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Autism and Neighbour Problems

Tupence

Hello

I am new here and wondered if anyone could give me advice and/or support, please.

I haven't had a formal diagnosis of Autism, but a questionnaire filled in for a GP a few years ago was marked as "Borderline".  The GP said that things I described about myself as a young child were signs of Autism and she also mentioned Aspergers.

I have read a lot, and do think that I may have an Autism condition.

To begin my discussion, I would like to ask the community if they have any information regarding being harassed by neighbours and how they coped with it.  Did you involve the Police?  Did they speak to the culprits and get it stopped?  Did they tell those harassing you that you had Autism?  Was your council and/or Social Services involved?

I suppose what I am asking, is if you are being harassed, mocked, ridiculed and laughed at by individuals who are strangers to you in your neighbourhood, how can you get this stopped whilst keeping your Autism condition private?

Any advice would be much appreciated.  Thank you.

  • in reply to Marianne72

    I would also add, I've successfully dealt with difficult neighbours [bullying] through PCSO and HO's. The police now have specialist disability officers - having autism is classed as being vulnerable, which is a good thing, as it means you get more support and legal backup. I have no hesitation in using my disability to gain this extra support. Life is difficult enough!

  • I think it's going to be difficult not to disclose autism to someone if the problem is autistic behaviours people misunderstand. I wouldn't disclose to the miscreants, though. If they are nasty, more than likely they'll use any disclosure to find new ways of ridiculing you. Definitely you need to seek support.

    I would contact your local PCSO [community police officer] - you can do this online. They have greater powers to prevent anti social behaviour under amendments to the Crime and Policing Act 2026. This can include banning people from areas where the victim lives. Do you own your home or rent? If social housing, tell your landlord and ask for a visit by a Housing Officer. You do not need to suffer in silence. If you do nothing, more than likely the behaviours will continue. Meanwhile, be assured - these people are likely to have been bullied themselves and are taking it out on others. Or, they are simply badly educated or have personality problems. Whatever the cause of their behaviour, it is their problem and not your fault! People like this pick on those they believe weak and without support, or else people they envy. It helps to consider this. Focus on joining clubs or hobby interests, get support on here, and find new local friends - if they see you are not alone, this will help prevent you being picked on. Hope this helps.