Ministry for Special Needs

Ministry for Special Needs

Ecclesiastical Assistant

Fr. Albet Arockiasamy

Coordinator

Gunavathi A/P thurchinamurthy

Objective

The objective of the Ministry for special needs is to compassionately serve children and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), particularly those who are economically disadvantaged (B40), marginalized, and in need along with families facing challenges with their autistic child. Our aim is to foster a community where individuals with autism are valued, respected and empowered to live with dignity, ensuring they have a rightful place within our society.

Ecclesiastical Assistant

Fr. Albet Arockiasamy

Coordinator

Gunavathi A/P thurchinamurthy

HISTORY

The Special Needs Learning Centre (SNLC) started in 1998. A special class was formed within the existing Kindergarten at Sacred Heart Church, Peel Road. Three founding parents who were desperate for educational support for their children with special needs then approached Bro.Rogers who was the Director of AOHD then, to form a special needs centre. In July 2001, Special Needs Learning centre (SNLC) was set up with the support of Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AOHD) and blessed by the Late Cardinal His Eminence Soter Fernandez, Tan Sri Murphy Pakiam and Emeritus Anthony Selvanayagam.

The center was situated at No 5, Jalan Bukit Nanas. The centre is now renamed to Pusat Jagaan Istimewa Nathanael which falls under The Ministry for Special Needs under the Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AOHD).

Stories from the community

Agnes & Gabriel

What Do We Do:

The Ministry for Special Needs, caters for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), using programs such as Early Intervention Program (EIP), and School Age Program (SAP) for children between ages 4-14 years old. The center promotes a combination of educational and therapeutic support for the growth and development for the differently abled individuals. The programs are Individualized and is Person Centered focus various areas / skills such as:

  • Basic academics
  • Motor skills (Fine and Gross Motor)
  • Social Skills
  • Functional Skills
  • Self-Help Skills
  • Listener Responding Skills
  • Cognitive Skills
  • Leisure and outings

Ministry Plans For 2024

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Payee Name: Archdiocesan Office for Human Development

Bank Account: Maybank 5140 1159 3654

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