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Need advice about a neighbour

Hi everyone!
I am sorry if this is not an appropriate place to come to with this but I just need some advice about my neighbour who I believe may have autism and seems to be non-verbal.
The boy/man makes a lot of noise (not a complaint) but sometimes his screams are so loud and sound like he is in pain and I become concerned. Is this something worth contacting social services about or should I try to strike up conversation with the neighbours and check in? They sound okay most of the time having conversations, listening to music etc but sometimes the noise levels worry me.
Can anyone advise me or point me to a place where I can be advised? Thank you for taking time to read this,
A concerned neighbour
I am sorry if this is not an appropriate place to come to with this but I just need some advice about my neighbour who I believe may have autism and seems to be non-verbal.
The boy/man makes a lot of noise (not a complaint) but sometimes his screams are so loud and sound like he is in pain and I become concerned. Is this something worth contacting social services about or should I try to strike up conversation with the neighbours and check in? They sound okay most of the time having conversations, listening to music etc but sometimes the noise levels worry me.
Can anyone advise me or point me to a place where I can be advised? Thank you for taking time to read this,
A concerned neighbour
Replies
I would try and communicate with the neighbour first to see if you can identify anything or get any information .
Of course it may not be evident if there is anything of concern by just talking to them. You say you think he is non verbal but then said you hear them having conversations
If you feel anyone is in danger then contact 999
It is a difficult one to deal with so you are respecting their privacy but making sure there is no reason for concern
So when I say they have conversation , I mean the mother and father not the boy. I only hear noises from the boy and may have heard him saying something the other day but am not sure.
I will try and speak with them if I see them outside again and just have a neighbourly chat and see if everything's OK. I haven't heard or seen anything that warrants a 999 call but I will if that ever happens.
Thanks again for replying I just wanted to ask and see what people think xx
I'm no expert and we dont know if or what conditions the boy has but it could well be a symptom of his condition
Good luck
Louise
Community Champion
Haha true weather is an easy topic to bring up.