50 Seconds Of Newt Scamander's Autism | Autism Awareness 2019

[@Citrine-K]

"And we're licking the dirt now."

[@The_Great_Lionheart_2000]

this is funny🤣

[@laylastxrr]

That’s one of my favourite scenes 🤣

[@stormspiritwolf7959]

That quote is strangely relatable

[@Kaylie9173]

Id do that😳

[@argy1482]

My brother used to say that,"if u didn't taste it, you don't know how it tastes like".

[@idabjernemose]

His brother hugging him and newt just being like “eeeeeeeeh, what do i do?” Is literally me.

[@mariakoleva6902]

Hah same

[@stormspiritwolf7959]

Same unless I am hugging my parents or close friends. I feel comfortable then but only then. I find Newt such a relatable character

[@naeelahrandomstuff9177]

😅 Lol ikr

[@bitap4044]

Me too

[@Rowen__33]

@@stormspiritwolf7959 I sometimes can’t even hug family or close friends cause I get so uncomfortable

[@vixikie]

I have high functioning autism and I definitely relate to his awkward and weird personality! Jacob: "I'm sure people like you, too." Newt: "No, not really. I'm annoying." Yea, same here lol

[@rainbowsprinkles2094]

I'm also a high functioning autistic girl. I always got made up for my awkward and weird personality but I learned how to accept myself for who I am. I love newt scamander because he is one of the best character that is believed to have autism. Plus I'm a Hufflepuff too.

[@leopotter7953]

So do I and I feel such a connection to newt as I see myself through him and it just feels nice as I don’t have friends because I am what people at my school call weird and I am weird but I accept myself as weird as that is who I am but I feel as if I have a friend and it is the most warmth in my insidies that I have felt in a long time I know I have my mum and my dad and my brother and two cats but seeing another being acting so similar to myself is just it makes me happy and I am also a proud huffelpuff

[@vixikie]

@@leopotter7953 I'm exactly like you. I also don't have any friends and even if I did have before (still not very many) I many times felt like awkward or like an outsider. I don't even want alot of friends, even if I just had one friend in real life I would be very happy. I just have hard time connecting with people but also opening up because I'm scared of being judged for who I am. Harry Potter is my favorite series and seeing that the main character of Fantastic Beasts might have Autism makes me proud to be who I am. Honestly, the world needs people who are different from the rest. One of my favorite quote is "no one ever made a difference by being like everyone else." In this world people need to stand out to make it. Take Greta Thunberg for example. I'm Swedish just like her which makes me also proud!

[@frannydavis5232]

Same. I've always felt very different from everyone at school, and even though I technically have a "friend group", I don't feel like I'm an important part of it. I feel like the people who say they are my friends only say that because they don't want me to feel bad, which is nice, but it makes me feel alienated. I don't mind not having friends but it does bother me when people say they're my friend but never talk to me and when they do talk to me they treat me like a baby. And I feel just like Newt because of his love for magical creatures and I love reptiles and other animals that most people find weird or scary. I don't care as much for getting along with other people, I'm more focused on what makes me happy which is my pets. People find me annoying because I talk about my pet reptiles a lot and make annoying sounds, I guess. But having a Harry Potter character that I can actually relate to makes me feel better about myself and like I don't have to be like everyone else to be a good person. I'm also a Hufflepuff :)

[@teddyantoine4922]

Me too. Some people say it’s bad. I hate it when this happens.

[@ryuray1677]

Struggles in human connections, yet makes everyone fall in love with him including a muggle baker....that is a Hufflepuff strength :)

[@SquirrelASMR]

Kowalski isnt gay yo

[@sanityidontknowher5057]

@@SquirrelASMR You can love a person platonically, I love my BFF but she‘s not my girlfriend (although she could be)

[@SquirrelASMR]

@@sanityidontknowher5057 I was just being dumb and misinterpreting it on purpose. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY OR WHATS WRONG WIYH ME. 🤤 Anyways, sometimes your BFF might make the perfect GF. I know you said shes your BFF, but you said she could be your Gf right? If that's what you want deep down inside, to be more than friends with her, I hope some day the two of you can make it happen. 💕

[@SquirrelASMR]

@@sanityidontknowher5057 nice username, its so cute sounding. Is it a Puffskein combined with a Pukwudgie?

[@SquirrelASMR]

@@sanityidontknowher5057 its kinda funny how Newt says "I annoy people" when telling Kowalski that people seem to like him, but all the people that have met Newt in the movie also seem to love him too, like Albus, Jacob, Tina, Queenie, Leta. I guess even if your different, once someone gets to know you for who you really are, instead of judging from the outside, they will end up liking you more because you're unique.

[@milena-lj9yz]

i had a boy in my class, when i went to primary school. its funny because when my mom gave birth to me, his mother and mine shared a room in the hospital for a few days because he is two days older than me, anyways, he is autistic and it was very hard for him to social interact with the other kids. i really dont know why, but he always seemed happy when i talked to him and i enjoyed his company. we both like to draw, he always drawed little comics and my little me was so excited to read his newest comic. well, i havent seen him since then (I am in 10th grade now) but everytime i watch this movie, it reminds me of him. and that kinda makes me happy.

[@abpg66]

That’s adorable 🥺

[@milena-lj9yz]

@@abpg66 thank you :,D

[@Imnotevenreal7]

This sounds like a wholesome love story waiting to happen and I'm here for it. Honestly this is adorable

[@aderiancreature8464]

Why don't you go look up his number or sth and call him?

[@idkmd6288]

Sleepy Bisexual this is adorable but not everything has to be romantic

[@rosie.t408]

I may not be autistic but I do have social anxiety and Newt is just such a special character to me as I have the same passion for animals as he does for his magical creatures, as well as relating to his quirky personality

[@twilight759]

I love animala but I am at same time scared of them👁️👄👁️🤨

[@cvetelinanikolaeva9763]

Same

[@The_Squirrel_Slapper]

Same. Well, the animal part, I can be awkward around people I’m not comfortable with, even if I know them.

[@doctorwhom7354]

Hell yeah

[@Jodiescox]

Yea

[@juliea.3495]

Do you ever wonder, why people adore characters like Newt in movies but when they meet one of us in real life, they’re annoyed or think we’re too weird?

[@frog5890]

LITERALLY!!!!

[@briannasmith7470]

Yeah me too.

[@briannasmith7470]

They are like oh my gosh why don't you stop acting like that?🤨

[@batman-robin-soundtrack]

Because people are too quick to judge, before they even get to know the person.

[@Ro-the-boat]

Bc they don't take the opportunity to get to know ur character. Wheb they watch a movie they have to notice the character, in real life they don't want to put in the work to. Keep being u, regardless of what others think. The ppl who are worth having in ur life, will put in the work.

[@RayMak]

He's unique

[@alwaysahufflepuff31]

FIRST!! And 18

[@rakifdes]

Y O U

[@Someone-on6hh]

There you are.

[@ivedirs7490]

You again!

[@sheeky2310]

Ah yes, we meet again

[@blep6853]

50 sec of cuteness

[@blep6853]

Almost A year later and I still agree with myself, this is rare people, very rare

[@doireannlynch]

@@blep6853 I know right!!!! Newt is literally the cutest. Not as in the teenager way, but like adorable. I love his connection to creatures and how it makes him so happy. He is way too damn cute awwwwwwww

[@Cayla_theHufflepuff]

Frrrrr

[@harrypottahissassy]

Fr fr Sorry I'm so late

[@timelord2502]

I think thats one of the reasons I relate to newt so much as I have autism too

[@Lia-uf1ir]

So do I. Although I think I would be a Ravenclaw... That's what I've been sorted to at Pottermore anyway.

[@demidelaney1900]

Me too. I was born with it x

[@rangodeldiablo]

Same here

[@sampeacaml9307]

I'm an Aspie. :-)

[@THEGruesomeGabby]

I don't have it but I have a mainly non verbal 8 year old brother who is! Stay strong guys!

[@eddiegutierrez1843]

As a person who also has Aspegers, I’m glad that I can relate to characters like Newt.

[@stormspiritwolf7959]

Same here

[@PortalJay]

Same

[@Dekatries2]

@@stormspiritwolf7959 is the actor autistic, or is the character he playin autistic?

[@batsman2471]

@@Dekatries2 The Actor is actually autistic which makes it even greater that he plays the roll of newt

[@thecatfather857]

Same.

[@JustJan26]

I have Autism too. I was bullied on my elementry school because I was different😔, but now i'm in an high school for kids with Autism😊. The best thing I learned is: 'being different isn't a bad thing, it means you're brave enough to be yourself😎'. Have an wonderfull day😁 Greetings from the 🇳🇱netherlands🇳🇱

[@abpg66]

There are schools for kids like us? That sounds amazing! Also my sister lives in the Netherlands!

[@JustJan26]

@@abpg66 just google the person "leo kanner"

[@dramaticapoppy4173]

I’m in a public high school and it’s awful no one understands me and they pick on me

[@JustJan26]

@@dramaticapoppy4173 just ignore them and try to spend more time with friends who will stand up for you, b'cause they will give you the feeling where life is all about : "having fun with the people you love".

[@dramaticapoppy4173]

@@JustJan26 thank you I’m glad to know there are people out there that understand sometimes I feel all alone becuase I’m the first autistic GIRL to go to my school so the teachers don’t have a clue what there doing

[@noorykorky5056]

0:41 - 0:42 "And... we're licking the dirt now!" I love this quote from Jacob!😂😂😂😂

[@jaysworld4603]

Me too! 😂 I'm from Austria, so I watch the movie in German, but this scene is way funnier in English. Well, that's the case with most of all movies, when you watch it in a different language, I think. 😂

[@stormspiritwolf7959]

@@jaysworld4603 I agree I think every language puts it's own unique spin on the world. They are all so beautiful.

[@jaysworld4603]

@@stormspiritwolf7959 Exactly

[@JasminAsterios]

Same here... my fav Quote from the first movie is: "They went that way, officer" 🤣

[@hopedavison8010]

Why is he the most relatable character in the wizarding world

[@drd9136]

Because most of harry potters fanbase are autistic.

[@huntercharleston5812]

No one else brought this up but 99.9% of the time, Newt is really quiet and shy and sounds very unsure of himself but in that last clip when he calls to his creatures his voice is loud and strong and honestly it's beautiful. I just love Newt so much 🥰

[@kaciew.6202]

I’m autistic and I’ve always heavily identified with Newt, but seeing it laid out like this...... OMG I LOVE IT!

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@LiMooney]

I do not have autism but I find myself highly relating to him, I have very bad social anxiety and awkwardness, absolutely love animals of all kinds, etc. Much love to him

[@randomfandomplaylists4438]

Me: *Sees title of video*😊 Also me: *Sees the heart made of puzzle pieces & “**#autism** awareness” at the end* 😥

[@greyflash77]

Aaaa and the “high functioning” Autism awareness in people of colour and not cis guys needs to happen but it’s the puzzle pieces for me

[@lilium_lancifolium]

@@greyflash77 oh yeah I saw the puzzle pieces and I was like "this is bad, but not too bad." Then... THEN I read the words "high functioning autism" and I wanted to scream. And I agree with the lack of representation completely. It's always white, cishet guys. Just once I want to see a girl with Autism. JUST ONCE.

[@kaishawna3753]

@@lilium_lancifolium I want to see a bi black autistic who is semi verbal and uses AAC sometimes. That woman is me.

[@Woodpeckerslol]

Literally, I clicked on the video to have a nice edit of newt and then there’s just the goddamn puzzle pieces

[@bea2323]

@@greyflash77 Wait what's wrong with high functioning?

[@o.xamyx.o2364]

Newt being shy and socially awkward is what makes me love him so much ,, he’s so cute

[@selenarodgers5667]

Same ☝️🥺🙌❤️

[@mischa-roseelliman6040]

I didn't even notice, I legitimately thought every human being acted like this...some were just better at hiding it...? I'm mind blown, and now I'm looking at this movie with new respect, it's so cool.

[@Natterz101]

I’m autistic too but neither high or low functioning but Newt is completely relatable. Prob 1 of the most accurate portrayals of Autism I’ve ever seen ♾

[@verycreativename1865]

I can see that newt seems autistic but there's so many things wrong with this video: The puzzle piece symbolising autism is made by autism speaks, a very hurtful company that claims to protect autistic people while doing the opposite: dehumanizing autistic people calling them ruined and promoting violent methods to "handle" autistic people. Using the rainbow infinty symbol is better. Autism awareness was also made by autism speaks, and a lot of autistic people prefer autism acceptence or appreciation. Most people already know of autism but dosent accept it which make autism awareness useless. High functioning and low functioning labels are also hurtful and wrong, many prefer high need and low need to be used instead. Still thanks for making this video, ignoring these things it was really good /gen :D

[@bookishqualities]

THANK YOU /gen - an autistic person

[@yderga8707]

As someone with high functioning Autism working in a special education school specializing in varying degrees of Autism, disability and mental illnesses such as bi-polar disorder, I disagree with these statements.

[@bookishqualities]

@@yderga8707 that’s cool that you disagree and all but the general public needs to listen to the majority of autistic culture regarding autism and the majority says that functioning labels are harmful because day time day needs can be different and for all you know, you’re mostly masking most of the time or maybe you’re in an environment that isn’t harmful to you personally but for a lot of autistic people, most environments are harmful in different ways which can have us depicted as “high/low functioning” when were really not and just overwhelmed by sensory input or are really good at masking to the point of they almost never unmask and therefore don’t feel the consequences that can come with masking.

[@gremli7778]

YES I AGREE

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@annasoltykowska2219]

its so cute how he struggles with eye contact, its literally the sweetest thing in the entire world I can die happy

[@ShinobuWakuWaku]

I know Eddie since the pillars of the earth... and he's sooo damn amazing and talented actor that deserves more than this once Oscar that he already have

[@PortalJay]

I saw this video pop up while sitting with my boyfriend, I said 'He's like us!' We're both on the spectrum, and he's been treated pretty badly for not presenting like what the general populace considers to be a 'good, normal person', so whenever I see positive representation I just 'Look!! Look at this!'

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@nicolaw1513]

Such a well made video 👏 Brilliant 😍

[@newtswifeyy]

Having a brother with autism, who I love with all my heart, this made me cry because it reminds me so much of him.

[@alexmayfield8894]

Same, and It made proud too, That he is not the Only one who has Autistic.

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@briannasmith7470]

Awwww

[@thatdisabledprincess]

This is adorable. I have high-functioning Aspergers and relate to Newt on some levels. Edit: I made this comment before I knew the history of the term aspergers. I now identify as autistic, and I also have adhd.

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

I appreciate you not only correcting yourself, but leaving everything there so that other people can also learn what you learned. Thanks.

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@SquirrelASMR]

I just assumed he picked up the no eye contact thing because he works with animals and doesnt want to seem confrontational.

[@shashi_singh511]

I TOTALLY agree

[@demidelaney1900]

I relate to Newt because I have autism. Not only that but he has some things that I have x

[@labradoor3884]

Wait so you have a suitcase with a bunch of magical creatures in it??

[@nickstheory6610]

Newt doesn't have autism though, hes just socially awkward...

[@ZyntosAran]

@@nickstheory6610 According to Eddie Redmayne, Newt is played as an Autist, as most of his character features are aligning with it.

[@nickstheory6610]

@@ZyntosAran Eddie Said it makes sense that Newt would be on the spectrum. That's it. Nothing cannon.

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@hollyberry0602]

It was only after I found out more about autism and got diagnosed myself this year that I really really saw these traits in Newt and honestly I adore it. I can relate to him so much and it's so nice to have that.

[@christoffswart7839]

And that is why people like him so much...because they can relate to him

[@cherub3943]

Its crazy the most fitting depiction of aspergers in movies is in the wizarding world. Newt is a special character to me.

[@SleepyCrumpet]

“Ooo this looks interesting!” *Clicks and sees Puzzle Piece logo* “Ye….no, maybe not”

[@anonymousglitch6320]

When you relate to character like Newt and get confused when other characters act like its weird: Also my Dumba** forgetting i have aspergers, ADD and anxiety

[@rachelcookie321]

Me too but I don’t have Aspergers. I have ADD, autism and anxiety

[@dwaekkisinsanity5233]

Either way, he's still precious and must be protected

[@frog5890]

What’s that supposed to mean 😂 .... either way ?

[@Nylariel]

Not sure what that means but that man trained Ukranian Ironbellies for the Eastern front on WWI and the only reason the operation was cancelled by the ministry is because the dragons wouldn't listen to anyone but Newt and tried to est everyone else. This man needs no protection.

[@dwaekkisinsanity5233]

@@frog5890 yeah I just saw this and I meant either way as like to add more info (I can't think of the word) I didn't mean it to sound like autism is bad I'm sorry for the word choice 😭

[@dwaekkisinsanity5233]

@@Nylariel I know! I just meant like when a character is considered precious, being protected is also in the deal :'))

[@cjsm935]

I absolutely love newt so much. I also have diagnosed highly functioning autism and its so heart warming to see the quirky side represented in a beloved well acted character! I love newt so much he's legit my favourite wizarding world character

[@lexeddy4561]

being autistic myself, I can relate to all the things mentioned in the video. Especially the “Socially Awkward” one.

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@briannasmith7470]

Me too.

[@alexmontiel4040]

I love this side of Newt like it just makes him look even more adorable, sweet, kind, and innocent 😇

[@StarPlatinum7912]

It’s so cool to know that more kinds of people are being included in these things! :D

[@thelastjedi3259]

I'm just like Newt. As I have High Functioning Autism myself.

[@nickstheory6610]

Newt doesn't have autism

[@random-ft4mf]

@@nickstheory6610 he does lol

[@nickstheory6610]

@@random-ft4mf no he doesn't. Where is it canon information that Newt has autism? JK Rowling has said nothing about the subject. It's a cool theory and all, but I just think it's wierd how people are just acting as though it's 100% true information after this video when that's simply not the case.

[@jesssinclair3366]

@@nickstheory6610 Hello, autistic person here! :) Eddie Redmayne has said in interviews before that he believes Newt is on the spectrum, thanks to his early conversations with Rowling about the character. However, it would be impossible for him to be diagnosed at the time, as the term was first coined in 1938, almost a decade after these two films are set. It'll be interesting to see if autism will be discussed directly in the Fantastic Beasts sequels as they head into the '40s.

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@mistyminnie5922]

One thing: we don't use functioning (high or low functioning) labels anymore, since both are harmful when applied to an individual 🥰

[@GrannyAgathaMillerthe1st]

The music is just amazing

[@TheManOfTomorrow]

He may not be the next Harry Potter in Wizarding World franchise. But he is the first Newt Scamander. I like this character so much. I'm an animal lover and introvert too, like him.

[@celineboonex]

It makes me accept mine more to know that such a great person goes through it too

[@dalycedostal9645]

I always assumed that newt was just acting submissive in a bunch of situations because of his constant need to be seen as non threatening to the creatures he helps and studies, but this makes a lot more sense

[@annar.5798]

I love Newt so much, he is adorable

[@ThirrinDiamond]

To anyone reading, many autistics, including me, dont like the phrase high functioning as its very ignorant of a lot of things. Not saying you need to change just lifting another pov 💗

[@dramaticapoppy4173]

Thank you your a diamond

[@ThirrinDiamond]

@@dramaticapoppy4173 💗💗💗

[@amgoosehjonk8734]

I have asperegers and im not gonna change because my parents are trying to make me be more social, im happy to be who i am, even if that means sacrificing the social part of my life

[@ThirrinDiamond]

@@amgoosehjonk8734 go off!!! I highkey support you not masking 💗💗💗 Best decision any one of us could make since it causes so much mental trauma. You will find your chosen family one day who accept you just as the cool self you are as long as you have love in your heart 💗

[@dramaticapoppy4173]

@@amgoosehjonk8734 that’s really good for you. But you shouldn’t use the term “aspergic” as doctors don’t use it anymore becuase it is named after a nazi that experimented on autistic children and told the world girls cannot have autism

[@makaihana975]

Simply precious

[@eggtemperaa]

i didn't know i was autistic when i first watched the film and now looking back i just,,, Adore this man with my Whole Heart hoo boy

[@cheyenneorr5075]

This makes my heart melt. When I first watched the movies, I instantly noticed the signs of Autism in Newt. I'm high functioning Autistic as well. I was always ashamed that I was so different cause I would get bullied by other kids & I didn't have many friends.... Plus, some adults tried to blame my parents for my Autism saying they weren't raising me right or the scans effected me in the womb. Even the teachers treated me differently. It always made me upset. Newt really taught me to accept that I'm different & to ignore others who try to teach you to be normal. I'm so thankful that you made this. This helps give me a confidence boost whenever I've had a rough day. Thank you so much....

[@gabi-jd5yo]

I love Newt so much ♡

[@fallenivy6729]

I absolutely adore Newt. Definitely my new favourite character

[@laylastxrr]

I love him for all of these he’s so cute

[@cassiestrangeworld]

I just love how the background music is from my favorite song 🥺

[@canalabandonadoparasiempre6815]

And I'll say what, this video is perfect because I've been learning that one of my favorite protagonists has my same condition and now I feel much more identified, and more so when I hear the beautiful melody of Little Talks (one of the songs I like to listen to the most) and not to say about the band....

[@alyselovesyou]

I love this. This just shows how we are all unique, even our favorite characters have differences.

[@wholefoodplantbasedmama5398]

I am ADSL1 and totally relate to Newt and Greta Thurnberg. I found out 5 decades later. I have had a rough life because of it. I never knew why it was that I found human interactions so challenging and exhausting but now i know. Thanks Newt and Greta. I know it is my superpower!

[@stormspiritwolf7959]

Newt is such an amazing and inspiring character who I find very relatable too.

[@nakamotoyuta5636]

Eddie Redmayne did a really great job! I don't think there'san actor who can replace him or play this role, Its so detail. Newt Scamander is an interesting guy 🥰

[@welsh_Witch]

I never noticed this. It only makes me love him more!!

[@CinemaSans]

The third Fantastic Beasts film was a disappointment, but at least so far Newt is consistently a great character

[@avalasialove]

Agreed. In fact, he’s the only thing that kept me from walking out of the theater during the third movie.

[@kylacapone257]

He’s so perfect he’s my favorite character in like anything ever

[@potentialnub5300]

Always Unique Totally Intelligent Sometimes Mysterious

[@helendiaz5440]

I have an older brother who has autism. He is actually the kindest person u would ever know, loves god, really smart with history, and yes I do want to brag about this but I feel really proud of him for graduating. Not just high school but college too. He is such a good guy, a good brother❤😊

[@DGenerationX69]

So I am the Newt Scamander of Slytherin 🤣#SlytherinPride 🐍

[@PortalJay]

Same! Two reasons for normal people to dislike us, sadly But also two things that make us cooler than them

[@lolasum_sumi_san]

Excuse my silly question but, how do you know you're Slytherin? What makes you Slytherin?

[@lakesideclover]

@@lolasum_sumi_san you can make an account on Pottermore and take the sorting hat quiz and find what your patronus is also what wand you have 😊

[@lolasum_sumi_san]

@@lakesideclover oh I've done that. I get different results every time lol. I'm just curious about this person specifically. I heard Slytherins are bold and proud (kinda like Gryffindors) but these are just traits anyone could have. Thus what values, what exactly makes this person a Slytherin? And not any other house?

[@sayda829]

@@lolasum_sumi_san I think slitherines are very egoistic and wicked, But I'm afraid I'm one of them, even though I would like be in Hufflepuff or gryffindor

[@DriesduPreez]

We need an updated version

[@boppenhagen9062]

i think the eye contact thing is from the creatures hes dealt with. Hes so used to not being able to have eye contact with the creatures that it stuck with him

[@aRaccB]

I relate highly to newt- he’s such a sweet character. And an amazing wizard

[@iloveanimals9944]

I wishi I haven’t seen any of the HP movies or fantastic beasts movies. I keep getting crushes :3

[@alegria1813]

I love this man with all my heart

[@nyancat2221]

I have aspergers (which is technically considered ASD) and I relate a little too much to newt xD

[@kristagarrett2096]

He's AMAZING

[@emilsrutks5382]

10 year old girls: oHhhHhHh ThIs VIdeo proves i hAVe autiSm

[@freeeeaakkyygal]

Literally my little sister after seeing this

[@fanime1]

His special interest is clearly magical creatures. No one knows them better than him.

[@katorignal4363]

This such an amazing video!

[@jeanniehalliwell]

he's such a unique human

[@diedawachtel4689]

Interesting theory. I personally thought he is an introvert. And this funny behavior is, I thought, because of the animals, he wants them to gain trust by behaving like them🤔.

[@signalfire15]

I agree with you. He seems like he approaches humans in the same way that he approaches his creatures. He tends not to make eye contact so as to appear non-threatening. He didn’t really strike me as socially awkward, he made good connections with everyone around him. He just believes that people find him annoying. I’d think he’s just an introverted Hufflepuff. Or an INFP personality type.

[@rachelcookie321]

He can be an introvert and be autistic. Not all people with autism are low functioning and show that they’re autistic. I’m high functioning and most people don’t know I have autism because I mask. Most of the time you’ll think I’m just an introvert with social anxiety, which I am but I also have autism, I think his obsession with magical creatures is another autistic trait as many people with autism have special interests which is something they really get into and know a lot about.

[@signalfire15]

@@rachelcookie321 How do you know that most people don't know you are autistic? Most people aren't going to ask if you are autistic or have a conversation with you about it, but that doesn't mean that they don't notice. And most people will tell you "really? I had no idea" or "I couldn't tell, you seem normal to me" when you tell them that you're autistic. They're just trying to be nice. I went to a salon the other day and there was a girl there that I'm positive was high functioning autistic but I didn't talk to her about it... Also, most people have special interests. What makes Newt's enthusiasm for creatures different from Hagrid's enthusiasm for creatures or different from a rabid sports fan's enthusiasm for sports or different from any person who has a passion in life?

[@rachelcookie321]

@@signalfire15 because for most of my life no one knew I had autism. It wasn’t something that had crossed anyone’s mind because I looked and acted normally. When I got older though I started having meltdowns and that was what led to me being diagnosed. My parents has no idea, my friends had no idea before this. Everything I do that is autistic, I do inside my head. I hide these things from the world. If I hadn’t had meltdowns I probably would of never been diagnosed. My school councillor suggested I might have autism so I got tested and during the test I answered with the things I do inside my head and that’s how I got diagnosed. I could of answered not honestly and hid the stuff I did in my head and I wouldn’t of been diagnosed with autism because my actions weren’t obvious. Also not all high functioning autistic people are the same. You don’t just have high functioning and low functioning, it’s a whole spectrum. So the girl you saw was likely lower functioning than me because I’ve honestly never met anyone as high functioning as me. I broke down due to stress in year 9 and if it wasn’t for that, I likely wouldn’t of been diagnosed. You can definitely see a difference between Hagrid and Newt when it comes to their interest in magical animals. Hagrid loves animals, he cares for them and learns about them but they’re just like family members to him, Newt has an obsession with magical creatures, he’s made his whole life about learning about them and caring for them. Hagrid would still be Hagrid without the animals but Newt would be no one without them, he built his whole life around them.

[@signalfire15]

@@rachelcookie321 I disagree about Newt. I don’t think he would be nothing without his creatures. Most creative people’s lives revolve around their careers because their careers are usually their passions. For example, a writer is usually obsessed with their writing. A musician is usually obsessed with their music. But there is nothing about Newt’s obsession with creatures that is different from any other person’s obsessions with their passions / career. I would believe Newt had an unhealthy special interest or obsession if he was unable to form friendships or bonds with other people and only bonds with creatures. But that has not been the case. Newt didn’t fit in and believes people find him annoying but he has managed to do well in human relations despite his special interest. He was able to befriend Jacob quickly, befriend Queenie, fall in love with Tina and Leta, and repair his relationship with Theseus (who does not seem to dislike Newt as much as Newt believes). I don’t view Newt’s special interest in creatures to be much different than Hagrid’s. He’s a magizooligist and his his career depends on him writing textbooks on these creatures that he loves. It makes sense for him to be an tremendous amount of effort into it. But he is still balanced. What do you think?

[@lowenarts]

He Is so sweet.

[@nicegenderbro8814]

"Uniquely different" *Proceeds to show clip of Newt picking the ground*

[@dungeonmasters4]

Okay so two things, many autistic people don't like the terms high and low functioning because it comes with certain expectations, we prefer the rainbow infinity logo over the puzzle piece because many feel as though we are seen as incomplete... apart from that cute video

[@fawpaw23]

I LOVE HIS PERSONALITY SOO MUCH😭✨

[@e.vanl.]

There is so much to unpack here, from the ableism in functioning labels to the puzzle piece. Oof

[@tommyosullivanroberts4186]

Exactly, this is so offensive. People just lick it up because he's a character they like

[@robin8716]

Frrrrr why is nobody talking about it it’s super disrespectful and rude to the autistic community 😐😐

[@e.vanl.]

@@robin8716 the people who share/make this do not care about autism, I'm afraid. They care about looking good, and looking like they care. It's a shame, really. We have so much to offer and they'll never know:/

[@keziahlockwood]

Omg glad someone is saying this!! Some of the comments on the video as well, so offensive.

[@brxzbze]

Yeah, this is really not great. I think Newt _can_ be read as being on the spectrum (and indeed the actor said so) but this video has a lot of issues.

[@maartje2763]

hes like avoiding eye contact every singel shot.. but he is *SO CUTE* I can't

[@fairyblu6929]

I had always wondered why I related with and loved Newt so much. I only just realised I might have High-functioning autism and I can relate to his awkwardness and overall special interest in magical creatures. I love him! 😍

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@ameliamartinez5669]

He's unique and he's sweet and I love him

[@puffpride8344]

Please don't use the puzzle piece or terms like "high functioning". But aside from that, great video. I love Newt. He and Luna are my two favorite Wizarding World characters because they're both autistic-coded and don't feel like a mockery (which is rare)

[@zivadinozzo5719]

I have Asperger's, Autism, and ADHD. I don't know if u're reading this but thx ever so much for being a relatable yet uniquely magical character, Eddie Redmayne! Keep being u! 😊

[@katiedarby2003]

High functioning is not a thing everyone who is autistic is just autistic it us a spectrum its just some if us a really good at masking (hiding our traits)

[@revelbangtanexo2642]

Mind explaining a bit more ? im really curious

[@frog5890]

I love you for this. So well said

[@denisplouffe514]

Thank you for this information. My son is autistic and it was helpful that I taught ASD students for 20 of my 40 years of teaching. Your message helps the general public have a greater understanding of the spectrum.

[@mindmaster58]

I made a shortfilm about autism, since i’m autistic myself and have a strong dislike for the representation in film. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOXk4tuptKYmpI

[@alejandrab.estrada4336]

The puzzle pieces at the beginning are annoying though... That's not the symbol used for autism anymore because we're not broken or unsolvable. Plus it's used by a hate group against autistic people that promotes torture as a way of "healing autism". The "high function" tag is also outdated because its really ableist

[@bastardofthebarrel]

There is no enough words that can describe how much I love this man

[@keirayoung6196]

Hey! Just wanted to say that terms such as 'high' and 'low' functioning, as well as the representation by puzzle pieces are not recognized by the autistic community and are actually harmful. Please educate yourself further on methods supported and accepted by autistics, thank you!

[@frog5890]

THANK YOU

[@greyflash77]

THANK YOU!

[@batabids]

thank you!!!! somebody needed to say this ffs

[@whythough8821]

This literally made me cry!!

[@matbrinkley7019]

You might now know this but the term “high functioning” and “low functioning” are quite harmful to the autism community and so is the puzzle piece logo and is symbolises that we are incomplete when we’re not

[@redmoon9650]

Does he actually have autism though, like why are we so quick to say someone must be autistic just because they’re shy or socially awkward

[@lethality666]

He doesn't. Most of those points are pure bull shit. Not liking eye contact? yeah no there's a lot of reasons someone might not be comfortable with eye contact that doesn't mean anything. Being empathetic to animals? Yeah no, not at all a symptom of autism lots of people love animals.

[@angiefrancis8633]

Eddie Redmayne, the actor, said that he thinks that Newt is on the spectrum and that he kept that in mind during filming, I also remember him saying he talked to J.K Rowling about it

[@lethality666]

@@angiefrancis8633 And an actor or an author would know what exactly about actual medical diagnosis? If you want proof he isn't autistic then google diagnostic criteria for autism. It's a little more god damn specific than "He's quirky"

[@doctorwhom7354]

Please do not use functioning labels they are very offensive please instead use high/low support needs

[@vince7177]

i kin newt :D having autism/ADHD, seeing these videos make me really happy

[@Drowningindisappointment]

I don't think he is autistic, he definitely has symptoms but it seems more like social anxiety and adhd to me

[@ps1hagrid964]

This video makes me love him even more