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Screaming Child (ASD)

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BlackBean2023 · 03/05/2026 16:08

I feel I ABU but honestly, it’s driving me potty.

we have neighbours who have moved in three doors away who have a child of about 7 who I believe is ASD. He loves being in the garden and jumping on his trampoline - if it’s not raining, he’s bouncing!

however he is also almost constantly stimming vocally and it sounds like a constant scream. I’m not exaggerating when I say constant. It’s stopping us enjoying our garden, I can’t work from home with the back doors open as it can be heard on a teams call it’s so loud.

I know there’s nothing I can do, and I should think of his parents, but I miss the quiet calm of my garden in the sunshine

Sad
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Blimms · 03/05/2026 16:26

If he’s 7 he’s at school most of the day so how much of your working day is he actually disturbing?

can you not go into your office more?

TomatoSandwiches · 03/05/2026 16:21

You can use noise cancelling headphones or earbuds to enjoy your garden, instead of having the back door open why not get a screen door for the front to make it safer or open the front windows instead.
Is he out all day or is it just very noticable when he is?

bedfrog · 03/05/2026 16:16

Surely the parents should understand that even though he can't help it, the neighbours are entitled to quiet enjoyment of their own garden, and bring him inside once in a while. I don't think you're being unreasonable as, ironically, I'm autistic and I get really stressed out at loud noises.