays. These developmental delays can affect a child’s growth, including physical, cognitive, and academic skills, placing them behind their peers. Because of their unique needs, these students benefit from tailored educational approaches that differ from traditional classroom settings.
We create Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for each child to ensure their specific requirements are met, and we modify facilities to accommodate their needs. For instance, children who cannot write are taught to use assistive devices, and we also support the integration of potential students into kindergarten and mainstream schools.