Is it normal my neighbor’s special ed son makes me nervous

I hope your boyfriend gets arrested and the guy's parents press charges. What a vile, dick move. Why would anyone stay with such a fucking cunt of a person.

I can understand your awkwardness. Most people don't know how to deal with people with additional needs, even though society is more inclusive than it used to be, these people are still an "unknown" to most. Unfamiliarity leads to people feeling unsure. Plus, you're fair enough being concerned about him not being careful enough around your car (though it does sound like he is doing what he can to be cautious).

His parents probably should be keeping a closer eye on him. It's not great behaviour to encourage.

I really don't know how they let what your boyfriend did slide. What a piece of shit.

I don't know if it's possible to try and explain the boundaries of what you want to him specifically, but that would be a good step. Otherwise, try being more specific with his mother perhaps.

As for your boyfriend, if I were you I'd sprint off screaming from him too.

The man with nonverbal downs sounds like a real sweetheart. He's harmless, so there isn't any reason to be worried. The worst he'd do is hurt himself by running up to your car while you're operating it. He sounds like he's trying to be friendly (giving you drawings).

Your boyfriend sounds like a fucking sociopath and he needs to be arrested.

Why would he shot blanks at someone who is mentally deficient? I don't get people most times who act like people who have problems are pests and treat them like pests. The guy is still a person and while I understand your concerns I have to say your boyfriend is a fucking retard for what he did.

First off, firing a gun at anyone for any reason other than self defense is wrong, live bullets or blanks. It's not your fault but it should be dealt with.
Secondly, it is certainly understandable that you would be nervous in your situation, however people with disabilities are people too. Sometimes the best way to deal with the situation is to face it head on. Try talking to him, maybe. Just try to understand his point of view.

The problem here isn't with your neighbour's son but with your crazy boyfriend and in your own head.

Down Syndrome people are almost invariably very sweet & affectionate in a childlike way and he's not harming you, your boyfriend or your car.

Unless you're one of those people (and I'll bet your bf is) who believes people with intellectual disabilities should be locked up out of sight, get used to this very minor annoyance: be a grownup about it, give him a smile and a wave and go on about your own business.

Put up a tall gate and lock it unless you need to go out? I kind of had to do this with my house since I would see crackheads in my backyard either touching my stuff or trying to steal it. Then again, a special needs adult that draws car pictures is harmless while a drugged up person isn't.

Your boyfriend's a fucking psychopathic terrorist.

First, as others have said, you live with a total asshat, and I think you should be asking yourself how he's going to react if you ever annoy him. Considering his disproportionate response and his willingness to reach for a firearm to deal with this trivial issue, I think you have to assume there won't be blanks in his gun when he points it at you.

Would you be reacting the way you are if the neighbours' kid was five years old and doing what he does? You say he's not messing around with the car, but it sounds like looking at it is an important ritual he goes through every day. So what's your fucking problem with that? What exactly does it cost you to let the guy study your car?

I'm sure you don't have any experience of people like your neighbour, but you know what? Living in human society means we have to learn how to deal with those who are different to us. The only reason you're not like him is because the luck of the genetic draw fell your way and against him. If things had gone a tiny bit different when your father's sperm met your mother's ovum, you could have ended up just like him, trying to understand really complicated things like why the lady next door gets annoyed when you admire her pretty car, and why the nasty man who lives with her tried to shoot you.

Awwwh, be nice to him. This guy is an uber tard. I can understand that this is uncomfortable for you, but imagine being in his position and being a full on tard. I really think this is one of the times that making yourself slightly/moderatly uncomfortable would really mean the world to someone else. Please let the tard be happy <3

Also I think this is a bit of a dick move by your boyfriend. I can understand him wanting to be "territorial" and protect you, but I would ask him to be sympathetic too.

Switch the blanks with real ammo.

You need to see things from a different perspective. While it can be very surreal and just plain "uncanny" to meet a person like this, you have to remember that the average mental ability of someone with Down Syndrome is equivalent to that of an 8 or 9-year-old. You cannot expect seeing them as a grown man to ever result in comfort.

You can try seeing him and the whole situation as more like a cartoon. People with Down Syndrome are generally happy and friendly. When the curious dog comes up to sniff and wag its tail, do you yell and kick at it, or laugh and greet them with friendliness?

Do you have a garage? If you have a garage you could start parking your car in the garage.

Boring troll. But if this is real we are blessed your boyfriend is only shooting blanks. I am talking about man juice. No way you guys should breed.