M’sian Family With Autistic Child Forced to Move After Their Neighbours Complained to Landlord

Having to take care of children and adults with special needs is no easy feat and it is even worse when the people around you are not considerate or understanding enough.

A Malaysian family living in Shah Alam recently shared how their tenancy agreement for their current home will not be renewed after their neigbours had complained to their landlord over their autistic son.

The family which creates content and is known as “Adam’s Autism Family” said that their neighbours’ wishes have “come true” as they have succeeded in making sure that the family’s tenancy agreement is not renewed.

“The lack of empathy, compassion, and the inability to accept and understand autism led to this.”

It is said that the reason behind the non-renewal is that the owner of the property has been plagued by complaints from neighbours on both sides.

The family has clarified that Adam (the child on the spectrum) is not even noisy every day and even if he was, it’s never for the whole day.

“Your wish has come true. My son will not be a nuisance to you anymore.”

Initially, the family planned to move out in a couple of years after their house is ready. However, this has thrown a wrench into their plans.

However, the family has accepted this as their fate, apologised and wished their neighbours well.

“The reason I am posting this is so families with similar conditions will know that not everyone can accept an autistic person like our son,” they wrote.

“We need to work harder and continue to advocate about autism awareness, acceptance, and understanding.”

Speaking to WORLD OF BUZZ, Iman Wan, the father said, “It’s not only about autism, it’s about having empathy and compassion towards others in any situation.”

The world certainly needs more considerate people. We hope that this family will have better neighbours at their next home.

Also read: Child With Mild Autism Bullied In School, Regains Confidence Through Skateboarding