As a parent, you may have concerns about your child’s development. Maybe they’re not talking as much as other kids their age, or they struggle with certain tasks. But is it just overthinking, or is there really a delay? That’s where autism screening comes in—it helps you get clear answers and take the right steps for your child’s future. Get Clarity on Your Concerns It’s common for one parent to worry while the other thinks everything is fine. Instead of guessing, a screening can give you a clear answer. This April, in support of Autism Awareness Month, Kidz Steps Centre is offering free autism screening. This is a great opportunity for parents to check if their concerns are valid or if their child is simply developing at their own pace. Understand Your Child’s Full Development Many parents only focus on speech delays—whether their child is talking or not. But development includes many other areas, such as: Social skills (e.g., making eye contact, playing with...

When it comes to your child’s development, waiting to see if any issues resolve on their own might not be the best approach—especially when it comes to autism. Early identification and intervention can significantly enhance your child’s developmental trajectory. In this article, we explore why proactive autism screening is crucial if you have concerns about your child, what common early signs of autism to look out for, and how you can take advantage of our FREE screening opportunity this April. Common Early Signs of Autism Being aware of the early signs of autism can help you decide whether a screening might be beneficial for your child. Some common early indicators include: Limited Eye Contact: Children may avoid or have reduced eye contact with parents or caregivers. Delayed Speech or Communication Difficulties: There might be delays in babbling, speaking, or responding to their name. Repetitive Behaviors: This includes repetitive motions like hand-flapping, rocking,...

About our social skills training Social skills training is a highly beneficial program tailored for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who currently attending mainstream or inclusive schools. Given that children with ASD encounter various challenges at different developmental stages, the schooling phase often presents difficulties in social interaction. Challenges include making friends, managing teacher expectations, follow school rules & social norms, and showing empathy – a skill that enables them to demonstrate care and navigate others’ emotions. Since 2014, Kidz Steps has been organizing different social skills training, sometimes referred as playgroups for children with special needs. Drawing from our extensive experience, we have crafted a comprehensive social skills program that facilitates a step-by-step approach to teach children with special needs learn to socialize and developing better social understanding. If you’re curious about our...

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April is recognized globally as World Autism Month, and to mark this occasion, we offer our promotional prices on screening services conducted by our clinical psychologists. This screening is designed to detect early signs of developmental delays in children, and it is only available at the special rate of RM120 during April 2023. If you have concerns about your child’s development, seeking advice from a professional can offer you peace of mind and help you identify any potential developmental delays early on. Our screening services are conducted by experienced clinical psychologists who specialize in child development. The screening process is non-invasive and typically involves completing a questionnaire or using standardized assessment tools to evaluate the child’s development in various areas and identify potential developmental delays or disabilities early on.  If a child is identified as having a potential developmental delay during the screening process,...