Autism and ADHD Representation Matters! | Phineas and Ferb, Amphibia, Owl House, Molly McGee + more

[@SunnylandProds]

Hey everyone! If you liked the video, be sure to like, subscribe and leave a comment! In addition to reading some of the comments on the livestream, I actually thought it would be a fun idea to give a couple of random commenters some balloons! So, if you leave a comment, you just might win a little something fun!

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

Great video, buddy

[@SunnylandProds]

@@thefantasticretroreviewer3941 thank you!

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

@@SunnylandProds No problem

[@Blackcat5676]

Is that why the room you're filming in has a bunch of balloons in it?

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

@@Blackcat5676 That bugs you?

[@genemelendez368]

Hearing about Dr. Doofenshmirtz having ADHD, I’m just reminded of that one episode where he wanted to launch Big Ben to right next to his building. All because he didn’t want to go through the hassle of going to the store, find a parking space and picking through dozens of styles of watches or wall clocks. That weirdly does make more sense for him, since he’s way more interested and focused in inventing than boring errands

[@corvcorv]

Doof is so real for that tbh

[@SunnylandProds]

@@corvcorvhonestly though.

[@Flame-rp6yq]

I don't want to spend several minutes going to the store searching for a watch! Dealing with people, questioning why I always wear a lab coat, or remind me of my more successful brother _Roger_ I will instead devout several hours of my time to build another -inator to launch Big Ben into space so I can see it from anywhere in the whole of the *_TRI-STATE AREA!_* __ Of course I am running low on self destruct buttons so I may have to go there anyway _Unless_ ONLINE SHOPPING! __

[@ihavenoidea6134]

Also the vit where he was going to turn the cars into rust and he when to look up if rust is called rust because it's a mix of red dust but when he came back he only said that entomology was the study of insects.

[@TropicalDesertGaming]

I am also on the autism spectrum and when I was a kid, I hated balloons because of the noises they made when they popped. I was often scared to attend birthday parties, because of that.

[@SunnylandProds]

That does seem to be fairly common throughout the autistic community! Which is why I knew I had to mention the paradox of me not liking loud noises but being absolutely obsessed with balloons.

[@richardwhite8276]

@@TropicalDesertGaming bro same !

[@daisychannel2002]

Doof having ADHD is actually the realest thing ever…it makes so much since how did I not pick up on it before

[@Horse-ic9ym]

30:50

[@rowan404]

A childhood memory that haunts me was when I was in 4th grade and the mean girl asked if I was autistic and I said “no” not because I wanted to hide it but because I was diagnosed with _Asperger’s_ and didn’t realize it was the same thing.

[@thedarkbard]

That’s a mood and a sign all in one.

[@Supernova_guacamole]

I swear I see you on every comment section!

[@corvcorv]

Another canonically autistic character that I love is Donnie from ROTTMNT, I don’t think he was mentioned in the video? bc it’s mostly focused on Disney shows which is so fair tbh but I am SO normal about teenage mutant neurodivergent turtles like the past few iterations of Mikey are canonically ADHD, Rise Donnie and Mutant Mayhem Leo are confirmed autistic, and really the argument could be made for almost any turtle in any iteration being neurodiverse in some capacity. But Rise Donnie is my favorite because instead of trying to “cure” him or “make him better” his whole story arc is about taking confidence in himself for who he is and learning how to approach emotional vulnerability in a way that makes sense to him. Heck his mystic powers end up being a hybrid of magic and tech, which is an incredible metaphor for him learning to be more emotionally open on his own terms and also it’s arguably the coolest mystic power of the 4 brothers!!! Watching rottmnt made me realize how being nd affects every aspect of my life and that it’s not inherently a bad thing that needs to be fixed, just something to work around occasionally and something to embrace as a part of me! I love my brain, I may not always like how I function but I still love who I am and wouldn’t trade it for anything. :]

[@gracekim1998]

And of course Donnie is purple 🥹 he’s the reason I finally gave the show a chance too

[@gracekim1998]

I had a feeling Leo in mutant mayhem could be autistic 😊

[@corvcorv]

@@gracekim1998 Yaya I think his va did confirm it or maybe it was just implied I forget, but it makes a lot of sense and since the va is also nd I think it would make sense to put those traits into his character even if it’s unintentionally

[@axolotlandpangolin]

YES Donnie! So glad somebody mentioned him!

[@larrychilders6599]

So that means Raph is the only turtle to not have an iteration that is ND

[@coffeecaku3281]

I love this sudden influx of autistic KZbinrs popping up!! All of you guys make the day brighter with your content. Good work!!💕💕🙏

[@SunnylandProds]

I knew it wouldn’t be authentic of me to do this video and not talk about how much I love balloons, but I also thought about how Jacksfilms and Rebecca Parham talked about terrified of balloons as kids. (Which is why Kid Becca escaped my set.)

[@rowan404]

The part about Marcy was heart-wrenching to watch. She’s one of the most relatable characters I’ve ever come across and this video reminded me why. I, too, had a hard time leaving Amphibia behind. I managed to hold myself together while watching the finale, but as soon as it ended, I went to my room, FaceTimed my BFF, and cried so hard that she had to pull her car over. You’d think I had just lost a loved one…

[@SunnylandProds]

I love pretty much every character I talk about in this video, but Marcy and June especially really do mean the world to me.

[@GALACTICCOOKIE1]

Honored to have worked on the thumbnail for a vid to give some great representation! 🍪🍪🍪

[@SunnylandProds]

You're the best!!!

[@awesomeocelot7475]

It’s so adorable!!

[@SunnylandProds]

@@awesomeocelot7475Cookie asked me if I wanted to add balloons because they’re kind of a focal point in the video, and I was like: “YES, I WAS JUST ABOUT TO ASK YOU TO ADD BALLOONS!”

[@gracekim1998]

I sometimes wish i had gotten my diagnosis as a kid like some of my friends did😅 but eh🤷‍♀️ the past is past 😅 although there’s a chance my primary school teachers knew I was autistic or suspected something about me but I was only told this when I got to high school 😅 life is WEIRD 🤣

[@SunnylandProds]

@@gracekim1998 Like I said in the video, I definitely wish I had known earlier, because knowing now that I am helps me make sense of how I function, and why I have all these extremely strong interests.

[@BenDCPS]

Having autism (and potentially ADHD as well) has been a rollercoaster. I get sensitive to some loud noises, I walk around whenever I'm waiting for something sometimes, I explain random topics at random times and much more. Seeing the representation shown on screen (at least the ones that did it right) makes me feel appreciated. I should probably make my own little neurodivergence video to explain my side of the story. Chandler, you are a legend for putting this video together after so many obstacles. I look forward to the future of this channel and especially to working with you on TGAMM Haunted Mansion.

[@SunnylandProds]

Thank you, Ben!!

[@THATGCR64]

Same here!

[@kiddygoat]

Autism & ADHD became real when this video premiered /SILLY /J

[@SunnylandProds]

REAL

[@ShrimpSalad1]

Aughhh so real I was multitasking when watching it 😭

[@rowan404]

I’m watching this while crocheting, and when you gave the definition of stimming, I was like, “W A I T”. I am autistic and know for a fact that I stim often, but it just now occurred to me that normal activities involving repetitive movements may also be a form of stimming for me.

[@lioedevon4275]

Side note- my dad was actually the guy who rediscovered the hatbox ghost! He’s very happy to see your shirt and that the hatbox ghost lives on. Marc would be glad too (even if he was a grumpy as hell old man)

[@SunnylandProds]

That’s awesome!!! Hatty’s so freakin’ cool!

[@starchildofthesun]

1:09:00, on the top of June and Darrel became friends immediately. I related to that scene so much. I have a friend who has ADHD and I'm autistic, we met when we were really young, before either of us were properly diagnosed. And we just clicked. He was able to handle my rants and I was able to handle his lack of attention, when no one else in our lives could. It was part of why we've become life long friends.

[@awesomeocelot7475]

Darryl and June are totally lifelong besties! I’d love to see adventures of these guys as a few years older.

[@whatisthisalgorithm]

I really like that June is into STEM. I recognize how it can be stereotypical for autism, but women/girls are still underrepresented in the subject.

[@awesomery4596]

I kinda headcannon Akko from little witch academia as on the autism spectrum bcs she’s energetic af with info dumping about shiny chariot, gets mad when they insults her about it, has a hard time doing great in Luna nova, and shuts down when she realizes *spoiler*, might not be true and maybe I’m projecting some of my experience onto her since I’m autistic too but still she still kinda reminds me of myself

[@ibedoobert]

I'm dyslexic and I always love seeing neurodivergance in media, I may not be able to specifically relate to all of the topics you brought up in this video but its really nice to see it be talked about. Great video I enjoyed it a lot!

[@SunnylandProds]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KirbyStarAnimation]

A great detail in the grand gesture is when Junior started crying while June was holding him you see a little thing seemingly crawling up both sides of her body as it looks like it got shocked before she covered her ears.

[@SunnylandProds]

YEAH, I LOVE THAT DETAIL!!

[@KirbyStarAnimation]

@@SunnylandProds MEEEEEE TOOOOOOO

[@DanielGarcia-mr3fl]

Also, speaking of autism Emmett from the Lego movie does show a bit of autism or it’s just him being a big, lovable, dumb, dumb, or a mix of both

[@SunnylandProds]

Not sure about Emmett specifically, but there’s absolutely a metaphor there in regards to Lord Business forcing everyone to conform to what he thinks is the “normal” way everyone should act.

[@DanielGarcia-mr3fl]

@@SunnylandProds And there’s also Benny from the Lego movie

[@SunnylandProds]

@@DanielGarcia-mr3fl *SPACESHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@ccherry.berryy]

4:23 BRO LEARNING HATING FIRE-ALARMS WAS AN AUTISTIC TRAIT BLEW MY MIND INTO THE STRATOSPHERE- like you’re telling me the #1 reason I had anxiety at school was AUTISM?!

[@SquishyTheVampire]

I've never been diagnosed with autism but I've always been sensitive to loud noises, especially fire alarms. Idk what that says about me tho lol.

[@juliacheneyillustration3928]

May I suggest: Bill Green and Lawrence Fletcher! I read them both as autistic. Bill Green: -special interest is farming -Is very particular about the way his food tastes (ex. Calling vanilla ice cream “spicy”) -that one time he got super hyperfixated on a farming video game and couldn’t shift his attention away from it (has definitely happened to me) -Doesn’t like big changes or taking big risks (ex. When he didn’t want to jump in the cold water and instead suggested “How about I put my sandwich in the freezer and eat it cold??”- my autistic partner and I quote this all the time lol) -that episode where Cricket goes feral and Bill tries to explain to Cricket that living in society requires having to control yourself in specific ways (*cough* masking *cough*) and Cricket responds with “Why not do what Bill want?” And then they both go feral (It’s been a long while since I’ve watched Big City Greens so I could be forgetting some things) Lawrence Fletcher: -“Fossils! Da da da...” on repeat is a verbal/audio stun if I’ve ever heard one -special interest in antiques -a “mid-life crisis” for Lawrence is trying a different flavor of tea -idk how to explain it but just... the way he is Also, Tilly is so much like autistic little me as a child. The way she’s more connected to animals than humans, the way she runs with her arms straight to her side, all of her quirks... they just make me think “yeah, that was definitely me as a kid.”

[@SunnylandProds]

Oh, I can totally see Bill and Lawrence. So, yeah, maybe Ferb IS autistic. I definitely wouldn’t argue if they confirmed that Tilly was autistic especially if Bill was confirmed autistic, since it’s often heredity. I totally got it from my mom!

[@sketchnotes2246]

As someone on the spectrum and with adhd, my two biggest anxiety triggers were fireworks and barking dogs (I've softened to fireworks over time, but dog barking still causes me to cringe or flinch every time.) Seeing Julia react to the fire truck really stuck with me because when that episode came out I was way past the age of watching Sesame Street, (like past high school) yet I still felt seen. Or heard I guess lol. And as far as the dog thing goes, I'm still partial to cats, but Bluey has really softened my opinion on dogs. And Jack is such a good representation of ADHD!

[@Jules416]

As an autistic adult women, I appreciate you for making this video. Thank you🙏🏽❤. Growing up, I was bullied for being autistic. I didn't have many friends who were willing to listen to MY personal interest. So, I felt lonely. I didn't find my true friends until 2018. And that's the year I turned 18! For the past 6 years, I've felt loved and understood and not judged for being myself authentically! Thank you for your content. It means more than you know. Have a nice day😁

[@Jules416]

@scarletweb2106 🫂🫂🫂. If I ever find a genie in a lamp and get 3 wishes, 1 of them will be to stop hate and bullying. No one should be ashamed of being different. They should celebrate it❤️‍🔥💯

[@ronjoe17]

I hope that, as we continue getting representation, that we’re able to fully move past the ‘autistic savant’ and ‘only the nerdy/science-obsessed characters can be autistic’ mindsets. Characters like Bill Green and Raph from Rise of the TMNT feel so much more relatable to me as autistic rep through both their traits and their struggles, and given that autism is truly a spectrum, it’s always good to have that variety in interests and traits, as well as in the age/gender/ethnicity of the characters as you said.

[@SunnylandProds]

This is why I love my headcanon of June also being into rollercoasters, because it absolutely seems like it would be right up her alley, and it’s totally not me projecting or anything. 😂

[@gracekim1998]

Oh um Ron, just to point out: everyone is smart in different ways 😅 there’s emotional, social, intellectual etc there will be people in real life into science too but I get your concern that it might give this impression that we’re all THAT smart when that’s not the case 😅which is fine. I um hope that makes sense 😅 I think I have a stickler for logical thinking and it’s possible that can annoy people 😳😅 but I suck badly at maths 🤷‍♀️ oh and um Donnie is of the low empathy variety as in he still feels emotion but works hard to understand social situations and express his emotions openly more and the way he learns to accept magic is related too

[@xavierashford9072]

Wait, I thought Donnie was the autism rep. You think Raph probably has it too?

[@ronjoe17]

Yeah! Raph just has those vibes to me. He hyperfixates on wrestling and bears, having what others may see as ‘childish’ interests (I.e. his teddies) and phobias (Mrs. Cuddles/puppets), and he tends to stim a lot by shaking or pumping his fists. He’s on the more emotional side of the spectrum, often reacting with tears or yelling when he’s REALLY feeling passionate or intensely about something, being more likely to have meltdowns than the other turtles. What I really relate to though are his communication quirks - namely when he says stuff that makes perfect sense to him but no one else (“yeah, but when I was his age, I was two years old!”) or when he overexplains himself to avoid being misunderstood (his whole bit with explaining what a week was in the ep Pizza Pit”). There’s other small examples and things I relate to, but these are the ones off the top of my head.

[@SunnylandProds]

@@ronjoe17 you know, I would absolutely love to see other people do analysis videos like this about shows they watch!

[@PantaroParatroopa]

I'm planning on going into the games industry, and there is some autism representation in my planned projects. In fact, my most major project has two explicitly autistic major characters, one of which is my Disney fandom personified, but by a massive coincidence, the other one bears a striking resemblance to June. Or rather, June bears a striking resemblance to her because this current design of my character has been around since 2014.

[@SunnylandProds]

That sounds amazing!

[@toadrice]

Watching this kinda helped me feel better about being Autistic

[@SunnylandProds]

You shouldn’t feel bad about being autistic!!

[@colorgachagamer3255]

I headcanon Connor (PJ Masks) as ADHD and Jake (Jake and the Neverland Pirates) as mostly Autistic but I also see Jake having ADHD as well.

[@Deadmothdonoteat]

PJ MASKS HAS BEEN MENTIONED!! RAHHHH 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@definingdisney]

I think this is my new favorite video you made, Chandler. You did such a great job at explaining ad/hd & autism. It's nice to finally have a video of someone explaining representation in different DTVA shows.

[@SunnylandProds]

This is definitely my favorite video, too.

[@jturner2577]

1:13:16 which is why i love Comic Conventions, Film Festivals, Movie Screenings etc. If there's a silent movie screening happening in Rhode Island, i put my Maximum Effort into seeing them.

[@KirbyStarAnimation]

Lock stock and peril is my 4th favorite episode of season 1 and is in my top ten favorite episodes of the show. It’s basically just ADHD the episode which makes it so relatable. And Lunella is probably the most relatable to me since I also tend to get exxxxtreeemly passionate about my interests no matter how silly or kiddish they’re.

[@SunnylandProds]

And the infodumping!!

[@KirbyStarAnimation]

@@SunnylandProds Yep it’s super relatable I tend to over explain most things I really like.

[@SunnylandProds]

@@KirbyStarAnimationLunella is 1000% right about the bagels BTW

[@LambentLight00]

Agatha being a fellow BPD autistic person makes me so happy ^^ Hmmm... I headcanon Haruhi from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya as autistic personally : o

[@EyeBallMonster]

First off, I just wanted to say thanks for making this video! I love June and Marcy because I relate to them so much! As someone with autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia, I feel seen and heard. I can see that June's character was made so well and full of love! They have researched and got someone with autism to play her, and she did a fantastic job! I wish we see more of her, especially with Darryl! The fact he listened to her and remembered the item she needed to complete the Phantom Canister and the fact Darryl made an effort and extraordinary lengths to not only listen to her but act in it and got her the final piece, effectively saving the freaking world! Also, Darryl has ADHD for sure, and I see the signs. I love that the shows made this an episode of acceptance and understanding because Darryl has his spark and expresses himself in incredible ways. Darryl is a good kid, and I think the teachers and principal need to understand he is just expressing himself. As for Marcy, I relate to her in that I feel scared to share my hiperfunciónes in cartoons, animation, Tgamm, Guinea PigsGenia, and squishy stuffed animals. They know a few but not as many of my favorite shows like Amphibia, Owl House, The Ghost, and Molly McGee because I fear they may not like them or they do what Marcy's friends did, just straight up ignore them. I'm not saying they need to like them, but I'm just scared they will understand why I love them. The only one in my family who at least understands is my sister, who loves Gravity Falls, and I convinced her to watch Amphibia. By the way, she loves it. For my own life, I need to advocate for my needs and ask for help when I need it. I'm very fortunate and blessed to have been in a loving family that will take the time to help me in school and now college. It was not easy, especially when I was young, due to my meltdowns at school and stress. But they were there to help me feel accepted, like a human being, and not some burden. And I thank God every day for that! If you have a disability, please listen to my advice; don't let anyone say your disability is a curse. It's a gift! A gift that you have to make them your wings and fly with the birds in the sky! Make them your wings and show the world who you are and what you can achieve! Don't be after to ask for help when things get hard, and when you need to advocate for your needs, speak to those you know will help you. We are all in this together, and we are all stars. And we're not the same; we're different in a good way; we make each other strong...wait for, that's High School Musical, lol! But still. Now, I hope you have a great day, and God bless! 😁😁😁

[@ultimatedisneycruiselinefa5112]

1:04:11 I definitely know how Marcy felt with that helmet lowered on her head. I felt the same way at Stitch’s Great Escape. They had those very uncomfortable shoulder restraints that hurt sooo bad. I felt sooo uncomfortable with the restraints lowering on us…I had that same uncomfortableness Marcy had. The moment the helmet lowered, I got Stitch’s Great Escape flashbacks when the restraints lowered, I got so scared. I have autism as well, and that attraction and episode was overstimulating. I thought TRON Lightcycle Run was gonna feel like Stitch’s Great Escape, but it actually felt like Avatar Flight Of Passage, very comfy. On most Disney and Universal rides, I wear noise canceling headphones on a lot of rides, but some rides are not that noisy for me, like The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Dumbo The Flying Elephant, Living with the Land, Gran Fiesta Tour feat. The Three Caballeros, Alien Swirling Saucers, Triceratop Spin, Festival of the Lion King, Kang and Kodos Twirl n Hurl, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure, and The Dr Seuss Trolley Train Ride. You made an amazing video right there. Best video EVER. I subbed to your channel! 🥰👏

[@SunnylandProds]

I think those restraints did bring an appropriate sense of unease and discomfort for a really effective psychological horror attraction, (Alien Encounter) but definitely less so for a Stitch attraction. I only did Stitch a couple of times and I don’t have a strong memory of the restraints, but then again, I still can’t stand the seat poke and crawling effects on Tough to Be a Bug, so I think my sense of touch is still dialed up to a 12. Honestly, I think that’s the main reason I like balloons so much, it’s the tactile way they feel! Anyways, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Feel free to join the Discord server if you wanna chat some more!!

[@ultimatedisneycruiselinefa5112]

@@SunnylandProdsThanks! However, I’m not *BUGGED* by It’s Tough To Be a Bug. I used to be, mainly because of Hopper, the Spiders, and the Stinkbug smell, but it’s not scary for me anymore, but however I still stand up at the hornet part, but I do stay seated when the bugs exit the theater bumping the bottoms of the seats, which doesn’t poke too badly, the hornets kinda feel like a…probably like a spiky touch or an allergy skin test. To be honest, I’m sad that that show is leaving soon, like I’d rather have Zootopia next to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, like once you’re off the train, go left for Rafiki, or right for Zootopia. That way they can include both the show AND the ride from Shanghai. Even though I also love Indy and Encanto, I don’t want the Dinosaur stuff to leave! I was scared of dinosaur but I got used to it and loved it! I mainly loved Triceratop Spin at Dinoland.

[@Isopoda]

I love this kind of video. It’s great when a character is canonically autistic and it works. Makes me happy all the time.

[@IronKnight2402]

In Phineas and Ferb, on the episode "Bully Bromance Breakup", we can see Phineas & Ferb breaking down because they couldn't build anything (as Baljeet wants to climb Mt. Danville without any help from them).

[@SunnylandProds]

Honestly, I’d be down if they did confirm that Phineas and Ferb are both on the spectrum. With Ferb, I just don’t think there’s enough info to draw a conclusion about him being autistic or not.

[@beaufonville4454]

I have Autism myself, and I appreciate you making this! So thank you so much!

[@SunnylandProds]

Thank you for watching!!

[@beaufonville4454]

@@SunnylandProds You're most welcome partner!🤠😎👍💯

[@themysterfox8695]

Ayyy, this is a brilliant video! My uncle was diagnosed with aspergers (because it was the 80s) and while my mother was never diagnosed (ALSO because it was the 80s) as she got older, she began to suspect that she, my older sister and myself were autistic as we became adults. Anyway, im claiming Lunella Lafayettee bc i was also a black kid who was really into STEM and somewhat adverse to change.

[@SunnylandProds]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Cricketboiii_14]

I loved this video, my uncle and one of my friends both have autism! My uncle has a 2nd degree autism, he has speech issues despite being really sociable and very kind. On the other hand, if it wasn't because of his HIGH sensitivity to loud noises (even a dog bark disturbs him) no one could notice he was autistic.

[@TheRealMamaBee]

When i was a child i got diagnosed with adhd. It wasnt until last years that i finally stopped my medication after having it all my life. Im finally able to properly deal with my adhd without being Medicated. I can figure out everything i like and i dont like, what textures put me off what ones i like ect. These shows really help me mentally. Growing up i didn't have representation like this so it's really nice to see

[@ZZFG]

It’s great that you put a lot of dedication to this video. As an autistic person myself, I really loved what you have to say. Thank you for this amazing video, Chandler!

[@SunnylandProds]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexjewett7455]

On the subject of neurodivergence in ducktales, it would be easier to list the autistic traits huey doesn't have, than to list the ones he does. Not to mention Boyd basically being a giant autism allegory in his second major appearance. I also strongly headcanon Dewey as adhd.

[@SunnylandProds]

Love that!!

[@sarasplenda]

I’m watching (at least the first part of) this right after having therapy and it’s just really interesting to me because that’s kinda what I talked about today, how I feel like sometimes I just need help expressing that I need help. Everyone always says “communicate! Advocate for yourself!” But what am I supposed to do when the trouble I’m having IS communicating? And the attitudes autism speaks has? That’s a feeling I’ve continually been bringing up for weeks, that everyone kinda subconsciously sees you as a burden and that the things that make you YOU are wrong and need to be fixed. I have several disabilities, mental and physical, and sometimes it’s hard not to feel like people are just helping you with the expectation that you’ll just “get better” on your own and someday won’t need help anymore.

[@ArtisticHH57]

Knowing what I know about the proud family and Molly McGee, it makes me really want to see a movie where where penny proud confronts everybody and the McGee become her new guardians.

[@SWFLElevators]

I really admire this video, and you did this very well. I really like these headcanons on characters being Autisic and/or have ADHD. I can see Tina from Bob's Burgers definately being autistic, with how she acts. Doofenshmirtz, I actually never thought of him having ADHD, to be honest lol. I'm also on the spectrum and can relate to some of these examples. Loud noises, used to bother me. Some still do, but some don't really bother me anymore. Fixations is another one. One of mine are elevators. There's just something about them, they're just really cool, especially old elevators. I also struggled with social skills when I was a kid, which I have since improved on. There are a few other things about this I could also relate, but that's all I got right now lol. I really liked this video, this was well put together! Keep it up!

[@KirbyStarAnimation]

Throughout my whole life my family would always ask why do I still play or buy more plushies. My response was always I just think they’re neat and great to sleep with and carry around. They eventually started understanding especially when my mom and dad found out I had autism and my dad would do a little hand single when I was starting to get ahead of myself while talking to help.

[@SunnylandProds]

I love plushies so much!!! I don’t think I’m interested in them in the same way I’m interested in balloons, but of course, I’ve been having a blast taking my Molly plushie everywhere and taking pictures with her!

[@KirbyStarAnimation]

@@SunnylandProds I get that. Plushies have always been that one object I can’t get enough of and I’m not a collector I just think they’re neat.

[@SunnylandProds]

@@KirbyStarAnimation there’s something undeniably comforting about having a whole bunch of plushies! (Especially ones you can snuggle with!)

[@KirbyStarAnimation]

@@SunnylandProds Definitely

[@TheLeastExpected23]

Thank you for making this and having all those on the autism spectrum (myself included) have a voice for this topic!

[@SunnylandProds]

It was such a blast making this video! Thank you!

[@kamenriderloud6570]

Great video, dude! My hyperfixations are listening to soundtracks, scoring/editing music to picture, animation, and drawing. I also like animation. Going to anime/game/comic book conventions are where I feel a sense of belonging.

[@DatMLG_Gamer6592]

Hell yeah! :D

[@thepokemonadventureandmore2206]

I really appreciate this video I have ADHD(and possible autism but that isnt confirmed but I have my suspicions) and seeing more representations in media and people coming out discussing it really is amzing! Ever since I was a young child Ive always been a weird kid and I felt pretty alone for a lot of my life because of my neurodivergence so seeing it being spread around and making all the neurodivergence people less lonely and embrace their differences

[@ccherry.berryy]

1:03:57 I struggle to look people in the eye sometimes hits different after her literal real world diagnosis (I didn’t know that happened but I think that’s awesome)

[@justmadzchillingfr]

I loved this video sooo much !! You explained adhd and autism perfectly and I love all the representation that are in the disney tva shows !!!!

[@SunnylandProds]

Thanks for literally being June, Madz!!!

[@justmadzchillingfr]

@@SunnylandProds aww!! your welcome !!!

[@Targetstrike]

as someone who also has ADHD and is also on the less intense end of the autism spectrum, personally one of my sensory triggers is when cloth (like a bedsheet) is scratched at a certain level, I always hated how it made my brain feel

[@HannahBoltForever]

Finished the video now! Thank you so much for this. I was diagnosed with autism a little under a year ago at 26. It’s been very freeing and validating for me to finally know that about myself. I had a therapist who thought I had “Asperger’s” when I was in high school, but I refuted it, wanting to prove I could be “the way I was” without being disabled. Looking back, that was just my internalized ableism talking, because it kind of translates to “it’s ok to make fun of someone as long as they’re disabled,” when in reality, disabled or not, no one should be made fun of for who they are. I started pursuing a diagnosis over 3 years ago and was relieved to finally get to it last summer. Like you, I have hyperfocused on animation and theme parks for most of my life, as well as Disney Channel. One of the shows that I’ve hyperfixated on the most has been Liv and Maddie and I headcanon Liv as autistic (naive, plays with her hands and hair, struggles to make friends, always wants to talk about her acting career even if others don’t wanna hear it, etc.) Darkwing Duck is among my my hyperfixations as well, so hearing that story about Bushroot made me super happy! I also love Big City Greens and in particular the episode where they go to the library, especially because of the great ending in which Bill accepts Cricket’s need for visuals and is happy for him to read comic books and graphic novels. I don’t have ADHD, but I know its symptoms can overlap with autism, and reading for me got more challenging as I got older as there were more words, fewer pictures, and the subject matter became more mature while I was still into “kids’ stuff.” Thank you again for this and all you do, keep it up! ❤

[@rowan404]

Your mention of It’s Tough to Be a Bug reminded me of when I had a meltdown at that attraction in Animal Kingdom. It was basically an overstimulation speedrun.

[@christopherrichards2350]

That was a great video of autism and ADHD representation. I definitely see both Luz Noceda and Marcy Wu as autistic because of their special interest in fantasy. I like June in The Ghost & Molly McGee. I used to think that Libby might be autistic but I definitely see that Molly McGee as ADHD.

[@tony_2024]

Thank u Sunnyland Productions for this awesome video

[@freddogrosso9835]

This was awesome! Instant sub. I love Bob's Burgers. They're so loving and supporting of each other. Not only the Belchers, but the whole town has their moments.

[@Jerotero]

As someone with ADHD(somewhere in the middle with "severity" not sure what the correct word is) the filter most people have is just non existent if I am thinking something its gonna come out of my mouth wether I want that to happen or not. For some reason I tend to be really weird when it comes to loud noises I think it depends on who or what is making it I'm not sure(whether I have taken my medicine definitely impacts my reaction)but generally I will react in one of these ways : not care, want to yell back at whoever is making noise, or get as far away from the noise as possible. 18:26 Its kind of baffling that there are people who think that "Disorders" like ADHD and ASD are wrong and need to be fixed. Any currently documented disorder has existed since humans have existed it makes sense. Take ADHD a main trait I immediately think of, and I see with myself, is multi taksing aspect(which can more easily be done because the brain is sending signals faster than average). From what I know our distant ancestors brains were likely structured slightly different but I assume ADHD still existed if you think about it being able to multitask would lead to that individual having a higher fitness(is less likely to be killed). Someone with ASD and or better knowledge of the disorder could make a better argument than I could for how individuals with ASD would also have a higher fitness when humans were hunter gathers.

[@jackpearce367]

I’m autistic myself and greatly appreciate this

[@WestieFromtheEast]

My top special interest is voice actor/cartoon trivia. It has come in handy at trivia contests during conventions, and I love learning all the connections between shows, creators, and actors!

[@jturner2577]

June Chen is someone who i'd have definitely befriended in Middle School. And the on-screen representation i wish i had growing up in the late 2000s.

[@ccherry.berryy]

47:33 bro this whole episode made me cry- shit I’m crying now just thinking about it

[@randomchannel1184]

June is the greatest character ever made, and you can’t convince me otherwise!

[@SunnylandProds]

I love her so much!!

[@cloudiiroses]

IM SO EXCITED IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOREVER AHHHHH

[@SunnylandProds]

WHOO!!!

[@ShrimpSalad1]

Great video! I watched through the entire thing and I loved it! A lot of the things you said were really really accurate and I could resonate with a lot of of it. Seeing how some of these characters could be autistic or autistic coded makes a lot of sense and I’m glad that you brought it up. I also agree with you on the aspect of June and Darrell‘s friendship. I think it’s really great and I’m glad June was in the show! Thank you for making this. I’m sure it took a long time, but it was worth it and I really loved watching it! Representation in media is really important and I agree with you with the fact that it needs to be done well and a lot of shows do it really well and I’m glad that you brought them up! The stream was so much fun and I will definitely be staying tuned for future videos!

[@IronKnight2402]

(commenting to appease the algorithm) Jokes aside, this is a well-done video on a very important topic that more people should be aware on. Can't wait for the upcoming content on this channel.

[@SunnylandProds]

Thank you so much!

[@teddyfurstman1997]

Nice Video on Autism and Representation. Happy Autism Acceptance Month.

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

Tackling something serious is still okay in TV Shows and Movies

[@TheInfintyithGoofball]

a GREAT video about representation as always! thank you Sunnyland productions.

[@bluestar4408]

Some of my Animated Neurodivergent HCs: Sprig from Amphibia: ADHD, he is often not very good at staying on topic and is very impulsive throughout the series Todd Chavez from BoJack Horseman: Autism, he had a special interest in a game (so much that it was self destructive) and has trouble reading social cues.

[@SunnylandProds]

Yeah, I've had some other people mention Sprig, too!

[@bluestar4408]

@@SunnylandProds Omg I love your channel (it is what got me into Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur) :)

[@SunnylandProds]

Thank you! That's always gratifying to hear!

[@SonofMrPeanut]

RE: Agatha Early words of mine were also TV related. Maybe because it's what Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was on, but my first sentence was "This is CBS."

[@SunnylandProds]

Hey everyone! I want to know! What are some hyperfixations you have?

[@SunnylandProds]

As I mention in the video, I’m obsessed with theme parks, balloons, cartoons…

[@toadrice]

SpongeBob, Mario, Kirby, The Ghost and Molly McGee, and Peanuts (Charlie Brown) are some of my current hyperfixations

[@SunnylandProds]

@@toadrice Ever been to Knott’s Berry Farm?

[@toadrice]

@@SunnylandProds I haven't

[@corvcorv]

TMNT, Pokemon, Sonic, Invader Zim, radiochemistry (radioactive materials and how they work and how they affect people and what happens in nuclear accidents), mechanisms of action in medications, meteorology, genetics, queer microlabels, and voice actors! Among others, ofc. Not all of these are current hyperfixations but are commonly recurring special interests for me that I get extremely invested in for an extended period of time. Currently invested in TMNT, Pokemon, radiochemistry, and voice acting!

[@alexanderklepp]

Nice video! I have autism and I really see myself in Dipper Pines.

[@SunnylandProds]

I, too hate doing laundry!

[@Xxme232xX]

You and everyone involved cooked with this one, its awesome!!

[@SunnylandProds]

Thank you!!!

[@navada4789]

Love your videos from what I’ve watched so far! I’m also AuDHD and I love how we all come together! Love the convo about high/low functioning labels!! I found out I was autistic 3 years ago, and it makes soooooo much sense.

[@louherman9375]

Excellent work Chandler! I'm now actually wondering If I should see about an autism diagnosis after thinking about all the signs you mentioned in the video...

[@Journey_On1]

I finally got around to watching your video - thanks for sharing! Great video, very thorough. I'm happy to see all the ADHD and autism representation in media.

[@SuperIceAndFire]

As a man of autism, I love this video

[@tony_2024]

@SuperIceAndFire I agree with u on this. I'm autistic as well

[@Kayclau]

I'm autistic and there's so much I'd like to share here regarding my experience with the world, but I want to focus on 2 things. First, I really hate that in the Argentinian dub of TGAMM they make June say she "is a person with autism". I know it's not the same for everyone and if anyone reading this has autism and doesn't identity with it that's okay, really, but autism is a big part of me and my identity and I was really looking forward to that little moment when I see someone who is like me in a show I love actually identifying herself as autistic. I remember a little back I was talking to someone else about autism as an identity and something that stood with me was that "I was stuck with the old way" because the "socially approved" te is person with autism . But that's just not true to me. I don't HAVE autism, it's not something alien to me or just a small part of me and my daily life it's not worth bringing up, it's not just a couple disabilities, a few quirks and a special ID, I AM autistic, I live autistic, I experience the world in an autistic manner, everything about me is shaped by autism, if I didn't "have" autism I won't just get a little different, I might as well be a totally different person. I WOULD NOT be me. And I think NT people often miss that. The second thing I want to bring up is that, for a month now, I've been working on the census of my country, I've been for days on end going door to door surveying people and interacting with so many people. It's something that is way out of my confort zone. And it has been so much fun! It has also been a source of quiet stress and I constantly fear the day I won't be able to get up, or I have a meltdown, but so far the experience has been amazing. I don't think I ever had a problem interacting with people, but just like Marcy, I can count in one hand the number of people I feel I've genuinely connected with. And it has hurt every time I had to let go... Anyway, census fun! What am I going to do once it's over!?

[@SunnylandProds]

Chat with us in the comments!

[@JERealize]

Oh, I worked for the US Census a few years back. It was an experience, alright. A lot of people who were skeptical of me, sure, but lots who were nice to talk to. My mind tends to focus on the negatives, though. Like how I got bit by a dog one month in and basically lost my job after that. (The case has been resolved, if you're asking. I'll probably keep the details to myself, though. Oversharing has led to... consequences.)

[@rowan404]

I just thought of something from my past that was so autistic of me. I was diagnosed at age 4 and went to a special education school from ages 12-15, but even there, I stuck out like a sore thumb. My school uniform shirt had blue, green, and red variants. Every morning, upon entering homeroom, I would see what color shirts everyone was wearing, and if they fit into one of the following categories, it would be a specific “shirt day”: All one color- Green/Blue/Red shirt day All green or blue- Earth shirt day All green or red- Christmas shirt day Since there were only 4-5 kids per class and red shirts weren’t very popular, there would be a specific shirt day rather frequently. However, if all but one student aligned with a certain shirt day, I would call out the person who “ruined” it. For example, this one time, everyone in our class wore a blue or green shirt except for a kid named Sergio, and I exclaimed, “Sergio! You ruined Earth shirt day!” And this continued until I stopped going to that school _halfway through 10th grade._ How the heck did people put up with me and my blatant autism?!

[@SunnylandProds]

😂 that’s super fun, I love that.

[@ShadowPenguin]

Folks after 20-30 year since ADA we who are on the neurodiverse spectrum finally have representation and hope to see more.

[@ccherry.berryy]

56:57 I WANNA CATCH UP SO BAD IT LOOKS SO GOOD AND EVERYTHING IVE SEEN FROM IT IS FANTASTIC

[@TheITinFIT]

I’ve rarely seen a video like this where I feel so…seen. And judging by the (mostly) sane-for-a-change comments section, I can see you moved a great many other people too, Chandler. You handled this topic well and you did a great job incorporating your personal experiences too. Agatha’s rant was perfect, and I love how much, well, love you showed to the various characters and shows who got this kind of representation right. I really can’t praise this video enough. Thank you so much for all the work you put into this 😊💖🌈🎈

[@SunnylandProds]

Thank you for the kind words! This was a massive passion project, and I’m so proud of how it turned out!

[@pennysanchez7656]

I literally got an Autism Care commercial before this video started playing.

[@SunnylandProds]

Is that good or bad?

[@pennysanchez7656]

@@SunnylandProds Good, since it's perfect timing.

[@ArtisticHH57]

I noticed a Candace against the universe poster on your wall. You should talk about that movie poster in a future video!

[@SunnylandProds]

That poster is super weird, too! Like, the hell is Lil Nas doing there? (I know why, but it’s a long story)

[@ArtisticHH57]

Thanks for making that short. It means a lot to me. By the way are you going to next year’s NYCC Comic Con?

[@awesomeocelot7475]

Should’ve gotten Darryl’s voice actress to join June’s for the roller coaster thing you’re making.

[@SunnylandProds]

Well, that wasn’t Sue Ann Pien, that was actually our friend Madz!

[@awesomeocelot7475]

@@SunnylandProds she sounds very similar and I mean VERY similar good job on her.

[@SunnylandProds]

Madz is incredible!

[@awesomeocelot7475]

Honestly the thumbnail is absolutely adorable!❤❤

[@SunnylandProds]

Cookie did an amazing job!! I was gonna ask for balloons to be included, and then Cookie asked me first.

[@axolotlandpangolin]

leaving an extra comment to help this video get in the algorithm!

[@SunnylandProds]

Let’s keep that going!! But I wanna have actual conversations with everyone. You wanna talk about balloons? :D

[@axolotlandpangolin]

@@SunnylandProds your balloons are awesome! :D

[@SunnylandProds]

@@axolotlandpangolin Do you like popping them, or are you like me where you don’t pop them?

[@SiRenfield]

Loren Bouchard’s previous show Home Movies also has very strong neurodivergent vibes, particularly how Brendon will somehow incorporate movies in whatever situation he’s in like it’s his primary means of understanding the world. Similarly I’m convinced every member of Dethklok + Charles from Metalocalypse are all some kind of neurodivergent

[@Tacom4ster]

I'm trying to make two characters that are both autistic but opposite personalities, but get along in an odd couple situation as part of a larger tear

[@Tacom4ster]

I misspelled "team" but I dare not edit to lose your heart :D

[@pip9533]

Got diagnosed later than most people, and the balloon tangent was so relatable. Maybe not specifically balloons, but more generally the idea of controlling noise. Loud crowds and fireworks? Nope no way. Listening to my own music, trying to find the background music playing in the Japan pavillion at Epcot? Syncing music on my headphones with a ride I’m on? The best.

[@SunnylandProds]

Have you been on Cosmic Rewind yet?? What’s your favorite song on it??

[@LibbysCartoons]

ahh good video as always! i am not autistic / have ADHD but i had related alot to this video with my experiences growing up. During school and even years that is as early to first grade i was moved from a big class to a smaller one. I had no idea why since I was so young and my parents never really explained it, but it was alot more slower paced and i got more help. my school distract has always 'classified' me as having a learning disability (since i do have a speech disorder and i didn't start talking at the age when kids were sorta supposed to. i was behide, i couldn't pronounce things correctly, which with growing up with 3 different languages it was overwhelming and couldn't comprehend it at all) over the years ive realized that instead of one teacher i would have two in the room to help and others like me, who were in collab classes. but i really hated the school classification of it all, i didn't feel as smart or 'normal' because i wasn't in a 'normal' class setting, ive lived like this all my life. and i understand the experiences people have when they feel like they dont fit in a certain box. i stim, vocal stim, and i get really happy when i see one of my main interest or when i talk about it .. 💚

[@BrandonCroker]

Wonderful video, you are awesome!

[@theemperorsnewpodcast]

watched this when it premiered. don't have a lot to say other than good work Chandler. hopefully this comment will help boost engagement some.

[@SunnylandProds]

Thank you, Micah!

[@BriskiStewart]

Not me as a autistic 18 years old wants to see Julia and Elmo in Grouchland. And Me being Tywla IF Nickelodeon is making a monster high sequel when Frankie is the target and I relate really well with that monster. (Except for loud noises unless for horror)

[@Pika999]

I know I commented on this video a while back, but I've recently gotten back into Phineas and Ferb and I personally see Phineas as AuDHD, and Doof is DEFINITELY ADHD. I know you said that you don't see Ferb as autistic, but personally I'm with the group that does. Though at the end of the day, it's all headcanons anyway, and as long as we all respect each other's headcanons, it's all good.

[@bryangustafson2748]

I have a bit of a hyperfixation on loud noises. I recognize the noise before anyone else does and tend towards "being louder than the loud noise" as Rebecca Parham puts it.

[@SunnylandProds]

That’s fascinating!

[@SunnylandProds]

Well, I have to ask, how do you feel about balloons?

[@bryangustafson2748]

Funny story, I actually vary the tone of my voice over time because of this. The hyperfixation once made me shout at a concert and then lower my voice after I noticed people hearing me. I was very happy when I got noticed by friends for being considerate of volume levels.

[@bryangustafson2748]

I like balloons and decorating with ribbons. My preference is balloons as decor, but I will pop them if a friend says that they like noise. I was just thinking "I like the idea of people who smile at a balloon popping, but I'll be quiet if that's what they want that too."

[@Kiwi_animation]

I kinda like the fact that most of the time...we see female characters having autism( i will just talk about autism....because i know more about this subject than ADHD ) . Because for a long time , autism was considered as a " boy thing" . Because a girl that was more sensible....looked more normal than a boy . Now, autism is known for not being an only boys thing . But really i like that detail ( even tho maybe they didnt think of this ...still is cool tho)

[@DanielGarcia-mr3fl]

When you were talking about big thunder, I thought you were gonna go to that whole thing with the lift hill and how loud it was for me when I was younger it was just way too loud

[@SunnylandProds]

Yeah, that last enclosed lift is pretty loud.

[@meatkirbo]

I hear no end of people talking about sensory issues, and I fully understand that. If a food isn’t the right texture, I physically cannot keep eating. With sounds and touch being even worse due to increased sensitivity! Lack of a sense of smell does that to a person