A mother from Gloucestershire has spoken of her distress after receiving an anonymous letter complaining about the noise made by her three-year-old son, who has autism.
Jessica Green, of Berkeley, said the letter described her son Henry as 'it' and a 'screechy, screaming child'. It threatened to report the family to social services and make a noise complaint to Stroud District Council unless the noise stopped.
Mrs Green said Henry has nonverbal autism and uses high-pitched noises to express himself. She described the letter as 'really hurtful' and 'absolutely astonishing' in its ignorance.
She posted a response on Facebook, calling the letter 'vicious and blinkered', and said she hoped it would raise awareness and promote understanding of people who are different.
Stroud District Council confirmed it is offering support to the family, and Mrs Green said she has filed a complaint with Gloucestershire Police.
