Hi all,

If you have any referral or experience pls do share.

Basically looking for a clinical Dr for maybe consultation and assessment.

I went to a child psychologist. She did a 1 hour assessment and came up with a report.

I have doubt if 1 hour is sufficient. I am not running from fact just want more answer and confirmation for something that I am not family and surely need help on.

Kids - 6 years old. Area Kuala Lumpur.

So if you have any clinic to refer to really appreciate it.

Thank you very much

Remember to apply OKU card for your child as well. Not to berate anyone but that OKU card really got tonnes of perks. At the very least , you dont have to pay for street parking under majlis bandaraya in selangor state.

My close friend when he was young , his parents apply for him. He was diagnosed with " slow learning difficulty" , and got his OKU card from jabatan kebajikan masyarakat. From outside , he looks normal. Zero physical disability. Now got masters degree already at 30+ yrs old.

Thanks. That's very encouraging

Well everyone develop at a different rate, the data shows us what is the average. Surely, there are people not in the normal range.

but that doesnt mean it's a bad thing, let kid develop and explore themselves

albert einstein had learning difficulties and his teacher concluded he will not go far

These are always the recommended pead for those that want to check on developmental delays in children.

But they are usually quite busy so you might not get an immediate consultation.

OKU can buy medical insurance? No point getting a bit here and there but no medical cover.

1 hour is quite long. las time my kids didnt even need half hour coz verbal assesment not able to do. stick to a child development specialist. they'll guide u n suggest u wat can b done etc

last time i went to dr raja juanita at pantai. long que. better look for others..

sorry to hear about your child.

you mean you want to get a second opinion?

usually child psychologist have to make several months in advance booking. Not easy to get.

Have to wait long.

https://www.ukm.my/fsk/klinik-psikologi-kesihatan-2/
before you go, you need a GP to refer, which you can get from any clinic.
It's quite a thorough examination, around 3-4 hours.
for full paying patients (approx Rm1k) the appointment can be had within a month.
If referral with OKU card definitely cheaper but waiting can be up to 1 year.

I'd do low hanging fruit stuff first, if you haven't. Such as, hearing and eyesight test. Also can consider doing an assessment at https://dyslexiamalaysia.org/

Get a referral letter to see Consultant Development Paediatrician at any of the hospital that has this expertise to get proper diagnosis;
Sunway Medical Centre
Pantai Hospital Bangsar
Avisena Women's & Children's Specialist Hospital

government Hospital like Hospital Tunku Azizah (HKL) also do have the expertise but since its government, longer appointment date is expected

Damn. Thought of making appointment at Pantai. Most of it are only open 2 days in a week.

We have decided to get a clinical assessment instead of a visual 1 hour assessment. Then only the therapy will be targeted.

I al reading the first book now. Thanks.

what is your child's issue?

can he speak?

Here is the funny thing

Whenever we ask him what's your friends name he said I dont know.

We went just spoke to him teacher and showed them the assessment. Frankly they we really puzzled. Their feedback

1. From their observation it is not as bad as the assessment
2. He knows his friends name
3. He is pretty ok. For sure there are some issues like he usually can't carry a conversation he just like to answer yes or no
4. He can tell stories.
5. He can read not fluent but I am happy.

They think maybe this 1 hour assessment is not wholesome enough or that he is not comfortable with the therapist.

Anyway we intend to send him for a clinical test. Called sunway, next appointment is in March. My eye pop out. Wtf.....

Usually you have to wait 6 months to get this kind of doctor.

long wait my friend.

He is 6yo ? Can read ? ok what.

He only can say yes or no, maybe he is shy.

So exactly what is the issue? Doctor think he has dyslexia?

When he plays with say knife. He told him cannot. It's dangerous. Ke ask why. Then explain again he still ask why. We suspect he dont understand or chose not to understand.

He also can't carry a conversation. Maybe its expectation [I hope it is] but he seems to be a very blur kid.

The earlier assessment put him at age 1.5 year old on cognitive.

oh..i see what you mean.

sorry to hear about this.

did you try to sit down with him, to teach him?

I do this with my kid, when he was a baby, I fervently show him flash cards.

I taught him A-Z at 2yo

At 4yo he can do addition and subtraction

This is because i sit down with him every night 45 min each to teach him.

Frankly we drop the ball. We were laissez-faire on my second kid. Lots of screen time, hand feed until recently. Bathe him etc.

But in the last 2 weeks we stop the screen time ( as much as possible) he feed himself bathe etc, can see improvement.

I am hopeful. I just want the best for him and help him to catch up. With a proper diagnosis we hope he will get a targeted help he needs.

Specialist would have to wait quite long as others have stated.
In 2 weeks after change of lifestyle u can see improvements, that is actually really good news. I think its best u stop screen time entirely and bring him out to the park, let him touch plants, insects, play with pet cat / dog to open up his eyes and curiosity.
Nutritional meals are very important too. Cut out sweet drinks, sweets and feed fresh meals.
Seriously kids show nowadays are so fast paced, full of actions and noises. Even i feel blur when i watch it too long. My brain basically just stopped thinking and just follow the flow of the cartoon. Its addicting but in a bad way.

Try to change school/environment.

My parent did. They said i was not speaking, hardly/slow learning during kindgarden A then change to kindergarden B i am flying

I would suggest limiting screen time because that helps the kid to regulate themselves internally. Speaking from experience with my 3yo kid.

I wish you and your kid the very best, TS.

Try this Ninoko brand supplement it helps a bit and u can see testimony from many parents.

no. 1 no longer accepting new case.
no. 2 waiting list for 2-3 yrs
no. 3 still ok. 6-8 months

fastest only left Dr Ranjini Prince Court and Dr. Jasminder Kaur Gleneagles Ampang

So it is not due to cognitive development?

it can be overcome with parental training and guidance? if this is so, is good news.

He is quite an outdoor guy. For now:

1. Cutting sugar no ice cream
2. Cutting screen time
3. More out door activities

Here is the thing, the kiddy teacher was saying my kid looks OK. In fact most of his class mate are like that.

What you say quite accurate. When they watch YouTube etc it helps in their vocabulary. But it does nothing to their cognitive, no trouble shooting skill, basically they don't need to think at all.

I suspect after covid a lot of kids are hooked to devices. So to all parents taht are reading pls take this as a reminder.

Dono la. For this reason I plan to send him for a proper assessment.

after 1 hour doctor should have said something

if its reversible by training, it is good

pray best for your kid.

I am trying now. It really crazy.

All the best to you too

Yeah wait min 6 months some 18 month when I called.

It's really crazy. But I manage to make an appointment next month at price court. Thanks a lot of this tips. Else I wouldn't be able to make it. Many many thank bro!!!!

yup been in the same situation early this year.

first seen by Dr Ranjini, after that Dr Raja Juanita.

anyway, wishing you and your kids all good

afaik sunway got another Dr Khoo Chai Soon, but only can see patients until age 5. Had ideas of bringing kid here since she takes a long time to settle from her tantrum, but I attribute it to her developing brain. As long as she's not sot like her mummy can d 😢

I also called Dr khoo. Next available date is March 2026

ok and noted, I just hope upcoming kid no issue

It's seems like a lot of us here have issues with kids.

Biggest problem is screen time. That's what I observed. And as parents I am guilty of it

You can moderate screen time by engaging with your kid as the video plays. That's what I used to do with my kid when I was WFH. I can't take that chance anymore unfortunately.

Just ranting. We know what is best for kids. But you know after a long hours in office we just want to chill.

I noticed before covid it was more manageable. Don't really bring work to home. But after covid wfh there is no boundaries between work and personal time anymore.

Frankly I did thought of quitting and focusing on my kids. Toying with the idea

do not simply trust d teacher. they r quite biased... trust doctors/ specialist.

ur kids already enrolled to EIP? i suggest jus send them, there also they will also do assesment before accept kids.



ur kids gonna go for standard 1 nex year right. best is see doctors and get recomendations wether to delay standard 1 ,1 more year. if not able to meet doctor yet, bes is find school wit PPKI

Yeah. I was able to secure a slot in November with a developmental pediatrician which I am very thankful.

He now attends an EIP. But thing is eip will just do a general intervention. As I read there are a lot of branches. Could be cognitive, sensory , speech etc. We want a targeted one.

EIP suppose include OT n Speech theraphy. ur kids 6years old, d centre should already move to school readiness program. but bes consult doctor whether ur kids is ready for standard 1 or not.

i feel you..... usually 1 hour is not enough, what they see is just appearence, shoved you the report and go away. wished all the best for your son

Just came back from Prince Court. For now, I think we made the right decision to meet Dr. Ranjini. Can see she is very passionate and caring.

Spent 2 hours with her and to me the fee was reasonable.

Back to my kid, need to send him for Intensive EIP