Permata Kurnia Centre for Autistic Children

PUTRAJAYA: Permata has introduced a new branch to its programme, the Permata Kurnia programme (Permata Autisme), which is a comprehensive early intervention programme for autistic children and their families. 

Permata patron Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, who is also the prime minister's wife, said a Permata Kurnia centre worth RM28 million would be set up on 2.6 acres of land in Jalan Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.

 

It is expected to be ready by February 2015.

 

"Children with autism cannot be treated but they can be managed. There are some who have high cognitive capabilities which cannot be developed due to social and communication deficits.

 

"Therefore, early intervention is important for autistic children to teach them how to live, take care of themselves, play and mingle.

 

With early intervention, they have the chance to be independent and not rely on intensive care," said Rosmah, at the programme's pre-launch ceremony in Seri Perdana here today.

 

She said the programme would also lessen the burden of families because sending autistic children to special centres would cost between RM2,000 and RM10,000 a month. - BERNAMA

 

 

Taken from: http://www.nst.com.my/latest/rm28-mil-permata-kurnia-centre-for-autistic-children-rosmah-1.248125