First of all I apologise if in the wrong place or use words that might offend. I am looking for help on what to do and I have zero knowledge.
There is a young girl (possibly aged 9) nearby who screams a lot. Its one long very high pitched scream then silent. She might scream again in 15 minutes or an hour. She does these long screams 8-30 times a day, over three years. These aren't normal screams/squeals. I have had children of my own, several families live nearby, there's a nursery top of the road, and several schools. Its not a "you annoy me" scream, or "I want that" or "ow" scream. Its a pain/distress scream similar to having hair pulled or the wrist burn.
To add to above I do not hear the parents, so no shouting or raised voices. Nothing. The screams are not prolonged enough to call 999 as its only one then silence for a bit.
My question is...is it possible she has some sort of needs? I am more familiar with the tantrum style of meltdown and this is nothing like it. Or is it more likely to be abuse and should I try the police/nspcc? I did try ss 2 months ago but its still happening.
Thank you for any advice or pointers you can give.