KAA Centre was set up in February 1999. In 2014, the Centre moved to its present buildings, that cater for children and adults with autism. The Centre has four programmes namely:
Smart schools are set up for bright students. The educational needs of children with special needs, which are equally important, are often neglected by society. It is the right of every child to get equal opportunities to have access to basic education.
Many types of special education schools have been set up and designed specially to meet their respective special needs. These schools require different types of teaching approaches or care that can help the individuals within and outside the regular classrooms. KAA Educational Centre was set up specifically to meet the needs of individuals with autism.
KAA plans to provide more training opportunities for teenagers and adults with autism, through the expansion of our current pre-vocational training and Sunshine Hub Sheltered Workshop activities. To this end, KAA plans to construct a new three-storey building within the current premises. This new building will house a Sheltered Workshop, an Autism Art Gallery, a café, a shop, a self-service launderette, teaching rooms, a conference room, an open activity spaces for the autism community.
KAA would like to appeal to the government, corporate bodies, service clubs and the public to provide the much-needed financial assistance to enable KAA to build a better future for individuals with autism in our country. Together we will make a difference in their lives.
Over the years, we have helped many children with autism. Here are some of their stories.
Before starting therapy, Amsyar was a quiet boy who often seemed to be in his own world. He didn’t respond when we called his name or make eye contact when we tried to communicate. Most of the time, he preferred to play alone, occasionally mumbling or laughing to himself. Because he mainly used gestures to […]
When Kok Seng was younger, he had his own way of moving through the world. He didn’t yet have words to share his thoughts, his motor skills were still developing, and following instructions in English wasn’t something he could do at the time. As his mother, I hoped to find the right support that could […]
When April Jazlyn came into our lives, we didn’t expect the unique journey that would unfold just a few years later. In her earlier days, she hardly responded when we called her name and avoided eye contact altogether. She expressed herself in ways that were hard to manage—throwing objects at the television until it broke, […]
KAA would like to appeal to the government, corporate bodies, service clubs and the public to provide the much-needed financial assistance to enable KAA to build a better future for individuals with autism in our country. Together we will make a difference in their lives.
When Covid halted fundraising in 2020, KAA turned its student artists’ works into ‘Autism Art’ merchandise — a small lifeline that has grown into a meaningful social enterprise.
5 April 2026 The Borneo Post published a feature on KAA’s Sunshine Hub, highlighting how the vocational centre empowers individuals with autism through practical skill-building. Programmes like the Training Kitchen, Garden Farm, and Autism Art Gallery foster independence, sensory regulation, and social interaction. By breaking tasks into manageable steps and celebrating small milestones, the centre […]
The Initiative Agreement between Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) for the sponsorship of KAA’s Training Kitchen Programme was signed today and marks another milestone in the longtime collaboration between KAA and SEB. During the signing, SEB was represented by Hajah Siti Aisah, Senior Vice President, Corporate Services, and Mohamad Irwan Aman, […]
The Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to all sponsors, partners, participants, volunteers, and members of the public who have contributed to the success of the Meow Autism Run, which will be held on Sunday, 12th April 2026, at the MBKS Carpark. As part of KAA’s ongoing efforts to raise […]
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