IDEAS Autism Centre (IAC) was established in 2012 in Rawang, Selangor, by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) Berhad (940689-W) as part of our effort to provide care for those in need, and at the same time to research and develop a sustainable non-profitable model that can be replicated to help underprivileged children.
IAC aspires to fulfil the primary objectives in maximising important benefits to society. We believe good quality care should be accessible to everyone and we provide Early Intervention Programmes that serve young children with autism. Early intervention may change the trajectory of a child’s development where they are more likely to have major long-term positive effects on symptoms, helping them assimilate themselves into mainstream primary schools, and for a greater chance, later in life, of living independently and participating in society.
Our main centre in Rawang is purpose-built and customised to suit the needs of children with autism and it caters to families with per capita of less than RM1,500.
With the generous support we have been receiving from our main partner, Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD), and 30 other organisations, we have been able to provide autistic children from low-income families with quality care, education and therapy services at the centre, allowing parents to remain in or return to employment.
Our second centre in Nilai was opened in January 2022 and in 2025 we open our third centre in Bayu Beach Resort Port Dickson. Our centres offer quality care and education for autistic children at affordable rates.
Quick Contact:
Chut Afifa
Manager, Fundraising & Partnerships
chutafifa@ideas.org.my
+6012 462 6080
Mr. Illya Shaharudin
Assistant Manager, Operations
illya@ideas.org.my
+6012 861 3345
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Port Dickson Centre
IDEAS Autism Centre, Bayu Beach Resort, 4½ Miles, Jalan Pantai, Mukim, 71050, Negeri Sembilan.
Nilai Impian Centre
IDEAS Autism Centre, No 58, Jalan Nilai Impian 3, 71800 Nilai Impian, Negeri Sembilan.
Selangor Centre
IDEAS Autism Centre, No. 9, Jalan Bukit Templer, Taman Bkt. Templer, 48000 Rawang, Selangor