Physiotherapy

The centre has its own physiotherapists, who works with the children and also help train staff and parents in techniques for ongoing therapy. Tasputra has also several foreign experts in this field, who have visited from time to time to lend a useful helping hand.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is teaching basic skills to Tasputra’s children and also training staff and guiding volunteers on how best to help. They work closely with the physiotherapists to ensure children get the maximum benefit for their physical and mental skills for daily life.

Aquatherapy

Children undertake daily swimming sessions at the centre's own pool, which involves exercises in the water with the help of a care giver. This helps to develop each child’s mobility at the same time as being an outdoor activity, which is fun.

Speech Therapy

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We are in great need of a speech therapist to work with the children. There are few in Malaysia with this skill, which has made it difficult to find someone for the centre. Speech therapy involves more than just helping someone with the gift of words, it can also aid essential bodily functions such as swallowing. We will consider volunteer therapists from Malaysia or overseas, students or others, and could help navigate any administrative issues that might arise for potential volunteers.

 

Massage therapy

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The physiotherapist massages about 6-8 children on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to improve their flexibility, reduce muscle spasms and to improve blood circulation generally.

 

Music Therapy

We have volunteers who play the organ and sing with the children every week. This has proved to be a great source of entertainment for the children and is very therapeutic. They of course join in with the music making with drums and other instruments. 

Snoezelen

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WE DO NOT HAVE SNOEZELEN IN OUR CURRENT PREMISES BUT WISH TO FUNDRAISE FOR A NEW SNOEZELEN.

Tasputra was the first place in Malaysia to install and actively use this Dutch-origin method of therapy. It is designed to stimulate the five senses - sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing. It uses a unique combination of peaceful music, special lighting, gentle vibration, tactile sensation and aromatherapy in a safe, secure atmosphere. Each child has its own specially designed programme.

 

Aromatherapy

Our staff use essential oils to massage our children, soothing and stimulating them. This also helps relax those who have tension in their muscles.

 

 

 

 

 

C.A.M. Therapy

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (C.A.M.) Therapy is the most advanced scientific approach of holistic medicine. The focus is on subtle layers of the human body to
facilitate the process of treatment. This technique has been successfully tested in many hospitals and universities worldwide.

Hippotherapy 

Horse/Pony riding strengthens posture, head control and is good for balance. It also helps with coordination skills. for the benefit of our children.  The children do not currently attend hippotherapy but we hope to to re-establish our previous partnership with “Riding for the Disabled” operating at the Royal Selangor Polo Club.

Pranic Healing

Pranic healing works with the chi or the energy body, which can be used to boost our natural healing potential and is based on the principle that the body has the innate power to heal itself. 

Healers use their hands, colors, and/or crystals for healing, and make use of energy from the three natural sources of prana or energy, which are the sun, air, and the earth.