Parents should not have to coordinate care alone
Aliran
Parents of children with disabilities in Malaysia still bear the burden of coordinating care due to a fragmented system, despite an inter-ministerial committee established over 40 years ago. The current early childhood intervention system lacks a unified approach, with no single agency responsible for ensuring seamless support, leading to repeated assessments, delays, and reliance on family support groups. A designated lead agency with a national coordinating body is needed to create a unified referral protocol, shared service plans, and consistent support from identification to schooling.
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