My child, Abdul Samad Ashraf, is a 7-year-old with significant care and safety requirements.

Abdul has been diagnosed with autism and learning disabilities. He is nonverbal and experiences considerable delays in comprehension and awareness.

While Abdul is generally pleasant, his limited communication skills can lead to frustration and overwhelm when he is unable to express his needs, which sometimes results in meltdowns involving self-harming behaviours such as headbanging or lashing out at those nearby. He currently is still in nappies and requires washing throughout the day and night due to him not understanding basic hygiene. At night he becomes particular disruptive due to his hyperactivity.

Due to these substantial needs, Abdul currently shares a bedroom with four siblings. This arrangement has had a detrimental effect on his siblings.

The proposed home adaptations will provide Abdul with a separate bedroom and wash facilities. These changes are expected to significantly alleviate stress and improve the well-being of the entire family.