KUALA LUMPUR: The Inspector-General of Police has proposed that the police mounted unit receive special training to aid the Pengaman-Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Autism Centre in offering therapeutic exercises for children.
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain and avid horse rider, said that he had seen the positive impact of such therapies.
"My intentions are for the mounted units to take these special courses for 'ride disabled' (equine-assisted therapy).
"I have been a horse rider for more than a decade and I have seen people bringing their children for these exercises and I was told this can spur mental and physical development.
Razaruddin said his orderly, who has a child with autism, observed notable improvements after attending six such sessions.
"The child is able to understand how to come down the bed properly and how to use brushes," he said in his speech before officiating the centre's Autism Day celebration held at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) on Saturday (June 14).
He also paid tribute to the teachers at the centre.
"It is not easy at all. We have to appreciate all their efforts here.
"Autistic children are precious jewels that have been bestowed special capabilities and potential that must be given constant support, assistance and guidance.
"I believe the early intervention education provided here by the 18 staff members will help increase the self-potential of our 50 students here with a learning approach as well as the empowerment of social, communication, and self-management skills.
"As a caring community we must be responsible in ensuring our autistic children are not left out," he said.
