TRAINING

Training for mentally retarded children under 18 years.

The main goal of the training is to make the mentally retarded child/down syndrome as normal as possible. The special training emphasizes the following areas: - speech language development, self-help and social skills. There is specialized education programme, which is tailored to each child to improve its educational progress.

Training for mentally retarded youth above 18 years (sheltered workshop).

While the mentally retarded children are given special training. Those mildly mentally handicapped youth who have attained the age of 18 are offered with training to equip themselves with skill and correct attitude for remunerative job opportunities. The facilities offered will give them confidence at work and social abilities so that they will be able to integrate with the community and be self-reliance. Some of them are now employed herb gardenin factories (as general worker) and restaurants (as dish washer) around Ipoh.

The trainees also are trained to produce unique craft gifts and corporate gifts. Farming also is carried out at the centre to equip the youth with skill and knowledge to become farmer or gardener. The youth are trained how to plant herbs at the herb garden at this centre. They are also trained to plant flowers and are given responsibility to take good care of the garden.disabled child

Those who are severely mentally retarded will not be sent to work outside in order to shelter them from being exploited and taken advantage of. However they are given job sent by some factory nearby such as packing of rubber gloves and instant noodle or cutting off unwanted thread from tailored garment sent by garment factory.

Disable children/youth.

The centre provides assessment and rehabilitation programmes. This includes advise on assistive devices and facilitate access to appropriate medical, paramedical, welfare and financial assistance. It also assist parents to understand, manage and care for their family members.

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