We are seeking financial support for our child, Abdul Samad Ashraf, a 7-year-old who is non-verbal and diagnosed with autism. Abdul experiences significant delays in cognition and learning. He is generally pleasant, but due to challenges in communicating his needs, he will sometimes engage in self-injurious behaviour or may unintentionally harm those around him, such as head banging or physical aggression. Abdul remains in nappies and at times exhibits behaviours including stool smearing. Due to these needs, Abdul requires constant care and supervision. During the night, he often becomes hyperactive, engaging in jumping and vocal stimming, which disrupts the rest of his siblings and affects their performance at school.

Abdul has been awarded a Disability Facilities Grant to support essential home adaptations. However, there remains a funding shortfall of £3,500 for which we are seeking additional assistance. The planned adaptations include constructing a bedroom and an ensuite level-access wet room for Abdul. These improvements will provide Abdul with his own private space, separate from his siblings, and allow us to attend to his needs during the night without causing disruption to the rest of the family.

Due to the current cost of living crisis in the UK and the fact only one of can work due to the care needed for Abdul we could not find the funds anywhere else.

This would be a dream come true not only for us but Abdul often will not tolerate anyone around his space. Hence having his own room would help us regulate his sensory needs.