Animals For Young-Autism & Special Needs Center

Animals For Young-Autism & Special Needs Center AFY Autism & Special Needs Centre is an emotional and holistic approach to assist children with auti

Animals for YOUNG aka AFY Autism and Special Needs Centre is a multi awards therapy center assisting children with special needs in Malaysia.

*South East Asia Business Award : The Most Trusted Autism and Special Needs Centre 2020.
*Malaysia Prestige Awards : 2020/21 Winner for Special Needs Organisation of the Year.
*2021 Global Business Insight Awards - Most Trusted Autism and Special Needs Centre 2021 - Malaysia.
*CORP 2022 Recognize Acknowledgment Reward - The Most Trusted Autism and Special Needs Centre 2022 - Malaysia. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Khew who has a double doctorate and certified in the field of Behaviour, Sports and Baking therapy, Animals Intervention and Occupational Therapy, together with his team of the same qualifications and also in the area of Sensory, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Education, AFY has shown proven record of improvement for children with special needs undertaking their program here. Being the First special needs center in Cyberjaya, we have also been assisting families with needs in the nearby vicinity such as Putrajaya, Dengkil, Seri Kembangan, Serdang and Puchong. Not just as a place of learning, we are also an advocate in promoting acceptance and inclusion for special needs in Malaysia. We are now catering and assisting people of special needs across all ages. From Early Intervention Program (EIP) to Individualised Education Plan (IEP), we provide the education and path needed for the growth of children to adulthood. Job placement and training is also in place under the organization. AFY is the first step in making an evolution to the learning for special needs children in Malaysia! The credibility and assurance of AFY and Dr. Khew can easily be verified with the numerous media interviews and publications in the country, such as 8tv, NTV7, RTM, Bernama, The Star, New Straits Times, The Sun, Malay Mail, Harian Metro, Kosmo, Utusan Malaysia, Sin Chew, China Press, Nanyang, Health Today, Urban Health, FMT, Vibes and many many more. Just simply google us or Dr Khew Malaysia and you will know what we mean. We serve the community with our heart and not just as an educator, but as a parent who is walking the same path and route as you, with a child with special needs, WE UNDERSTAND WHAT IS NEEDED! You can contact Dr. Khew directly at 011-10140828 for a non obligatory consultation as he strives to assist those in needs through his professional services.

šŸŒŸ Give Your Child the Right Start šŸŒŸAt EIP Cyberjaya, we believe every child has the potential to grow, learn, and shine....
28/02/2026

šŸŒŸ Give Your Child the Right Start šŸŒŸ

At EIP Cyberjaya, we believe every child has the potential to grow, learn, and shine. šŸ’™

Our Early Intervention Program supports children (Ages 3+) through structured, engaging, and individualized learning approaches designed to build strong foundations for life.

āœØ What We Focus On:
ā€¢ Motor Skills Development
ā€¢ Sensory Regulation
ā€¢ School Readiness
ā€¢ Independence Skills

We support children with Autism, ADHD, Speech Delay, GDD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy & other special needs in a nurturing and supportive environment.

šŸ“ Located in Cyberjaya
šŸ•˜ Morning & Afternoon Sessions Available
šŸ“² WhatsApp Dr. Khew: 011-1014 0828

šŸ’™ Early support makes a lifelong difference. Letā€™s grow together.

26/02/2026

Crossing the midline is important because it helps both sides of the brain communicate and work together efficiently.

When a child comfortably reaches across their body, they are developing stronger bilateral integration, which supports smooth and coordinated movements.

This skill is essential for reading and writing, as children need to track from left to right without switching hands or turning their whole body.

It also promotes trunk rotation and core stability, which improve posture and balance during seated and active tasks.

Children who can cross the midline effectively tend to show better motor planning, attention, and overall coordination in daily activities such as dressing, feeding, playing sports, and completing classroom tasks.

25/02/2026

Deep pressure sensory exercises are important for children because they provide strong proprioceptive input to the muscles and joints, which helps the brain better understand where the body is in space.

This input has a calming and organizing effect on the nervous system, making it especially beneficial for children who are easily distracted, anxious, overly active, or sensory-seeking.

Deep pressure can help improve self-regulation, reduce impulsive behaviors, and increase attention span, allowing children to participate more effectively in learning and social activities.

It also supports body awareness, motor planning, and coordination, which are foundational for skills such as sitting upright, handwriting, balance, and bilateral integration.

When used appropriately, deep pressure activities help children feel more secure, grounded, and emotionally regulated, creating a stronger foundation for both developmental and academic progress.

24/02/2026

Learning new words daily plays a powerful role in childrenā€™s overall development.

When children are consistently exposed to new vocabulary, they strengthen their language and communication skills, which are essential for expressing needs, thoughts, and emotions clearly.

A richer vocabulary also supports cognitive growth, as children learn to categorize, compare, and understand abstract concepts more effectively.

This directly enhances comprehension, reading readiness, and academic performance. In addition, learning new words improves memory, attention span, and listening skills because children must focus, process meaning, and retain information. Socially, strong vocabulary helps children participate more confidently in conversations, build friendships, and engage in cooperative play.

Over time, daily word exposure builds not only language proficiency but also confidence, problem-solving ability, and overall readiness for learning.

Exploring quantity through hands-on activities! Counting, comparing more & less, and matching numbers to objects help st...
24/02/2026

Exploring quantity through hands-on activities! Counting, comparing more & less, and matching numbers to objects help strengthen early math skills, attention, and visual discrimination. Learning through play makes concepts easier to understand and remember.

20/02/2026

Requesting plays a significant role in childrenā€™s development as it strengthens communication, cognitive growth, and social-emotional skills.

When children learn to request appropriately, they develop the ability to express their needs and preferences clearly, reducing frustration and promoting positive behavior.

The act of requesting encourages language development, as children practice forming words, sentences, and meaningful interactions.

It also enhances cognitive skills by requiring them to think about what they want, how to obtain it, and who to approach for help.

Socially, requesting supports confidence, turn-taking, and reciprocal communication, helping children build relationships and engage more actively with peers and adults.

Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone!!! May the new year bring you good health, happiness, success, and plenty of good moments with f...
17/02/2026

Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone!!!

May the new year bring you good health, happiness, success, and plenty of good moments with family and friends.ā¤ļø

16/02/2026

Celebrating Chinese New Year with hands-on craft making! šŸ§§āœØ Through cutting, pasting, and decorating, the children worked on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity while learning about festive traditions. A meaningful way to blend culture and skill-building together ā¤ļø

13/02/2026

Supine reaching also promotes midline orientation and bilateral coordination, as children often use both hands or cross their arms toward the center of the body.

This improves brainā€“body integration and supports coordination needed for two-handed activities.

At the same time, the position encourages visual tracking and handā€“eye coordination, since the child can clearly see their hands and the object they are reaching for.

From a sensory perspective, supine work gives good body awareness and postural control without the balance demands of sitting or standing, making it especially helpful for children with low tone, poor stability, or motor planning challenges.

12/02/2026

Core exercises help childrenā€™s learning because a strong core supports better posture, balance, and body control, which are all important for attention and classroom tasks.

When the muscles around the abdomen, back, and hips are stable, children can sit upright longer, keep their hands steady for writing and fine motor work, and move more efficiently during activities.

Good core strength also supports sensory processing and coordination, helping the brain and body work together more smoothly.

This physical stability reduces fatigue and restlessness, allowing children to focus, follow instructions, and engage more effectively in learning activities.

11/02/2026

Hippotherapy is highly beneficial for childrenā€™s development because the horseā€™s natural walking movement provides rhythmic, repetitive, and multi-directional sensory input to the childā€™s body.

This movement closely resembles human walking and helps improve balance, posture, core strength, coordination, and motor planning.

As the child adjusts to the horseā€™s motion, their muscles and nervous system are constantly engaged, which supports better body awareness and sensory integration.

Beyond physical benefits, hippotherapy also supports cognitive and emotional growth ā€” children practice following instructions, sequencing tasks, and maintaining attention during activities.

The interaction with the horse can increase motivation, confidence, and emotional regulation, while structured riding tasks encourage communication and social interaction.

Overall, hippotherapy combines movement, sensory input, and meaningful engagement, making it a powerful whole-body learning experience for children.

Address

P5-02 & P5-03, Shaftsburry Square Cyberjaya, Jalan Impact, Cyber 6
Cyberjaya
63000

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+601110140828

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Animal for YOUNG is a Center to assist special needs children and adolescent with animal in Cyberjaya. It was set up by the founder Dr. Khew, whose studies is in the field of Human-Animal relations, find that animals help in the emotional, physical and social development for human. The Founder aims to create and introduce AYIP (Animal for YOUNG Intervention Program) to help in the early intervention for special needs children, build Fuiry-tail Land (a petting farm that acts as an eco-tourism destination as well as a school, therapy centre and working place for teens and adults with special needs, and creation of a DIY at home AAT Method to help in the intervention of special needs children, whereby each household could have an animal at home that can act as a therapist at any time. Our mission is to assist special needs children and adolescent with animal to improve better Quality of Life (QOL).