Another area of activity is the parent self-help group initiated by the Association to help out parents of persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, in the neighbourhood. To begin with, a parent member identifies a place where parents can assemble, interact and exchange their experiences and views and deliberate on an action plan to find a solution to the problems of their young adults. The purpose of the meeting is explained and volunteers among them invited to be available on each day during specified time. At that time, parents can leave their children in the identified place where the KPAMRC member parent organizes training in different vocations of interest to special persons over a period of time. Efforts are also made to market the items produced by these special persons and give them honorarium.

Periodically, the self-help group arranges picnic, excursions and visits along with young adults. Occasionally, experts and parents of the other self-help groups are invited for interactive sessions. This effort has helped the parents of these groups to come out of despondency, regain mental strength to move forward. This has also helped special persons to learn and earn depending on their ability.