Heartbreak High ACTUALLY AUTISTIC Representation FINALLY!

FINALLY, there is an accurate representation of an #actuallyautistic character being represented by an #actuallyautistic actor on Netflix's new show #heartbreakhigh
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[@Mojohjohjoh]

I went to on of Chloe's book signings a few weeks ago and she said that in one of the later episodes where she has a meltdown, the crew made sure everything was as safe as possible for her. So it was the last scene filmed on a Friday so she would have the whole weekend to recover, it was a closed set and they said they would only try for it once. If they didn't get the shot, they didn't get the shot. Also, her boyfriend was there to drive her back to the hotel so he could look after her. Accommodations aren't too hard!!

[@MomontheSpectrum]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!

[@sylviabarnes5928]

That's amazing! And I'm surprised they did it in one take, it turned out really well

[@amandamandamands]

Chloe Hayden has said that the writers contacted her while they were writing and got her input when they were writing for her character and adjusted their scripts based on her input as to what was realistic to her. The wardrobe she also said that as a part of the fitting process she was giving feedback for how they also fit her sensory wise and a couple of outfits were scrapped because of that and others were adjusted. Don't know how much was the writers and how much was Chloe as she quite often does have the glittery makeup on and wears bright clothing. She is also an ambassador for Yellow Ladybugs which is an Australian autistic organisation that focuses on autistic girls and gender diverse people For people who are interested Chloe's book is called Different, Not Less

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Thanks for sharing this info!

[@amandamandamands]

@@williamoarlock8634 Nice thing to comment especially as you are doing it on an autistic channel, or are you just jealous that they are achieving things

[@williamoarlock8634]

@@amandamandamands Thunberg was born to wealthy parents. Hayden was 'an entrepreneur at 16' out of 'eye sparkles' - it's not jealousy it's indignation.

[@amandamandamands]

@@williamoarlock8634 Sorry indignation of what that causes you to need to use a slur to describe them, I don't know much about Thunberg (besides the wealthy parents and she is into climate action), Hayden I do follow though and she left school because of bullying, has overcome and ED and wants to build awareness for autistics, what is to hate about that.

[@williamoarlock8634]

@@amandamandamands I remain ugly, loveless and worthless while ugly creatures like these - who produce/are born to money - find being ugly a 'gift and a superpower'...How can I not hate it/them?

[@tottythetwink6189]

I love the representation and the accuracy of her character so much. That confrontation scene really hit home being a late diagnosed adult. I even still get comments from my SO about how everyone is a little autistic and that I might not even be, just like the date said. But I'm still learning how to unmask and didn't know the words to defend myself and correct him in the moment.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

I know it's very cathartic to watch this play out on the screen. very validating

[@CatsandHatsCrochet]

“Do you ever feel like you’re crying but you’re not crying” lol yessss

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Lol so glad you get it

[@cowboylikepaisley]

you should update us when you’ve finished the season! chloe really did such a wonderful job throughout, and it sounds like all the people behind the scenes were really wonderful with accommodating her and changing her character as needed. i love her youtube channel, she’s such a ray of sunshine 🥰

[@MomontheSpectrum]

I was just thinking I might have to make another video! I hear it just keeps getting better. Watching more tonight.

[@mamadoom9724]

Everyone seems to hate Sheldon from big bang theory’s autistic representation but I love it. I relate to Sheldon in so many ways. Now I want to watch heartbreak high and see what I think. Quinny sounds amazing. By the way, your channel makes me feel very seen too 💜

[@buttercxpdraws8101]

Chloe Hayden also has a pretty big KZbin channel regarding autism. Highly recommend her content on YT, especially for teen and young girls on the spectrum.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Thank you!❤

[@shanty83goth]

I’ve been following Chloe for years now, she used to call herself princess aspien. Her book is “different not less”. Heartbreak high was a tv show here in Australia in the 90’s I think… this new one is a new version of it. Chloe does a great job with her character… though she does it so well it’s like she’s just being herself 😊 She is also a public speaker at high schools and conferences.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this info.

[@sueannevangalen5186]

Oh my gosh, imagine hearing dialogue about masking on a TV show 🥰. We don't have Netflix -- maybe I'll check out some of Chloe's other stuff. What's her full name?

[@sueannevangalen5186]

Never mind, I just read it in the comment below

[@Kasiarzynka]

Thank you for reminding me about this show. I watched many videos by Chloe and I saw her talk about being in the show a few months ago. Literally only started watching it because of it. I'm two episodes in but so far, Chloe's character seems to have so much of Chloe in the way she speaks, the energy etc. Love to see the director and the crew take her input into account :) Edit: I completely forgot about the glitter on Queenie's face! Chloe wear it in her videos, too (or at least used to) :)

[@wickedwest89]

Was excited with this development as Chloe (actor) told her followers about the project and the show!!! I have followed Chloe (actor) for a longtime. No skepticism with Chloe if you’ve followed her on KZbin…she wouldn’t have gone into this project without being able to be her true self! Check her out on KZbin and/or Instagram, especially her interviews with the media on HER channel. Spelling is Chloe Hayden

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Thanks for sharing Lori!! :)

[@wickedwest89]

Chloe Hayden and Paige Layle both speak very openly about autism, and both independently have not been shy about speaking out via videos about misrepresentation of autism in movies/film (eg they take huge issue with Sia who cast nonautistic Maddie Ziegler in her “movie”). Chloe and Paige do a great job of raising awareness, speaking their own truth, and are proponents of embracing ones neurodivergency - self ❤️ There are some great channels featuring individuals willing to share their struggles and successes - Paige Layle, Chloe Hayden, Purple Ella, Ruby of my Eye…and you❤️

[@whitneymason406]

So glad to hear more accurate representation! Hopefully more will follow. Representation from the autistic BIPOC community and nonspeakers is much needed!

[@MomontheSpectrum]

🎉❤

[@buttercxpdraws8101]

There are A LOT of Australian specific references throughout the series which will no doubt confuse Americans. If you need any translations for stuff that just seems weird or doesn’t make sense to you, let me know lol 😂

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Haha thanks i noticed a few of them and thought huh?!

[@BladeX11883]

that reminds me when I first started watching British shows or reading books and got really confused with the word torch. I was thinking the characters would pull out a stick with fire and then find out its a flashlight. its can be confusing for those specific cultural words.

[@nicolemarcak9021]

I looked up the trailer and realized I recognized her, shes also a youtuber and has tons of videos on autism and her experience

[@BekaEllen]

It's just Chloe being herself

[@jaamesfn]

My son recommended I watch Heartbreak High, and in the first episode; I was balling. "See Mum, she's like you" hearing my son say that was pretty awesome. I met her at her book signing and had no idea about her until I read her book after the signing. As an Australian, it means so much to me knowing that we are bringing some representation. I have so much to say but sick with covid.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Aw so cool you got to meet her!

[@sonjabarber9308]

I just had to share my excitement that there is also an ASEXUAL character on the show!!!!! I'd given up hope of ever seeing that in a realistic character on TV. Yay for representation!

[@MomontheSpectrum]

YAY!! As a mom I'm so happy that these representations are taking shape for future generations. Can you imagine having these when we were younger?

[@moleybear]

The representation gets better the further it goes. I think it’s ep 5 or 6 they show special interests.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

IM SO EXCITED!!

[@sylviabarnes5928]

The special interest scenes made me smile so much 😊 also did you notice community channel!? (the youtuber)

[@moleybear]

I follow Chloe Hayden.

[@valoriewilliams1]

I only got through 37 seconds of your video before I went to Netflix to search Heartbreak High! I’ll be back once I’m finished to watch the rest of your video.

[@amyrebeccaperez5240]

Thank you for being you 💗☺️😘

[@sunflower7045]

I feel blessed to have discovered this channel. 💖

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Im glad you’re here sun flower!

[@Lillyluvsanime]

I've been following Chloe Hayden's channel for a few years now and I love her and her content so much. She kind of feels like a friend and I'd love a chance to meet her some day. I haven't finished the video, I'm still early into it at the time of posting this comment, I just wanted to share some Chloe Hayden love here. Her book is called "Different Not Less" and it doesn't release in the U.S until April and I am so antsy to get my hands on one!

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Thanks so much for sharing and for spreading the Chloe love!

[@cowsonzambonis6]

Love Chloe’s channel, and love that she’s in a tv show, representing us. Couldn’t get past the first episode because of the story/content, but I definitely want to see the part you were talking about, so I’ll go back and watch that. Her book is great, by the way!

[@zusammen-musik-und-film]

I also love Quinnies Character and feeling represented by her soooo much!!! Thanks for your words about the role and the series

[@TheTalieincali]

Oh my love, wait until episode 5. I watch it all the time and I cry. Because I've never ever seen anyone do what I have so shamefully done when in meltdown. I LOVE Chloe

[@TheTalieincali]

Taylor, I was so immensely grateful to see my own flavor of ASD in Chloe. Representation is everything. 😍😍😍😍

[@CruzR1111]

Thanks for suggesting this show. It’s actually a remake of a very popular 90’s network Australian show. I’d been searching for Autistic shows and movies but most are based on the “stereotypes m” of what most NT people think autism is. The autistic female character id seen that seemed somewhat like me was Rhada Mitchell’s character (another Aussie actress) in Mozart & The Whale. Btw your channel is a godsend out of everyone I’ve watched in the last few weeks your experiences and descriptions of traits etc and also the language you use in terms of compassion, kindness, grace etc is most similar to me that I’ve found thus far. Your vid with your husband really made me and my husband laugh because it’s such a similar experience and my husband also had some real light bulb moments that I’m not bossy or OCD (the blinds, the lights, the dishes lol) and he is also extremely supportive and funny. I am genuinely grateful to have found your resources and having a 1 in 1 session with you in a few days! Love and gratitude from Sydney Australia. 🙏💗🥹

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Thanks rose! Looking forward to meeting with you 1-on-1 💗

[@CruzR1111]

@@MomontheSpectrum 😊🙏💗

[@PijamaGuitar]

Watching your vid and hearing about how you felt the character was an accurate portrayal/representation and relatable really made me smile 😊 will check it out.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

😊

[@Kayla868]

Can’t wait to see it and watch with my family to help them understand how I experience the world. 🙃 So hard to explain to others what it feels like.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

I know. So hard to explain but when I was watching I was like THIS!! THIS IS IT!

[@samuelbee8639]

when I first watched this show I had such an "I'm so autistic" moment, so there was this scene where Quinni asks people what a lazy kebab is (I didn't know this either), so Darren tells her it's 'giant flaps', and Quinni asks 'flaps?', and Darren kinda looks down, and I was like what (I'm German so he said "Lappen" which is also a piece of fabric/cloth, usually to clean stuff), does he mean his clothes which kind of looked like Lappen stitched together (using a bit of imagination), and I didn't understand what was meant until it was explicitly said what was meant by lazy kebab.

[@amyrebeccaperez5240]

That is amazing!!!!...I can't wait to watch it 💗

[@sylviabarnes5928]

Amazing representation 😊 It's been cool to see how many other people feel the same way, because I hadn't heard anything about heartbreak high before I watched it (all of season 1 in like 2 days 😂) And without anyone else's positive influence I was in awe of Quinni and how real she was 😭 I've been watching Chloe's KZbin since then and she's as lovely and awesome as you would expect 🙂

[@nolanogrady6528]

Hello. I look forward to checking out this show and watching it with my cat, Princess, who says hello. I'm so sorry that I missed your live chat, I was on a weekend trip with my family. I again, look forward to participating in the community group that I am registered for on November 17th.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

HI PRINCESS!

[@rebeckajarl3934]

I so agree with your thoughts on Quinni so far, how her friend help. And the trying to find a table! I have so been i the new loud, chaotic restaurant. If I had been her I probably would have run out during the find a table part, that was to much chaos and noise for me... have done that on dates not the first date but on dates. So beautiful, so far (also two episodes) I kinda like most of the characters we usually don't se so much, that might not get so big roles. So I'm intrigued. Yes episodes two so a wow I se me on tv feeling. The me I have to warn people about.

[@lisalafosse6179]

I loved that show! So glad you mentioned it...thanks again for your awesome help on this journey...

[@zoepatton6626]

A little off topic, but I saw your chunky bracelet and gasped a bit, because I literally made myself a chunky bracelet this week and it has been great for stimming. Plus it was super soothing to make. 10/10 would reccommend

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Yes!! My daughter “allowed” me to make one with her stretchy bands but only with these colors 😂

[@zoepatton6626]

@@MomontheSpectrum that's so cute! Mine isn't as cool as a stretchy band bracelet, it's just craft cord, but being able to run my fingers across the texture or just mess with it, and have something colourful to focus on is great

[@dinosaurs_rule]

As an autistic teenage girl, Quinni's character made me so happy

[@amyrebeccaperez5240]

Taylor I'd love to join some of the groups sometime but need one that is in the evening after 5pm. Will there be any in the evening or on Wednesday or the weekend?

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Yes! I have several groups on Saturday and Wednesday evenings at 6pm central. More info at www.MomOnTheSpectrum.life/coaching Would love to have you!

[@bedheadacademic]

I've been watching Chloe on KZbin and I love her. I wasn't sure if I was interested in watching the show, but after this I am curious

[@MomontheSpectrum]

yes i love chloe! 💌

[@narriparri]

I'm already waiting for the next ACG I will be able to participate ❤

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Yessss

[@IntrepidIanRinon]

From all the videos she has in the past, Chloe is also a One Direction fangirl. She just reviewed Harry Styles's newest album in one of her videos.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

KINDRED SPIRITS. :) Thanks for sharing

[@IntrepidIanRinon]

@@MomontheSpectrum I was also informed from Chloe's socials that Heartbreak High is getting a second season.

[@charliec2960]

Does Heartbreak High screen outside of Australia!?

[@chreudinegueur6367]

Yes, I have access to it from France, and Taylor seems to be watching it from the US

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Yes on Netflix!

[@jakestakeonautism9005]

@Chloehayden did a great job 👏!!

[@Jtyoutube2467]

She has her own KZbin channel chloe hayden check it out.

[@staceyruwoldt9158]

Thank you so much for this video amazing stuff!! 🥰 I just had a Autistic- meltdown not too long ago going back a couple of weeks

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Yesss! Many autistic people are highly empathetic and feel other people’s emotions strongly. It’s very overwhelming!

[@staceyruwoldt9158]

@@MomontheSpectrum thank you much I really appreciate your response! 😊 I thought so too as usually it takes a lot for me to actually cry, I don't cry easily 😘 .. In past meltdowns it would always involve thrashing uncontrollably and anxious sounds, this was the first time I had.... Actually broke down crying during an Autistic meltdown, I haven't cried in a meltdown since I was a child am now in my late- 20's 💗😘😌❤💜💚 xoxox

[@IllyDragonfly]

I do have a follow up question though...what do you mean by saying that the character in this series looked stereotypical autistic in the dressing? Do neurodivergent people tend to gravitate towards bold colors and patterns in the attire? I always thought it would be the opposite because of sensory overload. 0.o

[@MomontheSpectrum]

yeah the interesting thing is that I think autistic clothing probably does work on a spectrum too - some will prefer muted colors and oversized clothing for comfort. Others will like full expression with bright colors and fun vibes... I think either end represents autistic people but I think generally in the media autistic people are painted as kind of quirky people who dress "differently"

[@IllyDragonfly]

@@MomontheSpectrum I feel so called out, I've been super goth since 2018. One of my favourite outfits is oversized ripped on purpose sweaters which look like a rainbow or have an orange and black skeleton on the front XD And stupidly sassy t-shirts like 'I'm not weird, I'm limited edition!!!' I'm twelve on the inside XD

[@narriparri]

Me watching this: 😭❤

[@blossom654]

It’s really nice to feel recognized in art 🤩 I just saw the clip 🙌🏻 I feel very seen in the character Maddie in the 80s movie Splash🧜🏻‍♀️ Here an in-depth by Aspie Moomin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrZgKGjlK6reM0

[@MomontheSpectrum]

oooh so interesting! Thank you for sharing. I watched that movie when I was younger

[@RetroRogue.]

This is straight up corn.