Metamorphoses- Award winning animation short film (2021)

[@flamingtorrent2109]

as an autistic adult i was scared that it would be a lesson to try and "overcome" autism. but when the kid finally unmasked and found others like them...i cried. i genuinely found good friends by unmasking. weeded out the crappy people too. with how people treat us growing up, we learn to hide our true selves. mask. but with the right people, we can feel safe.

[@TheEepyMagi]

Same here... the feels punched me in the gut

[@thebeanman6935]

I cried too for the exact same reason

[@niloufarm.n6330]

I'm so sorry that you went through this bec of disability of some people to accept the differences. Hope you find more and more people who understand you and respect you the way any human being deserves.

[@someartistontheinternetnam816]

man, I ain’t autistic, but damn do I enjoy finding actual diagnosed autistic people commenting on animations like these. I love reading the comments explaining their experiences and feelings, makes me happy. good for you all, i’m proud of you :)

[@shewolfsiren]

I had to weed out my own mother and sister. It’s been almost 5 years since I’ve seen or spoken to my mother, almost 13 years for my sister. As much as I want to have a good relationship with them, I can’t, because it’s too dangerous for me to have them in my life. What do you do when the ones who are supposed to live and protect you the most are the ones you’re most afraid of, and you have just cause to be afraid?

[@projecthopesandwich8365]

I love how they made "masking" literal. They had to hide their differences behind a mask, even though there wasn't really anything wrong with them to begin with. And I like how it represents that autistic people are still people, they don't deserve to be ridiculed, ostracized, or (I cannot stress this enough) infantilized.

[@NighttimeDaydreams]

I agree very strongly. It makes me so sad when people very high on the spectrum are just put in a box, so to speak, just being handed things to make them content for the moment, and not encouraged to grow or progress towards their excellent potential. Handed a screen or something and shut off from the world. No real connection. No real joy, just artificial gratification. It makes me so sad. They are people too. I mean it comforts me to know that they have people actually trying to take care of them, and not (or at least not purposefully) abusing them just because their brains work and grow differently, but... Really usually it's just innocent ignorance, and that's what makes me sad.

[@GustavoFloering]

Yes!! I made my short film with this same concept of literal "masking" (by using my handmade masks)

[@toni-annpeck665]

I love that you made the neurotypical people animals and the autistic people humans. I think most artists would have done things the other way around, but this choice helps to highlight that autistic people are *people* first and don't deserve to be othered.

[@whoareyoutoaccuseme6588]

Or maybe we are seeing things from their perspective.

[@oversecus833]

I think the word you're looking for is "Normal", and not "Neurotypical".

[@whoareyoutoaccuseme6588]

@@oversecus833 Yeah! No need to get scientific there.

[@cockroachteeth]

@@whoareyoutoaccuseme6588??? Neurotypical is just the opposite of Neurodivergent. Saying "normal" is making it out like Autism is wrong.

[@cockroachteeth]

@@oversecus833 ?? Neurotypical is just the opposite of Neurodivergent. Saying "normal" is making it out like Autism is wrong.

[@Starlight1680]

Not every caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Some become equally beautiful moths. A beautifully touching way to raise awareness and educate.

[@田-r6k]

Moths are butterflies on crack

[@carmenramos9210]

Everyone has part in life not the outside in outer side creatures of different species but unique. Love which surrender tonatures beauty.

[@Elqueloleaesgey24]

Yo salí como una mosca xd

[@haruhime3436]

Moths are butterflies tho. They are basically just active during the night. Although not every Butterfly who is active during the night is a moth.

[@mels.2973]

​didn't moths come first?! butterflies are just daytime moths

[@zhuzha4612]

Я думала это зарубежная анимация,а когда услышала русский была в шоке! Вдохновения и сил автору для дальнейших работ,просто вау 👏

[@suyunbek1399]

я думал это vewn или тот чел который хэллоуиновский видос, про мальчика который видел призрак девочки застрявшей в медвежьем капкане

[@arba1404]

@@toxichazard3333 cringe

[@toxichazard3333]

@@arba1404 cringe

[@toxichazard3333]

@@arba1404 é cringe falar cringe

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[@phasmaboo1635]

I absolutely love this film. As an autistic person myself, I find it difficult to find media that represents autism in an accurate light. Media tends to try and portray it as either some form of debilitating illness or some sort of superpower, both of which I feel are quite demeaning and inaccurate. This however shows the ups and downs of life with the condition, much like anything else in life. How you depicted sensory overload too is probably the most accurate depiction of it I've ever seen in basically anything. It's such a difficult concept for someone who doesn't experience it to grasp and you did an amazing job at representing it. Overall it's a beautiful work of art that I am so glad I found, and hearing people say they learned a lot about autism from this animation is honestly extremely heartwarming. Keep up the good work!

[@wizong]

Thank you so much!🙏🏽✨❤️❤️❤️

[@bow865]

What is autisume?

[@phasmaboo1635]

@@bow865 It’s a lifelong disorder which causes those who have it to develop differently from people without it. It’s called a spectrum disorder, which means people with autism experience it in different ways, but some of the symptoms may include highly sensitive senses, repeating certain actions or phrases and difficulty understanding social queues such as not being able to understand tone of voice or body language.

[@shewolfsiren]

@@phasmaboo1635 That’s me and my Asperger’s Syndrome: 1. Formal and concrete ways of thinking (abstracts no good--which is why I got C- in Philosophy class :p ), 2. Strict adherence to routine and repetitive behavior, and 3. Impaired social adjustments and behaviors (take things literally, unable to get a joke, though I can tell one).

[@k9_kadaver]

@@shewolfsiren to be fair, Asperger's literally is just anotjer name for autism

[@Youtube_Hivemind_Member]

At least here in the United States, talk about autism tends to be very polarized (it's somewhat of a theme here, unfortunately). You either have people saying autism is an extreme disability that needs to be fixed and cured, or you have people saying that trying to help someone with autism blend in with society at all is a horrible attack on their individuality. My parents were told I would never speak when diagnosed. Now, after special help and extra time, I can talk! I can blend in with other high-functioning people and even neurotypicals. I get to experience society. I wouldn't have been able to on my own. Now that I can blend in, the assumption that all people with autism are like who I was as a young child feels very strange, but so does the argument that no high-functioning autistic person ever can be. It's painful to see these two approaches fight one another so much. Your animation is the first piece of anything about autism I've seen that acknowledges and accepts both. Thank you.

[@wizong]

Thank you! ❤️

[@fer_nanda4509]

Autism is not an individuality, it is a condition that affects your way of life making it more difficult. I don't think making autistic children lock themselves in their bubble is healthier, that's escapism. I believe that the autistic person must have an understanding of reality just as people close to the autistic person must have an understanding of the subject's reality. That is why there are therapies and help so that the autistic person can adapt to the world. Although it also depends on the type of autism you have because autistics with severe autism can hardly have a normal life and a long life expectancy.

[@Bendythedancingdemon-gc7zy]

I'm not American but I have had autism all my life (I got diagnosed with it as a kid) but it’s been so mild that nobody had no idea that I was autistic, I didn’t know I had it either as my mom never told me, I found out about it when I was in the car with my dad in a Tim Hortons drive through

[@TreeDragon]

@@fer_nanda4509 on the other hand, thinking of autism as a debilitating disease erases what's beautiful and valuable about people whose brains are wired differently. Lots of media is quick to say to reject conformity and be yourself, but then people stop saying that when someone truly different makes them socially uncomfortable. This is why it's become more popular to treat autism and other conditions as a trait, being neurologically atypical, than a disability that should be flattened. Especially as a lot of arguments for "curing" autism boil down to "oh the poor parents it's do traumatic for them", but if you're going to have a child shouldn't you be prepared to care for them however they come? And what of, as shown in the short, the trauma to the individual who's treated as an Other? I'm not autistic afaik but a high percent of my friends are, & their different wiring allows them to understand things in ways neurotypicals could never. (See: The high frequency of autistic people in scientific research and other important big-brain fields) I can absolutely understand needing to seek and develop treatment options to make everyday living accessible, but I will never see, except for maybe really extreme cases, autism or similar traits as a disease.

[@sharonolsen6579]

@@fer_nanda4509 As the spectrum is vast each case needs to be evaluated separately.. and the best course for THAT individual employed .. A greater understanding by the general population is needed though..

[@NeonPaltry]

This really reminded me of myself a little, the loud overwhelming noises that you need to escape from, having a harder time with things that really shouldn't be that hard, an unconnected feeling towards others, and most of all, just crying from having something that keeps you in place. It made me happy that the girl was giving the rock to the boy, it would also make my heart happy to know someone cares for my dumb intrerest.

[@celestiafanforever]

remains me of myself as well. I found out I have Autism when I was young, I didn't fully accept cause I just wasn't ready to accept that I was more different then people around me, that and was dealing with other stuff, It just takes one person to find something that they can connect with someone that is much different then they are, like the girl giving the boy the rock. However over the years of learning a little bit more about Autism I did finally accept that I have it but it just makes me who I am, someone who is different but in my own I try to find ways to connect with others.

[@ZebraLuv]

I gave a random beach rock to a waiter not too long ago. He was genuinely happy! I think most people can recognize people similar to themselves.

[@zombiedoggie2732]

Can I ask what your interest is? I doubt it's a "Dumb interest."

[@gatopreto9236]

@@zombiedoggie2732 a rock.

[@zombiedoggie2732]

@@gatopreto9236 Rocks can actually be very interesting actually. There's a whole rock collecting hobby out there for a reason.

[@NoOne-dj1ou]

The part about sensory overload gave me the chills. It was definitely the most accurate depiction I've ever seen.

[@keshi5541]

I'm so stupid I didn't realize this was a euphemism for autism. I was like wtf this is such a horror being the only human on earth hiding yourself for the rest of your life and then after I realized that not everything presented was literal.

[@uwu0v075]

Akakaka yo

[@eglol]

Yeah metaphors hehe

[@Queen_Bread]

This is why I love metaphors, stuff like autism can be hard to explain literally, I think rather than you being stupid, the metaphor got through the way it was supposed to ❤

[@keshi5541]

​@@Queen_Bread Thanks for reply. I'm glad I've gotten the metaphor and understanding over what it's trying to convey.

[@nearsightedtanuki]

Hi, I’m not sure if you are very fluent in English, but I just wanted to thank you for making this. It’s rare to see films revolving around autism, and it means quite a lot to see it. Such beautiful animation and metaphors. I loved the allegory with the mask; and how you portrayed the world in their eyes makes it feel so real. I have an autistic sibling, and a lot of times it’s hard for me to connect, especially when I don’t understand most of the things he does, but I think we can connect step by step. And I can also connect to him more because of short films like these. You’re a very talented artist and I wish you the best of your artistic career

[@wizong]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@missseaweed2462]

I watched this knowing nothing about it going into it, because I clicked on a link to get here, but I was wondering why the MC strangely reminded me of my own brother, since he's also a little autistic. The rock collection, sometimes being of few words, and stuff like that. Then I read the comments and actually understood what was happening.

[@Puffball_208]

What is autism? I still don't understand it properly... My mother tried to explain it to me a few months ago but I don't remember and I couldn't understand it. I heard that at my school there is an autistic boy, he has a badge saying he has autism

[@Q.Anderson]

You should check out Pixar's Loop

[@gamingyoutubernoonan0108]

@@wizong I watched this before I enjoyed it.

[@Sillysleepiness]

This was such a beautiful way to both show your magnificent talent and also educate someone like me who doesn't know a lot about autism. I now want to look into it more and continue learning, and that's all because of this video! ♡

[@nikolaibuscho5881]

As someone with autism, though a different type than this individual, it's an amazing tool to be able to show it in a way that people understand and that no one will find offensive. When explaining autism, and other neurodivergent things, neurotypical people all too often find it offensive because it is too regularly stigmatized. Awareness is very important, and things like this hopefully build that. Awareness is slowly being built for more acceptable things, like high functioning autism (ie The Good Doctor and Young Sheldon), but the media needs to build awareness about other things too. And this hopefully helps with that.

[@Sillysleepiness]

@@nikolaibuscho5881 Exactly, you explained it very well! I've been reading and watching a couple of documentaries about different types of autism, and I think that all of us neurotypical people should learn about this stuff. It happens way too often that we misunderstand each other because of our lack of knowledge.

[@engagetoaster9895]

lol looks like the kid has schizophrenia. I can't relate... or mabye... I can... lol I can't

[@LeviTheDemonDragon]

Im autistic :>

[@SC-cx9ti]

Here i thought it was just that humans aged slower than most animals, so when they say hes 7 (fox?) Years, hes actually much younger in human years. I was thinking "oh man were people wiped out and is this planet of the ape stuff??"

[@tr1cha]

автор, меня до глубины души тронул ваш мультфильм. вы и ваша команда проделали невероятную работу! не читая описания, я с самого начала поняла, что речь идет о ребенке с аутизмом. герой получился очень милым и таким живым - хочется сопереживать ему. во время просмотра на мне отразились все чувства и страхи мамы и ее ребенка. не ожидая от самой себя, в конце я расплакалась. да и сейчас со слезами на глазах пишу это. невероятная история. спасибо вам за ваш труд. я уверена, что эта анимация обязательно найдет своих зрителей, нужно лишь немного подождать.

[@wizong]

Спасибо большое!

[@suyunbek1399]

с самого начала это про колодец когда или ведро камней? или просто по лицу понятно было? если колодец, то как? это метафора опять? если да, то на что?

[@tatteryt]

@@suyunbek1399 I think it symbolizes having interests or hobbies that other people might find weird

[@suyunbek1399]

@@tatteryt did you just google translate me?

[@tatteryt]

@@suyunbek1399 comments automatically translate to English for me whoops lol

[@Madi1231kitty]

Until my sister was diagnosed I’ll be honest I didn’t know much about autism at all. I had this weird concept on it. I honestly thought autism meant a person could barely function…. My sister is amazing. She’s extremely intelligent- best grades In her class. She’s funny and an amazing artist. Her diagnosis simply means we know how to help her when she’s overwhelmed now. Schools need to educate our newer generations.

[@Arkylie]

We really do get such an extreme view of Autism that it's hard to adjust to the reality that a lot of people who would seem just like anyone else (if you knew them in a limited way) are in fact Autistic. I've even seen someone claim that the very fact that a person is communicating adequately on social media means they are definitionally "not autistic" and like... so you're gonna invalidate all these voices being raised lately, the outpouring of people who've finally found a voice to tell their story from the inside instead of having all these assumptions made about them from the outside? You're really gonna claim that? Brrr. As someone who's definitely Neurodivergent, almost certainly ADHD, and quite possibly Autistic myself (it sure would explain a lot!), it's heartening to see so many people with official diagnoses showing that Autism is not *merely* the presentation that the media likes to portray it as.

[@Madi1231kitty]

@@Arkylie since writing this I’ve met another amazing woman with autism, and my sister continues to annihilate any goal she sets her mind too (just made her dream volleyball team!!!) I think the societal view on Autism is going to be hard to change but I think we’re slowly moving in the right direction. I think a lot of people are slowly realizing autism isn’t some terrifying diagnosis that means you can’t live a normal life. In fact MOST people have similar tendencies! I know since learning more with my sister we share so many commonalities and similar traits that technically were early signs of her diagnosis. I hope soon I can live in a world where autism is better understood by everyone.

[@Green_Real]

​@@Madi1231kitty Yo congrats because I do too! I basically draw to Calm down and focus because of me having ADHD and Autism together

[@immagical7036]

Damn, the description of your sister sounds exactly like me!! How I know you’re not talking about me is that I am the eldest in my sibling group, was diagnosed when I was six and my own sister is my twin!! (I’m two minutes older)

[@justaperson4656]

My mother told me I wasn't autistic for the exact same reasons. She thought autism meant wheelchair, unable to function, violent meltdowns, etc. I was a good student, mostly As, and I do freelance art now as a side hobby. Went on for a med Sci course and physics on the side, now I'm thinking of going back for a vet course. My diagnosis referral came back a few months after mum told me there was "no way you could be autistic because you're smart and well behaved". Saying that is one of her worst regrets according to her. I'm not pushed into things I don't want to do anymore, and that extends to customer facing work, since legally I can't do it. There's an understanding now. Autism is something that is demonised for very little reason, and beyond misrepresented in media. For God's sake, the doctor called the hotline for me and staged an intervention when I mentioned I suspected the tism

[@polinakhamitova6982]

Мой сын стал вести себя необычно совсем недавно, через короткое время после первого ковида в нашей семье... Сначала не обращали внимание - ему ещё и 2 лет не было. Но через полгода стало понятно, что он перестал совсем пытаться говорить с нами, учить новые слова, смотреть в глаза... Становится больно и страшно, когда он замыкается в себе и невозможно его от туда вытянуть. Сейчас ему 3 года и даже с поддержкой специалистов, чувствую себя мамой-лисичкой, которая не знает что делать, как ему помочь адаптироваться в этом мире, стать более открытым... Спасибо за эту анимацию. Она помогает понять, что именно тревожит и что не одну меня, а всех мам тревожит.

[@__silence__]

Стать более открытым.. может он не хочет быть открытым, может в этом и выражается его расстройство

[@kepler_22b83]

@@__silence__ I believe "openness" is a required "skill" in society, thus it is not a question of whether he wants or not. Yet that does not mean one should push for "results": a young mind won't understand the "what" and "why", one should give them space and access to a variety of knowledge for the mind to form before one starts to engage. Perhaps it would be good to make them interested in books: read for them at least for night time. When I was 5 I really understood nothing of the world surrounding me: I knew multiplications and divisions, and I knew what a dog or a bicycle where, but I hardly ever stopped to simulate what other people may be thinking, and the world itself seemed a blur mixing with my night dreams... I remained pretty dumb" for a few more years (not improving my social ability by much)... Sometimes common sense is not perceived auttomatically and has to be taught (although I reached "enlightment" on my own, I still wonder what if my parents gave clues more detailed beyond "go make friends"...) It was my luck that internet has always been by my side... Wathching tv is a waste of time... And if your kid ever asks you anything do your best to answer the question to the end, at least until you see he got bored: I hate it when the answer to "why the sky is blue" is "I don't know" rather than "because blue light bounces off the particles in the atmosphere" and perhaps also explain them why the sunset is orange "because the blue light bounces away while the red and orange pass through" ... The first answer just turns off the brain and sends the scattered remains towards dreamland. "you won't understand" also shouldn't be a valid answer.

[@AnoT2.]

​@@Stelle.S чо?😅

[@cardboard2night]

Ничему вас этот мультик и не научил? Он напрямую показывает, как мир выглядит глазами ребёнка с аутизмом, а вы всё о себе и о вашей перспективе как мамы такого ребёнка...

[@alley4978]

​@@kepler_22b83 Well, there is a reason why people might say they don't know. Maybe because they really don't know? Is "I don't know. Let's search on the internet" better answer?

[@walkwithmeASMR]

Someone found a way to be a part of his world instead of him always being forced to try to understand everyone else. Love it

[@kingdomheartssorable]

This made me really happy as an autistic person. I often stressed over how my differences affected my mom and I like how this movie depicted overstimulation while in the town.

[@DJPON369]

I'm confused about the film, are the humans considered autistic?

[@magentasky234]

@@DJPON369 Yes. The masks represent "masking", which is something autistic people may do to try and fit in.

[@MizukiUkitake]

@@DJPON369 Yes. Instead of the usual trope of autism represented by animal features, it's the other way around. The world is filled with animals, and those with autism are human. I believe the animator decided to do that to fight against the idea that autism is inhuman. We're people. The masks are, well.. masking. The kids are trying to fit in, and mask their true selves.

[@chiannsmith6803]

As someone with autism myself, thank you. Representation like this is more of what the world needs. Sometimes it's hard when people see me talking and socializing and are all like "you don't look autistic" and it feels insulting sometimes. I didn't used to be able to socialize well, it's only because I tried really hard and had great help along the way that I am who I am today. But sensory overload is terrifying to experience and the imagery here was done beautifully to represent that discomfort and pain. Sometimes we just need the push from people who support us to get through that pain Edit: the other thing that I want to point out that I truly believe was done here was the allegory with the mask. I don't know if most people grasped its purpose, but I believe it's meant to represent that maybe to our peers we aren't "normal", but without that mask that is our normal, hence the boy being represented as 'human' while the others are animals. It's not to say that other people are lesser or lack emotions, just that to many people including myself feel detached from those around us and this can feel foreign and scary

[@positivebird0004]

To me it is the opposite, whenever someone says i dont look autistic i take it as a compliment

[@kiplee-musicgirl23]

When the grandfather said that he doesn’t understand anything, that hurt. Autistic people often look like they’re not paying attention to their surroundings, but we are taking everything in to help us understand this world. When he saw his mother crying, that resonated on a personal level with me. I’ve been told by my mum that being loud and drawing attention in public areas embarrassed her. The way he looks at his mother, I can almost hear the words coming from him. I’m sorry for making you cry. I’m sorry for being a burden to you. I’m sorry. Also after he fell down, he’s mostly shown as a wolf. I often don’t feel different from neurotypical people so I see myself as one of them. These were some nice parallels with my life and this child’s.

[@wizong]

Thank you, I am very happy that you liked it! It means a lot to me!

[@sammyfox9109]

Personally, I'm not autistic, buti, as someone with severe ADD, anxiety and dissasociative depression, on many levels feel myself relating to this greatly. The loud noises, the being told I'm stupid, the difficulty connecting to others. It can be rough, so rough.

[@phatcat3705]

I can relate, so you're definitely not alone. Hang in there. I've always had very bad anxiety since I was a kid. Helped less that I also grew up in a dysfunctional household, which worsened my anxiety and made me adapt abnormal survival mechanisms, possibly have depression and also struggle with my attention span. Was bullied all throughout my schooling as the "school freak," as well as at work, and never had a friend, so my social skills are just really terrible. I cannot read non-verbal cues, either, and am extremely tactless, so it's common for people who can't understand to lose their patience with people like me and explode at us and call us "stupid." Crowds make me really uncomfortable. Have had multiple people throughout the years mistake me for having Asperger's Syndrome, but I was tested for that and autism and turned out to not have either, so it's just that my social skills really are simply terrible. It's difficult to empathize with others. It's hard to desire friendship, yet at the same time be disconnected with people, as if there's this wall separating me from the rest of humanity, and I'm alone on the outside looking in. Coincidentally, the only person who was really genuinely kind to me was some guy I used to work with, who happened to be autistic. I honestly had zero idea that he was, until somebody who knew him personally told me. He was just really kind, almost innocent for this world, but I only thought there was something wrong with ME because I couldn't be good all the time like that.

[@erinm9445]

ADHD and autism have a lot of overlap, and seem to be genetically related. In the non-autistic population, people with ADHD also have more autistic traits than neurotypicals (everyone has some autistic traits). There's even one science team that believes they are different manifestations of one larger syndrome. All very interesting! (I have ADHD but not autism too)

[@yokune]

severe ADD ☠️☠️ ADD doesnt exist its an outdated term for ADHD :3

[@forestt6121]

I don’t have autism either but I related a lot to this animation too because of add, anxiety, and other things.

[@yokune]

@@forestt6121 add isnt real btw its just adhd :3

[@chelle4419]

That was really cute. I didn’t expect him to be a human! What an interesting metaphor.

[@marrasmith3045]

просто чудесно,все так плавно и умиротворяюще,прям на душе стало намного спокойнее,у вас прекрасная рисовка,спасибо вам за такую чувственную работу

[@lapusa8657]

Какая прекрасная история! Вы так хорошо показали мир ребенка с аутизмом, его особенности ❤️

[@wizong]

Спасибо!

[@grigorivich001]

Не думал что есть такие аниматоры казахи) Я сам тоже казах, жаль что такие шедевры замечают больше американцев, а не свои. Анимация просто прекрасна, ведь оно ещё имеет смысл, стоит задуматься. Удачи в дальнейшем🇰🇿

[@wizong]

Спасибо ✌🏽✨

[@wizong]

@Puss in Boots :D 👋🏽 привет

[@softwarefailure8678]

мне кажется,хорошо что любой вообще замечает что то подобное.

[@emperorkraglint9792]

As someone with Asperger syndrome I really find this special. To all the younger people out there, don't be ashamed of yourself. Things take time. I'm almost in my thirties and I still learn how to do new things that I should have learned long ago. Yet I realize that my quirks have given me unique ways to think about things that give me a perspective on the world around us that others can miss. Always keep fighting. No matter how tough the battle is.

[@0Shanna]

To educate you I'd like to tell you that Asperger syndrome no longer "exists"; it's less pigeonholed now and Autism is seen as a spectrum, from functional in society to severe enough that you can't function "normally". So Asperger's is now called Autism Spectrum (Disorder-I hate that word, like something is wrong with you just because you are different: not-neurotypical/ non-neurotypical). People like us like to call it "on the spectrum". I like the word because it represents a sliding scale, not a fixed point. One has better and worse days, weeks or months and even years (like me with PTSD now and bad/ no care or support atm). I hope the new information helps you. And I hope other people will see this too and pigeonhole less. The only thing you can do is your best, and that's it. Not more even if people demand it. And people need to learn that no one can always be at their best or be at their best at that moment even if they try. Good luck.

[@emperorkraglint9792]

​@0Shanna a bit rough but well informed. I only use the old term still because I can't make heads or tails of who is mocking people and who is helping these days. There is a local game store for example that has mocked me for being autistic. I think they meant well but don't realize how much it rubbed me the wrong way. That being said I really appreciate your understanding about the feelings of highs and lows. I have several coworkers who are in their 40s and 50s and can't stand that I listen to music because it helps me stay focused at work. My boss understands my situation as I explained it and has taken my side thankfully. He is a good man. I hope you find this reply one of curious thanks and intrigue. I wish you well on your journey with your struggles and that you will live a good life mate.

[@dxrkcrystxl]

YO BROO WHO GOT YOU CRYING LIKE THAT 😭😭

[@Dragonking-fd1qv]

as someone with ASD and SPD this really hit home for me, I was literally BALLING my eyes out, really good representation

[@HelliHallo]

This short film really made me cry... I am autistic myself and I could absolutely feel into the child. I felt sorry for the mother who maybe didn't know what's wrong with him and I felt hate for the grand-father who had no empathy for him as well as I felt anger with the other 'kids' judging him. The happier I was when he finally found a friend who was probably just like him and made him feel comfortable again. It wasn't only the whole situation which made me cry but also the relationship between mother and child. My mother was the only one in my childhood and ever who loved me the way I was, who supported and defended me no matter what. When she passed away in 2013 I was 17 years old ... it was very hard for me especially because - to that time - I didn't know that I could be autistic. I got my diagnosis at the age of 19 and it explained a lot what was going on in my life. So I take it as a revelation and relief to finally know what's going on. I will always be disabled to understand immediately what people say, to use the right words to express myself even tho my articulation is usually great and I got a nice way of talking as many people say. I will always be disabled to handle stressy situations without feeling pain and overloads, I will always somehow misunderstand things people say to me. But that doesn't mean that I can't learn. I can learn to communicate, to ask the right questions, to analyze and interpret words and emotions and what they could mean. I can learn to handle stress, at least that much that it doesn't exhaust me that much anymore. I might be disabled forever but that doesn't mean I let myself be handicapped in all these things. We do not need criticism or any kind of isolation which means that people avoid us. All we need is a chance to become the best of ourselves and if you give us this chance we will promise to blow up your minds.

[@rachelanne4612]

I am the mother of a developmentally delayed three year old. He his too young to be diagnosed with autism but exhibits some of the behaviors. I cried quite a bit watching this. I am so afraid of certain things that I feel you showed really well, such as people othering him and questioning my parenting. About how much he understands and how he will make friends as he gets older. Thanks for making this :)

[@wizong]

I am very happy that you liked it!❤️

[@56758dgjjfr]

Эта сцена на черном фоне - только настоящий талант способен через такие, на первый взгляд, минималистичные образы передать ту гамму чувств, которую вы передали. Каждый штрих на своем месте и мне страшно думать о том, что пережили ваши прекрасные души, чтобы научиться этому. Это настоящее Мастерство в одном из его лучших проявлений. Я очень сильно желаю вам счастья и любви. Спасибо за достойнейшую работу. Настоящее искусство только то, которое делает тебя хоть капельку лучше.

[@wizong]

Спасибо большое!❤️

[@bierdy9329]

очень красивая и атмосферная работа. звук, картинка, эффекты - всё прекрасно. каждый кадр наполнен смыслом, что просто пробирает до мурашек. вы невероятны. спасибо.

[@aina.shaidolla]

Наткнулась на ваше видео в тиктоке, не могла не перейти. Очень красивая рисовка и история. Чём-то напоминает мне смесь «Легенды о волках» и «Дитя чудовища». Просто прекрасная работа😭❤️

[@wizong]

Спасибо❤️

[@collorfem9093]

А ещё детей психонафтов.

[@troublemcallister730]

Ah, that is so nice and it should really be a requisite for schools to show it to their pupils from small little ones right up to high schools. People can be on the autism spectrum and not even know.....I am not autistic, but one of my daughter's friend's has Asperger's and I learnt from her how different her world is to mine. She told me that the further onto the spectrum you go, the more difficult my world is to navigate for those with autism. So THANK YOU for making this....I hope it can be a series one day where we can learn about the Little Fox and his mama. :)

[@wizong]

Thank you!❤️

[@natthekiwi7074]

I believe modern language has kind of dropped as perverse as being separate from autism although I still believe a lot of people use the word. I noticed that the main difference from me and someone who I’d label as Aspergers is primarily the lack of word processing delay.

[@natthekiwi7074]

Dropped Aspergers*

[@redwolftrash]

@@natthekiwi7074 asperger's as a term has also been dropped due to changes made in the DSM-5, which got rid of the term and lumped in some pervasive developmental disorders (or PDDs) into a spectrum of autism instead of having a different diagnosis depending on the severity. the change was also widely accepted by the autistic community online because of the disorder's association with Hans Asperger, who was initially revered for protecting autistic children -- as well as children with other disabilities -- from the dangers of nazi germany... but in recent years, the conclusion has changed, as it was later uncovered that he also sent some children to am spiegelgrund, a clinic run during the nazi regime known for euthanizing disabled children. to make things worse, he also advocated for severely disabled children to be euthanized while milder cases who were able to attend school were protected...which is why the stereotype of a person with asperger's being some sort of prodigal braniac was so prevalent for so long. he also called autistic people psychopaths in the book where he says all of this. suffice to say, the change was deemed both necessary and a sign of the times.

[@troublemcallister730]

@@redwolftrash - Oh my stars, I am SO sorry, I was only using the diagnosis term as it was told to her by parents, I had NO idea the connections to the word and also the terrible history behind it; I'm not sure she did either. I've always thought of it as just being on the spectrum so to speak, not that it's a whole 'other' form of autism. That's how my daughter's friend described 'being on the spectrum but not as high as some others with the diagnosis'; so I've never really thought of it as different. But will certainly to and make sure that I only say she's on the autistic spectrum in future. Once again I apologise for any offence caused, but please believe it was accidental on my part....

[@KittAnimations]

I never fully understood autism, but this animation gives me a glimpse of what it's probably like

[@SotraEngine4]

Every autistic is different. I wanna say that this felt true as to how autism is like for a child. My autism is milder and I don't struggle as much as this, but it still felt accurate

[@elvingearmasterirma7241]

"He doesn't understand anything anyways" God that. That is... Accurate. When you are on the more "extreme" end of the autism spectrum... People rarely consider you as human. They talk like youre not there. Like their words dont have an effect. And the sound design is almost how I experience the world. 24/7

[@foxpro3002]

heres a tip, it sucks.

[@livim-c7193]

I’m not gonna say that I balled my eyes out but… I may have balled my eyes out. This is such a great portrayal of feeling disconnected from a society that won’t accommodate you. I straight up thought this would be a great allegory for autism while I was watching it before I even read the description. This portrayal of autism is so genuinely refreshing and heartwarming. The feeling of being different and that others would never understand how you process the world is layered throughout the story. The symbolism with the mask to seem neurotypical and it eventually breaking is great. Thank you.

[@iviiny60]

Рисовка прекрасна, музыка на заднем фоне превосходна. Озвучка правда для меня показалась тихой немного. Возможно из за мелодии на заднем плане. Сюжет замечательный, персонажи крутые!!!!💗

[@corvusclown]

im autistic and this really touched me. it's so gorgeously animated and the story and music and everything is incredible. amazing work 💜

[@wizong]

Thank you!❤️

[@форевка]

Как я понял, он принял тот факт, что не похож на других, в этом и заключалось его значительное изменение (метаморфоза).

[@aakshuterv]

Аа

[@misamemio]

Коментатор вверху говорит что автор показал мир ребёнка с аутизмом

[@decatria]

дети с аутизмом вряд ли способны на такие осознания. У них просто свой мир , который трудно стыкуется с нашим . Скорее мама и общество не признавали особенность ребенка

[@phantomvamp5]

@@decatria It depends on the degree of autism the person experiences. If you're aware enough to know you're different, then you try really hard to fit in at the expense of yourself. I think that's what the mask and scratches were meant to symbolize.

[@gorbushka_hleba]

@@decatria аутизм тоже бывает разный

[@anachronisticCat]

this was beautiful. it really hits the heart, and i really liked how when the child was lost in the woods, the majority of the search party saw the animal version, but as soon as they were in their mother's arms they were comfortable to be themself, and their mother has always seen and loved them for them. this was truly so amazing and sweet

[@izariusz]

I love how I had no idea it's about ASD but immediately felt so strongly connected to the child I cried. Amazing animation, the sound effects were so good too, I love it

[@wizong]

Thank you very much!

[@Елена-ф5в6м]

В самом конце я заплакала. Очень трогательная анимация. Мальчика могу понять так как в детстве пусть у меня не было такого диагноза, но я была тоже оторвана от реальности, у меня не получалось ни дружить, медлительна была, плохо училась. В конце повзрослев я поняла что реально можно найти людей, которые тебя понимают, те дети с аутизмом чаще всего будут жить так, и реагировать на шумы, а для родителей это огромное испытание и вклад сил и денег, мне кажется что именно родители таких деток настоящие герои которые радуются даже совсем небольшим но победам! Огромный поклон аниматорам и остальным за такую работу. Это вызывает сильные эмоции и я горжусь что анимация именно на русском языке! У нас также важно освещать подобные темы. Рисовка нежная, музыка вау. Эмоции через край!

[@Silkray]

I hope more people see this! such a beautiful animated short with such a sweet resolution

[@oddgryffin]

FRANTICALLY SEARCHES FOR AN ENGLISH COMMENT all jokes aside this is wonderfully depicted! Amazing work!

[@evil_fishes]

Yeah same here lol

[@kucak7835]

:D

[@Riounka]

I will say, spectrum or not, never give in to peer pressure when your kid is crying. Find ways to communicate with them that THEY are comfortable with. I'm on the spectrum and giving in to their crying will just make them learn they can cry whenever things don't go their way. Find ways that works for each individual child, but never give into peer pressure if your kid starts crying because something was take away. And this isn't just for spectrum children either. The video is beautiful and a good representation of life with a child on the spectrum.

[@grenade8572]

The cat mom seems to be very lonely with het child. She does her brst, but has no help to learn how to take care of her autistic child... it's sad. I just hope the autistic's girl mom will be able to help. 😊

[@pustetusche3641]

I'm late diagnosed and crying after watching this wonderful short film, because it reminds me on me as a kid, unable to understand, why I never fit in. Your work is adorable!!!

[@superZND]

В данной короткометражке прекрасно показано, насколько сложно ребёнку с аутизмом приспосабливаться к жизни в обществе. Я работал с такими детьми, поэтому сразу понял, в чём проблема ребёнка. Однако, не ожидал увидеть то различие окружающих людей и мальчика - антропоморфные животные и человек. Хотя, это можно списать на такое восприятие окружающего мира мальчиком.

[@janellem3798]

Есть братишка, у него тоже аутизм. Но взрослые включая его родителей не принимают его "ненормальность", считая что он балуется. Бьют его, ругают, жалуются на его ужасное поведение. Я наверное уже 1000 раз объясняла, что он особенный, он видит мир по другому, не нужно его делать "нормальным", он уже такой какой есть. В принципе ситуация улучшилась, он очень умный ребёнок и довольно самостоятельный... Я бы хотела, чтобы все посмотрели этот мультик и поняли, каково это быть другим среди остальных. Как выглядят их действия глазами ребёнка. Благодарю❤️ у вас все прекрасно получилось❤️

[@wizong]

Спасибо❤️❤️! Мне очень важен ваш фидбек!❤️

[@wizong]

А у него поставленный диагноз? Иногда аутизм путают с СДВГ. Тоже конечно много проблем, но более регулируемое состояние.

[@dedpossum_]

Ох,почти такая же ситуация. Тоже брат аутист,уже в феврале будет 9 лпт. Наблюдаю такое только со стороны бабушки,тёти и дедушки,а все остальные нормально. Правда,у мамы уже нервы сдают и она тоже его ругает иногда.

[@chveyk]

Извините, но "аутизм" не есть "особенность". это обычная болезнь. Пока что неизлечимая. и возникает обычно из-за дефектов генов(нескольких). Не нужно ни "восхвалять" ни "порицать" таких людей. Нужно просто объяснить окружающим про данную БОЛЕЗНЬ. А вот взрослых, которые этого не понимают стоит тоже проверить на "отклонения". Ведь аутизм возникает не на ровном месте.

[@shewolfsiren]

@@wizong I found records in my baby book from both 4th grade and 6th grade pertaining to just that. They TWICE tried to diagnose me with ADHD, but they couldn’t--my IQ level was too high. It wasn’t until my sophomore/junior year in high school that I finally got diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Good news: the pizza paddle beatings from my parents stopped--bad news: the fighting between my parents started. Mom: “Well maybe if you were home more often, Kathryn wouldn’t have turned out like this!” Dad: “Well maybe if you brought some of your kids home from school, she might actually have some friends!” I had a front row center seat for everything, and I wound up playing referee every time before things got too physically/verbally violent between them. When Dad died, Mom kidnapped me and forced me to sign power-of-attorney over to my older sister. When I got it revoked, they threatened to have me declared incompetent and put away, despite the fact I had earned a degree in Biology (one of the hardest degrees to get, or so I was told). So I had no choice but to finally give in to my instincts and run away from home, and cut off all ties with my mother and sister, my only remaining biological family. It’s been almost five years since Mom and I have seen each other, almost 13 years for my sister. Much as I want to have a good relationship with them, I can’t, because they don’t know how to deal with my condition and can’t accept it. What do you do when the ones who are supposed to love and protect you the most are the ones you’re most afraid of, and you have just cause to be afraid?

[@Moon_the_furry]

I've watched this film two times now. I have a really close friend who's autistic and I'm hoping to get diagnosed soon too (the signs are blindingly obvious). I think the part that really hit me the hardest was when the kid woke up in their bed, put their mask back on, we saw the cuts on their face, and they curled up on the floor. It was only a few seconds but I think that it really captures a huge struggle with a lot of mental illnesses. I am currently diagnosed with depression, lots of anxiety, ADHD, and suffer from many other issues. Feeling misunderstood and hating yourself for not looking like/acting like everyone else is hard, and we all cope differently. I struggle with cutting. I know its not good for me and it isn't really helping, but it provides me with temporary relief and helps me feel as though I am being properly punished. I'm working on getting better about it, but seeing the cuts on such a young kid's face really felt like a bullet to the heart. There should be more awareness and acceptance around issues like self-harm and mental illness because so many people are struggling. Thank you for making this film and I'm sorry this comment I'd so long, but there's so much to say about such and amazing and touching depiction of mental illness and autism. ❤

[@wizong]

Thank you so much for your comment! I think you are one of the few people who noticed the cuts! I wish you luck and love

[@Moon_the_furry]

@wizong thank you 😊

[@dark_fire_ice]

I didn't think too many people realize how terrifying it could be growing up with ASD, or any other neuro divergent condition

[@WhyGooseberry156]

I remember in GYM, there were two children who were best friends and had autism (I was in sixth grade at the time). I remember when it was their turn to do stuff, they were always encouraged and congratulated. Everyone treated them like normal people and kept them in the experience as to not be left out. None of the kids had to be told, they just acted. It was so wholesome.

[@СарраКарагозян]

Очень трогательно))) Камушки особенно понравились - спираль из камушков, камушки-хлебные крошки, камушек-подарок! Мама-волчица замечательна, и то, что у мальчика появился друг)) Спасибо Вам за этот мультфильм.

[@samuelkent7482]

I also support this wholesome video. I myself have high-functioning autism, and I know the struggles of fitting in and being accepted. It took me years of growing up to finally get recognition and acceptance from my community for who I am and not just for my (dis)abilities. The way you involved foxes and humans also helped communicate how having autism can cause a rift between them and society and make one want to hide behind a mask just to fit in, and I approve. Never give up on this battle!

[@duckie5911]

You know, this is absolutely beautiful and explains perfectly well how lonely it feels to be this different. I was teased all grade-school for being different and not understanding why other kids didn't like me or wanna play with me. I never knew that something was different about me until my mom had talked to me about it after I asked about all the doctor visits. They diagnosed me with bi-polar twice until I was finally taken to a specialist who told my mom I have aspergers. It was a struggle for me and my family, and I never saw anything the same after, i always have this fear of being hated for being different. It truly is a scary thing, but I hope everyone here who has autism knows it'll get better. You'll learn to get by, and I know you can :) Subscribed! Thank you for such an amazing animation 💜

[@wizong]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@CHRISTIANROSA22]

I appreciate the way this portrayal of autism delves into the concept of wearing a mask to hide inner struggles. As a parent of autistic children, it effectively captures the anxiety that many parents experience, particularly those who may feel overwhelmed or unsure about how best to support their little ones. The depiction of autism in this context resonates deeply with the need for increased autism awareness in society today. It sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals and families, highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding. The portrayal also touches on the unfortunate reality of facing judgmental attitudes from others, instead of receiving the support and compassion that is truly needed.

[@darkspirit7389]

Also pro tip, if you see an autistic person hiding in a public setting because they’re overwhelmed, don’t tease them about it or say something like “Stop that, it looks strange”. You are not helping when you do that, you are just adding fuel to the very overwhelmed and stressed out fire and basically saying “You’re handling your feelings in a wrong and stupid way”. Also, telling an autistic person “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” when they’re stressed out or scared because of a loud noise is a dick move.

[@lls8015]

это заслуживает гораздо большего количества просмотров

[@dheanabila2162]

The most upsetting thing about autism is that part when you make people who genuinely care for you cries. And you can't blame people who hurt you unintentionally because they could not understand and is trying.

[@FlowerBlossom-yq7dr]

Thank you so, so, much for this. As an autistic kid myself, I've never really felt like I... belong. human. I've felt like I'm something else. animal. outsider. I love this. it shows how we autistic people view the world. too loud. too judging. too much. Thank you for seeing us.

[@wizong]

Thank you! I am very glad that you’ve liked it! Wish you love❤️

[@littlesparrowchirps2311]

This feels pretty accurate. It put into words how I felt for a very long time that I couldn’t voice until a few years ago. The way people gaze down upon you with either pity or disgust, like an animal. I always understood people weren’t being nice to me, I just couldn’t fully comprehend what exactly it was they were doing that made me think that. I’ve grown, it feels like I’ve woken up from a dream and thrusted into a jarring reality. It hurts to over hear classmates around me talk poorly about those who were just like how I once was.. They don’t know how graining it is. The people who showed me a little bit of kindness were my glimmers of light in this confusing world, when I felt so out of place. I’m a high functions person now, I blend in and show little to no symptoms. Most people don’t know unless told so. They don’t know all the things I hear they say about disabled children haunts me.. I don’t think I could ever reveal what I am to them, but some day- I hope maybe I can gently nudge my friends to learn to be a bit more understanding of those different to them. Thank you for making this piece, it helped feel like a neglected part of myself was heard.

[@spiderf8d901]

As someone who's autistic this actually brought me to tears, bravo!

[@amy-sh1ur]

«все мы отличаемся, и все мы разные, но такие же прекрасные.» спасибо за работу, она очень нужна для нашего мира. многим людям нужно было увидеть это с другой стороны! тут всё показано и за это спасибо. плавная рисовка, музыка, звук - превосходит все ожидания. работа шедевр, вы прекрасно показали жизнь, мир с лица ребёнка с аутизмом. благодарю вас за весь ваш труд и надеюсь, что он будет оценён.

[@wizong]

Спасибо большое!

[@rinn_2073]

я не очень хорошо знакома с темой расстройств аутистического спектра, но вы настолько хорошо передали эмоции мальчика и его мамы, что я поняла все сразу. восхитительно

[@AreYouSureImReal]

As someone with a autistic sibling, this warmed my heart. Its beautiful watching someone you love grow and overcome challenges. Although when I was younger I never learned to respect their boundaries and we would always fight leaving furniture turned over, we now respect each other’s space and understand another. :)

[@owlcherry]

Наткнулась случайно, решила посмотреть. Сначала думала, будет какая-то пугающая картинка, вступление такое про колодец... но как я была поражена, поняв, о чём это на самом деле. Я волонтёр, общалась с такими детьми. Они "другие", но не менее прекрасны. И просто, этот взгляд со стороны самого ребёнка. Честно, очень тронуло. Вы хорошо постарались. Кто-то говорит, что озвучка тихая, но... она тут такая, как нужно. Мир ребёнка другой, он может слышать иначе не только мир, но и людей. Спасибо за ваш проделанный труд

[@justanothercomment]

This short film was absolutely beautiful in all aspects. And regarding the ending, can confirm that "appears, doesn't say a word, gives cool rock," is indeed the perfect way for us autistic ppl to make friends 😂

[@sparzhaxlt]

Очень атмосферная работа. Она заслуживает большего

[@charisgehman7941]

This looks fantastic, and it portrays the feelings well.

[@wizong]

Thank you!❤️

[@natsgarden]

I love it so much. It’s adorable and just everything u would want in a short film! WONDERFUL

[@justinethingtonart]

As someone with autism, this was my life. I had no idea about the mon’s experience though. Beautiful movie, thank you for making it

[@porcelain_fruit806]

It's nice to see something about autism that actually shows how it feels, feeling so apart from others, feeling so overwhelmed, but adults just call you sensitive as a child

[@ramipluff367]

анимация поразила мое сердце. особенно слезы. нереально трудная работа

[@tobybudgie]

Thank you for making this. this is probably the first time in my life that i've seen a genuinely respectful and rather accurate depiction of life as an autistic child. I wasn't diagnosed until i was sixteen and even now i don't have much support, so it is really nice to see that there are people who are like me who are loved despite their struggles.

[@mirkatii]

все о чем я могу сейчас мечтать и пожелать так это то, чтоб люди обратили внимание на вашу чудесную работу. мало того что под конец от трогательности я даже пустила слезу, так тут ещё и бесподобно переданы дети с аутизмом. вся ваша команда и вы проделали фантастическую работу. я вами восхищаюсь.

[@wizong]

Спасибо большое!

[@M0th3y]

As a person who is diagnosed with autism, this feels pretty connecting. I'm considered 'high functioning'. My guardians know I'm diagnosed with Autism, ODD, Aspergers, Social Anxiety, Combined ADHD(ADHD+ADD), and depression but they act like I'm not. At 2:36 reminds me of how my guardians often ask, 'What's wrong with you?' or 'Are you crazy?'. I generally have problems and they refuse to acknowledge it. I'm 14 and still can't tell my left from right, and have a hard time thinking before acting. I remember seeing this short film before, when I was 11 or 12. I didn't really understand it. At 5:04 I also felt a connection. I've never really felt like my guardians are my real parents nor that I belong with them. Especially not my step-grandfather. He's greedy, self-centered, and mean. My grandma wants me to acknowledge him as family, and as a grandfather, but he never will be to me. I think family is who you're biologically related to.

[@DvanderPluijm]

All everyone wants is to be themselves and be understood by others, or at least understood enough to realize that differences aren't bad or 'abnormal', they are what makes us unique. Darn, you got me crying at the end there. So beautiful, this story. I hope it helps everyone who sees this to understand how different life can feel for certain people.

[@dinagoodway20]

Получилось так замечательно!!!! Очень хорошо прочувствовалась атмосфера. Цвета, музыка, даже озвучка получились гармоничными и добавляли к этой атмосфере своего. Было бы очень интересно увидеть в дальнейшем больше ваших прекрасных работ 💕🙆🤩

[@wizong]

Спасибо большое!

[@mandyeosphantasmas1202]

I-I'm speechless... I felt myself so represented... more than I could even explain...

[@monsterpushe]

это чудесно, настолько живое(!!) повествование, проникаешься историей и одновременно не замечаешь, как уже и десять минуток пролетело не представляю, сколь титанические усилия понадобились на сотворение столь трепетной короткометражки (отдельно залипаю на анимацию, фоны, детальки и дизайны персонажей, так волшебно..💫)... хотелось бы ярко расписать всё восхищение, я сейчас не в ресурсе, но не откомментить не могу, душа просит

[@wizong]

Большое спасибо!❤️❤️❤️

[@patriciaburns1033]

I watched this without reading any of the blurb and knew that it was about autism, an incredibly insightful and calming portrayal of the transitioning to acceptance of ones autism and ones childs autism, BRAVO!

[@ronaldotheratd1873]

I love the way the child views everyone including his own mother as he walks the street in the city. Because I could be in a situation like that where EVERYTHING feels wrong But I can’t explain to the the people around me what’s wrong. Like I can’t pinpoint it because all of the little noises and movements are all what’s wrong. This is a beautiful animation. I love everything about this.

[@spellowdino8855]

Wow, this was such a beautiful short film. I can relate even though I’m not autistic, but I do have ADD. I can relate to the sensory overload, masking, and feeling like no one understands how you feel. The animation was amazing too! :)

[@sashavoronina2323]

Какая трогательная картина. Большое спасибо, что поделилась ей.

[@VixenLovelove]

This was so beautiful. Watching it i felt so moved, I was wholly focused on the imagery and story. You are such a wonderful artist. Thank you for blessing the world with your gifts and your story.

[@internet-gangsta2162]

made me cry like a baby,this is truly touching. be nice to others you never know what they are going through

[@hyzmarie]

Wow. Thank you so much. I could definitely feel the mask, the overload, the wishing you could just be normal without working at it, the separation anxiety, the obsession with seemingly trivial things, being the odd one out, I just relate so much. I’m almost crying right now. Thank you.

[@mrtoto9749]

Wow amazing work, so many beautiful messages in this animation! The animation was beautiful, absolutely loved everything about this animation. Keep up the great work!❤️

[@wizong]

Thank you!❤️

[@профессиональныйлохотрон]

Как красиво,эта атмосфера. Прекрасно,вы большая молодец. Я могу пересматривать это чудесное произведение по несколько раз.😩

[@redsemart]

Это действительно прекрасная работа. Однажды, весь мир увидит её.

[@zoetrent2500]

I'm speechless after watching this. I can't believe how brilliant it is.

[@Bonnie_Mairead]

I love how you dedcided to show masking, I love how everyone else is an animal and he's not. Little side note, I'm Autistic, but not diagnosed when I was a kid. I went to the zoo a lot when I was little, and the only time I ever got to pick something from the gift shop I picked this nice, soft, styrofoam Polar Bear mask. I loved that mask. I loved the way it felt on my face. I ran around and felt better than everyone else in that mask. I still have it. But, this film really reminded me of that, so, thank you.

[@sylvieshuu]

This is a wonderful film! I really felt the part where he goes into sensory overload and runs away; I know that feeling well.

[@wizong]

Thank you!

[@dajjaba]

дуже класний мультфільм, стиль приємний, анімація плавна дивитися одне задоволення 🥰

[@emilymchughyt]

This is wonderful! It's hard to come across well-made or understanding stories and animations about autism, but you did an excellent job :D

[@katiedalrymple8974]

I really love this. The metaphors are brilliant, and it's still simple enough that anyone watching it will immediately pick up what it is about.

[@emeraldlibrarian6112]

8:20 GAH, sudden tears!! In all seriousness, though, this is so beautiful and touching. I don't know a lot about autism... but now I'd really like to know more. Thank you so much for making and sharing this.

[@statickaeder29]

I love this. It is so beautiful. I am also autistic, and this short demonstrates one of the fundamental feelings I have about other people - they are aliens. I love them, and feel very strongly for them.... and they are aliens. I have always been highly verbal, which clearly this child is not - I deeply recognize the imagery in this short from my own life. Stress makes it harder for me to see and to recognize what I see. Loud noises and lots of visual stimulation is very stressful. Another bittersweet aspect of this is that I am reminded of how much Russian I have lost. I studied it for 9 years - 4 in High School, 5 in College. When I started studying Russian in the fall of 1991, there was no description of a functional autistic person in the DSM, but we did know that I was highly dyslexic. By High School (Middle School, I think, but don't remember exactly), I had taken over the job of telling my teachers at the beginning of the year about my dyslexia, and what they could expect from me - This is very important for a person with any sort of learning disability - that the teachers be told At The Beginning of the year, not only so that they are not surprised when they encounter problems, but so that the learning disability is not seen to be used as an excuse. My Russian teacher forgot that I was dyslexic, because I had an easier time learning how to read Russian than the other students in my class. I think the reason that it was easier for me is that unlike the other students, reading has always been hard for me - a new alphabet was just a little bit more difficult, and the same coping mechanisms that work for English work for Russian. This means that I did not suffer a loss of trust in my ability to read. I am going to add this video to my favorites, so that I can watch it multiple times, both with and without subtitles, so as to help me practice.

[@alekseydemidyuk]

Озвучка персонажей прекрасна! Особенно женский голос - такой приятный, умиротворяющий 🧡

[@Nartra2452]

I can't even explain how much i love this, the art and all, but beyond that, the fluid animation and the music, and how you represented everything. Its all awesome, good job.💖💖

[@felisazure1820]

This was really beautiful and I actually got emotional while watching it. Such a good way to show how neurodivergent individuals can feel very othered in their life, and how much being supportive helps.

[@wizong]

Thank you!

[@immagical7036]

I AM CRYING!!!!! As an autistic person I relate so damn much, I understood the boy completely!! I may have grown up with parents who have done their very best to make sure I know it’s alright to be me but that doesn’t mean I haven’t felt the need to mask. Thank you for making this film and I hope more films like this come out in the future