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.

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Horse care activities such as petting and grooming play an important role in hippotherapy for children because they help build a safe and trusting relationship between the child and the horse.

Through gentle touch and hands-on interaction, children become more comfortable around the horse, reducing fear and anxiety while increasing emotional regulation.

Grooming tasks also provide rich sensory input and support the development of fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, and body awareness.

In addition, these activities encourage responsibility, attention, and following simple instructions, which strengthens confidence and readiness for mounted activities.

By engaging in horse care, children are better emotionally and physically prepared to participate actively in hippotherapy sessions.

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Pattern recognition is important for children’s learning because it helps them understand how things are organized and how ideas connect.

By noticing patterns in shapes, numbers, sounds, routines, and language, children learn to predict what comes next, which strengthens their thinking and problem-solving skills.

This ability supports early math skills (such as counting, sorting, and sequencing), reading and language development (recognizing letters, sounds, and word structures), and daily functioning (understanding routines and rules).

Pattern recognition also improves memory, attention, and logical reasoning, giving children a strong foundation for more complex learning and independent thinking as they grow.

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Handwriting practice plays an important role in improving children’s concentration and overall development.

When children write, they need to focus on forming letters, controlling pencil pressure, and following lines or spaces, which helps train their attention span and ability to stay on task for longer periods.

This sustained focus supports better self-regulation and reduces distractibility over time.

Handwriting also strengthens fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination, and finger strength, all of which are essential for daily activities and academic tasks. In addition, writing engages the brain in planning, sequencing, and memory, helping children process information more deeply and understand what they are learning.

For many children, especially those with developmental or sensory needs, regular handwriting practice can build confidence, improve classroom readiness, and support smoother participation in learning activities.

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Around the World Activity in Hippotherapy is a therapeutic riding exercise where a child is guided to change body positions on the horse—such as turning to face the front, side, back, and sometimes lying prone or supine—while the horse is moving slowly and safely.

This activity provides rich sensory input and challenges the child’s balance, postural control, and core strength as they adjust to different directions of movement.

As the child rotates their body, it encourages trunk rotation, crossing the midline, and bilateral coordination, which are essential for daily functional skills.

“Around the World” also enhances body awareness, spatial orientation, and motor planning while promoting confidence and emotional regulation, as children learn to trust their bodies and the horse in a supportive, engaging environment.

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Writing on a vertical surface naturally promotes shoulder stability, wrist extension, and proper hand positioning, which are essential foundations for fine motor skills and handwriting.

This activity also encourages crossing the midline and strengthens bilateral coordination as children reach across their bodies.

In addition, the vertical position enhances visual attention, eye–hand coordination, and focus, making it especially helpful for children who have low muscle tone, poor sitting endurance, or sensory needs.

Overall, wall writing combines gross motor, fine motor, and sensory input in a fun and functional way that supports classroom readiness.

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🌟 EIP in Cyberjaya🌟
Early Intervention Program for special needs children!

Every child deserves the right start! Our Early Intervention Program (EIP) is designed to help children aged 3 and above develop life skills, independence, and school readiness—giving them the confidence to thrive.

🐾 Learn. Grow. Succeed. Through structured, engaging activities, we prepare children for real-world challenges and smooth school transitions.

🕘 Classes: 5 Days a Week •
🌞 Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM •
🌙 Afternoon: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Full day: 9 AM - 6 PM

📱 Let’s empower your child together! WhatsApp Dr. Khew at 011-1014 08282 today!

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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Our Story

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).