‘Much more needs to be done’

A file image of the Selangor Spastic Centre. Dr Thiyagar says much more needs to be done with regards for the education and health care needs of people with special needs in country.

DESPITE significant improvements made over the last 10 years the health, education and welfare of children with special needs, an expert feels more needs to be done.

Malaysian Association for Adolescent Health Vice President Dr N. Thiyagar said there are several challenges for children with special needs that must be looked into. Dr Thiyagar, who is also the Malaysian Paediatric Association President said, despite the health sector showing improvement in relation to the needs of such children, they still lack specialised health-care providers.