“I have an autistic child and I can understand the challenges faced by parents with autistic children,” Khairul said. Kantin Komuniti is already attracting a lot of interest, with many signing up as volunteers and part-timers. Another special needs person, Tariq Fredericks, 18, who spends his spare time painting, will be joining the community canteen soon. Kantin Komuniti is open from 11am to 6pm daily and ASD part-time workers are there from 11am to 3pm. Headstart Academy and Kantin Komuniti was launched by Pekawanis president Masdiana Muhamad, the wife of Selangor Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari.

Source: The Star April 23, 2019 01:18 UTC