Pixar's 'Loop' gives an autistic lead character a powerful voice

In Pixar's newest short "Loop," all a boy and girl have to do is get in a canoe, paddle around a city lake, and get back. But there's a catch. He talks a lot, and she doesn't at all. He's neurotypical. She's on the autism spectrum.
#AutismAwareness
#Pixar
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[@unapologeticallyme8513]

I LOVE that they didnt get an actor to do her "voice" it was her authentic communication

[@kristinkirsch3551]

There are autistic people who do speak.

[@jflip8748]

@@kristinkirsch3551 no one said otherwise.

[@kristinkirsch3551]

@@jflip8748 Then why do people act shocked when? I tell them I have autism they're like, no you don't.

[@sed9385]

@@kristinkirsch3551 some people are pretty ignorant and uneducated about autism, unfortunately... i mean, three of the people I've seen and met are all good in talking...

[@Schmuck]

An actor's whole job is to pretend. Would you like it if they got a real murderer to play a serial killer in a film?

[@ursaminor9780]

Darn it, I thought this was an upcoming full-length movie.

[@TheWarlordNinja]

The only upcoming full length movie is disney and pixar onward coming next month March 6th into theaters everywhere

[@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840]

I want a disney charater with autism I give anything.

[@SuperSpindasher1991]

Nope, Disney plus short

[@mark-wl5sc]

I dont think society is ready or accepting enough yet unfortunately 😔 But one day hopefully we will be able to. I for one really want to see a full length movie like this tho

[@annafowdy]

@@TheWarlordNinja and Soul.

[@ironvlogger9712]

I'm dying to see this, I was just diagnosed with autism and I am so anxious to see this short

[@thomasplouffe1363]

Welcome to the aspie world, I was diagnosed at two

[@ironvlogger9712]

@@thomasplouffe1363 I was diagnosed a few weeks ago. Age 23

[@ReverieCat]

Oh no... :(

[@ironvlogger9712]

@@PokeFanShiro9553 I was under the impression that I was autistic due to certain struggles and quirks I have, I was diagnosed at a young age, but I never received any sort a treatment or help for it, when I found I I was NEVER diagnosed, I was livid. But I finally have my answer and a rough road ahead

[@theKK_spideyfans]

I was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome at 5.

[@endergamer7483]

Honestly the fact they had the voice actress Madison in her home where she was comfortable and thus accommodating to her needs is amazing. This film is so much more of a meaningful representation than Sia could even hope to accomplish.

[@filipeflower]

Well said.

[@collinlewis520]

I'm glad that they sctually had an autistic actress. I think the best way to portray characters with disabilities physical or mental with people who have those disabilities Edit: damn this got an argument started. To clarify I'm not saying an autistic person should play an autistic character because it would be easier for them to do it. I'm saying the reason roles like that should be exclusive to them is out of respect for them and others. It just gives them a chance to actually have representation and be a part of that representation. (Out of context) my school is doing lion King jr with the sped department and it's gonna be super cool Edit: sis i- thanks for the likes

[@ratguy7800]

@@noahholden9014 huh

[@archwhynot]

How is that dumb?

[@faselfasel2864]

@@archwhynot Actors are called actors for a reason. They pretend to be someone else. People now almost basically demanding that actors who play those roles really have to have those kind of disabilities are dumb because they miss the point of acting. Why should an actor really have to be autistic just to play a person with autism? It doesnt make sense on any kind of level.

[@yourmom66600]

@@faselfasel2864 it just makes it more realistic. It's about the voice and emotions. A person who went through the same experience as the character is a lot easier to portray. That's all

[@faselfasel2864]

@@yourmom66600 No it doesnt. Just as it doesnt make it more realistic if Hitler would play himself. An Actor has more qualities to himself than just his hair colour, height or disabilities. Peter Dinklage is a great actor for the role of tyrion lannister beyond being a dwarf. Stop subscribing to this stupid group think of dividing the world in abled and disabled. The person for a role should be a good actor first and foremost. Everything else needs to queue up at the back.

[@YeahitsMeSylvia]

I have Aspergers and ADHD and I have a friend who has Down Syndrome and is nonverbal, and I learned sign language to communicate with him he is 10 years old now

[@mansoorkemal7588]

When I was in high school, I had a guy named Will who Used to sit with me occasionally at lunch. I think he has Down Syndrome.

[@ashflint23]

@@noahholden9014 You sir have achieved comedy

[@corporalross5540]

Same for the autism part but not friend part

[@superhuffpuff]

hey, I have aspergers and adhd too!

[@kevinadams1835]

I have adhd to

[@MarvelousSpyro]

This is a nice short.....but remember not all people with autism isnt like this. But it is of course amazing for disney to make a very emotional and powerful animation short for the people of the autism spectrum. Edit 1: This comment was never meant to be put into a negative way, I am not hating upon autism I'm just simply stating that all sides of autism are not normally shown. I also wasnt expecting this comment to be liked up to 2k, which really wasnt needed cause I dont deserve this many likes at all. But anyways for any people that see this in the future please dont be saying or think that I made this into something negative, because it really wasnt. Edit 2: everyone I just wanna thank you for the likes even when I never wanted any. Currently as of now we are all in a global pandemic, I just want to leave this message of hope by saying that even when we are down and loved ones may go remember that people across the world will understand your pain and will always comfort you. God bless you all🤗 Edit 3: Well holy crap this blew up even more. It's pointless for me to say this now but I myself have high functioning autism. I am being 100% truthful. This isnt for likes. It's just I dont really like to tell people cause I sometimes feel too different in a bad way

[@theprocrastinator6813]

Yea theres like thousands of different types of people. Its hard to portray that in one single piece of work.

[@sed9385]

I read on autism a few months ago and learned that, _If you meet someone with autism, you've only met one person with autism_ because it really is different for everyone... that was honestly an eye opener for me.

[@ChaoticMushy]

There's a reason why it's called a spectrum..

[@sed9385]

@@ChaoticMushy i actually didn't know it was a spectrum until i read several articles about it...

[@iwancymrobulgarin]

@@sed9385 yeah, I have autism and I only have trouble showing gratitude sometimes, but im a lot better than I was when I was younger. But others others can't function very well physically. So it really does vary from person to person.

[@Sophia-xt9qb]

Anyone else notice that Disney is starting to have more diverse characters?

[@somethingwithbungalows]

Ye.

[@WhirlwindandHeatburst]

They’ve been like that since the 90’s though. What about Mulan, Aladdin, Princess and the Frog?

[@ohio9499]

becuse if they don't the media will hunt them down and execute them.

[@jillianfinley3354]

Still no gay characters or an ugly princess

[@WhirlwindandHeatburst]

Art Farts They have an ugly Disney hero, if you’ve seen Hunchback of Notre Dame, but I’d be interested in seeing how they handle an ugly Disney Princess.

[@TheGladInGladiator]

I love this. But they showed that short clip of her dropping her phone in the lake and now I kinda don’t want to see it because that moment is going to break me.

[@kekelauren6251]

Same 😥

[@yippycat5303]

NOOOOOOOO

[@OlieLovesMinecraft]

Don’t worry, the phone was saved. Watch the credits

[@missshannonsunshine]

It’s a cartoon

[@only1one1me]

I'm autistic, and dropped my mp3 player in a lake once. There was no getting it back. I was in hysterics, and could hardly function the rest of the trip. Drowning myself in music gave me the energy to operate, so losing it was super hard.

[@boxofbugs2292]

Typing for my little brother, I enhanced the grammer a little to make it easier for the average person to understand: This is epic and super cool. I like this very much. Very very good. She is me; that is very funny. Thanks animation!

[@headmelteroninstagram5979]

SpxceWaves gosh this made my heart warm

[@pukk6094]

That’s so sweet!

[@lifeisanenigma213]

@SpxceWaves The sweetness was so strong, it killed me. I wish I was like your brother and had someone to relate to in a positive manner when I was a kid. I’m so happy for your brother. I think I’m going to cry. Thank you for sharing this. 💕❤️

[@oensi]

This is sweet

[@bleachedcarradio]

This is so sweet! :) much love for you and your brother ❤❤💙💜💚💚💛

[@zzak3556]

I know this is so unimportant but I immediately thought “Dora” when I saw the character and thought “THEY MADE A MOVIE AGAIN?” And then read the title and actually got more excited to watch this

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

Lmao

[@soulbound2]

It does kinda look like dora

[@starfirecat7132]

Lol she does remind us of Dora doesn’t she?

[@zeehighness9310]

I saw that 👀

[@starspeakz]

same, then I saw the title...

[@randomcomment1286]

I never been happier. I'm autistic and a fan of animation. Knowing that this exists brings me so much joy, even though it isn't a full length movie, I'm glad a big company like Pixar is willing to break barriers in animation media.

[@Crazylom]

Just to be sure - you are joking , right ?

[@isabelh7719]

@@noahholden9014 literally you started attacking someone with a disability. they're not rude, you are. don't attack people, thats wrong. lmao, anti-vaxers tho

[@laininbluescourt]

​@@CrazylomJoking about what?

[@Crazylom]

@@laininbluescourt referred to deleted post

[@crashban4t.f.s.b783]

I have autism and it’s hard to deal with. It’s great to see autism represented in such a great way. Autism exists and it needs to be known and more people need to understand and respect people who have autism.

[@kristinkirsch3551]

And so do I I hate being lumped in with the low-functioning ones.

[@racheldriver1536]

@@kristinkirsch3551 :( sad to see you say "the low-functioning ones" ...they are people too man.

[@kristinkirsch3551]

@@racheldriver1536 Have you ever had somebody treat you like you were two years old? Even when you're a teenager.

[@kristinkirsch3551]

Why do you think I wrote it? Yeah.

[@crashban4t.f.s.b783]

I’m very very very happy that I’m not a narcissist.

[@jenharringtonbyers1555]

I’m glad this exists now. When I was a little girl I was called “bad” for “ignoring” people. I was often told that I was “oversensitive.” I wasn’t diagnosed until 27. This is the case for a lot of adult autistic women. However, I’m pondering...Now it appears I’m perceived as “functional” enough to be judged “not autistic” by neurotypical people who watch these sorts of media and end up thinking autism is always visible and obvious. Im very happy to see representation, I’m just stating this because I’m not alone in this experience and I want to represent for all my fellow adult autistic homegirls who might feel similarly.

[@aniahliepard]

Yeah I wish people were a bit more well informed when it comes to autism and how it's on a spectrum, this was a nice start

[@patriciaroysdon9540]

My daughter is one of your "homegirls". She still isn't capable of maintaining a work life, but her own "oneness" is a powerful thing. She is a powerful soul just as she is.

[@squashedshibber2684]

I'm kinda glad they put someone who is actually severely disabled instead of just slapping a quirk on someone but I puke when they turned this into neurodivergent propaganda when its very clear that disabilities are not "fun" or being "unique".

[@jenharringtonbyers1555]

Ava Manni thank you ❤️

[@xTwilightWolvesx]

Yeah. I was also told that not looking at someone was bad because I was “ignoring” them, but since I didn’t (and still don’t) know how long I’m supposed to look at someone for, I get labelled as “creepy” if I look for too long. I decided I’d rather be labelled ignorant than creepy, but it does make interactions frustrating for others.

[@WrenTheFaelock93]

As someone with aspergers and has nonverbal moments in times of extreme fear/distress/stress/anxiety/depression im really happy that pixar and disney are working on videos with ppl like myself and my little brother 😊

[@WrenTheFaelock93]

@Clair Ryan im not sever either but i have high functioning days and low functioning days it really depends on how good or bad my mental/emotional health is and how my body feels. We all manage as best we can right 😁

[@TheRandomWolf]

TheSugar WolfHowl I think I have that, a person has asked randomly if I had Autism and one of my friends said “Do you have Aspergers?” Because I did something dumb and I really think I do now because my hearing is also sensitive in places

[@WrenTheFaelock93]

@@TheRandomWolf i would definetly look into it and do alot of research and talk to a professional if the 1st one wont listen to you go on to the next until you find someone who will work with you to find out if you do but definetly get a professional diagnosis

[@MothEsque]

TheRandomWolf but people with asbergers aren’t dumb...?

[@WrenTheFaelock93]

@@MothEsque no we rnt but we say things sometimes that are very obvious to the nurotypical and we miss social ques if we dont know how to look for them specifically so while we are not dumb we are socially limited which to some can appear as if we lack intelligence

[@pandaemonaeon9]

Our daughter watched the entire short and she isn't one to watch new things. #ASD #AutismAwareness

[@madisonbrooks5793]

You mean #AutismAcceptance

[@pandaemonaeon9]

@@madisonbrooks5793 both.

[@dad7493]

It isn't out until June 2020.

[@pr1smabnnuy]

The Spelling Police it’s available on Disney+ already (US)

[@neonmajora8454]

@@madisonbrooks5793 How is that a correction? lol

[@ScotteiCovers]

I am a simple autism. I see someone else stimming, I start stimming too.

[@HeadDetectiveLassie]

Same.

[@-elliott-averagedragonenjo1812]

Honestly same

[@jermfanaccount]

i am a simple autism. i see someone expressing joy, i start happy stimming too!

[@christopherrichards2350]

I love this short film. I'm autistic and my goal is to become a filmmaker. I also love sci fi and fantasy adventure movies. I still love cartoons and anime though.

[@randomcomment1286]

Follow your dreams!

[@christopherrichards2350]

@@randomcomment1286 I will.

[@petlover0231]

This is perfect for you then!

[@celestialcinderella]

Wishing you the best of luck!

[@matthewballon7553]

same here bud.

[@sailor6842]

why couldn’t they have made this a full movie instead of soul

[@princessthyemis]

yeah!!!

[@weebshrimp7617]

Preach

[@amberfoxxx2677]

They can do both if they wanted

[@yayayaya7708]

Yeah bc watching 90 mins of this would totally tolerable 🙄

[@sailor6842]

pinkstarburst786 It would be more tolerable than listening to you for 90 minutes.

[@LuLu.Leigh420]

This makes me cry every single time. My son is almost 4 and has asd and is currently nonverbal and I see so much of him in her. Its beautiful.

[@jennifervasel5075]

I feel the same way I have 2 sons that are nonverbal 7 and 5 I’m glad there’s finally something out to represent my boys. I love all shows with an autistic characters but this is just extra special to me.

[@lilblacklamb222]

I see my 4 year old daughter and has nonverbal autism to. I love loop they did such a good job showing what Renee is seeing and feeling and showed that all you need is some patience to communicate ❤

[@Unknown-if4bg]

"If she's Autistic, why doesn't she scream?" "shouldn't she be on 4chan or reddit?" "Ewww Pixar is Autistic? My life is ruined" Seriously? You people lowkey sound like y'all are begging for a drop of clout. Not all Autistics act like is. Stop being stereotypical..

[@nicnic1190]

I'm 29 and found out last year that I'm Autistic, it's a relief. This film .... "Why watch Loop? Loop is a sea-change for society in need of one. POSITIVE The autistic lead character is not broken or negatively portrayed, and instead has a positive powerful voice, like Louis. ENCOUNTER It depicts diversity getting closer together, freely, naturally. More than connection is possible. Loving encounter is possible. COMMUNICATION Speaking is not a mandated requirement, a straightjacket, the be-all and end-all of communication. WHOLE Renee has the full gamut of emotions and desires and thoughts and feelings - no holding back, no 'less than human'. STORIED Storytelling is vast, and Loop adds to that vastness in a unique way. EMPATHY Loop challenges viewers to mutualised empathy by switching from one perspective to another - too often autistic empathies are negated or said to not exist. INTEGRATED Loop integrates autistically-loved symbolry and themes, even in the infinity woven into the film title. NATURAL Loop sets an autistic naturally in nature, as naturally as all of that nature diversity crafted in the background, autistic stimming, nature stimming too. There are so many ways to portray autistics wrongly. Loop undoes that................. simply. ~ ʎllɐǝɹƃ uɥoɾ" TY John Greally for words i could only feel and couldn't place

[@kristinkirsch3551]

And so am I. But I hate being locked in with the low-functioning ones

[@MaxRamos8]

@@kristinkirsch3551 Of couse they only did it with LOW FUNCTIONING autism people smh. Agree it's a pain, wish they would clarify or point out the spectrum

[@SylviaRustyFae]

I hate all y'all acting like functioning labels are a thing that matters. Functioning labels are just a shorthand for allistics to state how much someone's autism affects them. Nonverbal does *NOT* mean low functioning either... Does this person struggle with simple tasks due to being autistic? Not really shown as there wasn't any skmple tasks that were asked of her beyond the 'simple' task of going on a boat with a strange kid who wouldn't shut up. Which is anything but simple to someone with high social anxiety like me even tho I can do so many other things without assistance. But cause I have sometimes debilitsting social anxiety; that makes me low functioning in those moments when I fail to do a simple task like shopping for many things or even just buying a single item.

[@GoodMorningUSA1]

@@SylviaRustyFae She appears pretty low functioning because she's annoyingly repeating a ringtone and blatantly ignoring the guy who's talking to her. Basically, she's acting like a child.

[@SylviaRustyFae]

@@GoodMorningUSA1 Because she's overloaded... those things are stimming mechanisms. Ignoring the guy is hardly what she is doing by the way as she responds when he asks where to go. Also; big no to describing autistics as 'acting like a child' regardless of what functioning you think they are. They are acting like an autistic person of whatever age they are; because that is what they are. Like a child and shit like that is infantilizing as fuck and gives people the idea they need to take away the autonomy of autistic people like that.

[@kagomefan112]

I have autism my friend said there is no excuse for my behavior‘s. 😢. I wish she would have understood.

[@MsDanioDanio]

That person is not your friend. I’m sorry you had to deal with that person.

[@elsakristina2689]

Then if she's not willing to understand, she's not worth your time.

[@kagomefan112]

Danielle Monique I was also just means to pass the time tell her real friend got back from England. She stoped talking to me as soon as she got back.

[@kagomefan112]

elsa1942 our 3 year friendship didn’t mean a thing as soon as her real friend came back.

[@yournightmarefuel754]

Oh dear! I feel so sorry for you! Don't ever waste your time for people who don't even try to understand you! They aren't worth it.

[@emiliobello2538]

Should have been Oscar nominated

[@oooppp7666]

Why wasn't it?

[@oooppp7666]

Seriously, it has more of a deeper story thenthen what "concoctions" Pixar is cooking up now. Pixar is out of its golden age

[@oooppp7666]

And I'm autistic.

[@emiliobello2538]

@@oooppp7666 don’t know. Maybe Oscars have an autism problem

[@-phia]

@ 2:41 "thats not a person acting like a person, thats a person giving you the true voice that she uses in the world" (i.e. thats not a non-autistic person acting like an autistic person) Thats one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard before in regards to having autistic characters played or voiced by autistic people, I'm SO glad the directors and producers understand how important it is to give people accurate and genuine representation like that. (((((((Sia, take some frickin notes, honey)))))))

[@litrallynotmebruh9531]

Some people in the comments really showed how ignorant some are about autism.

[@litrallynotmebruh9531]

@Dj Neuralink Dj Neuralink ignorant doesn’t mean dumb, more like lack of knowledge in this subject and not willing to learn

[@jorgemtzb9359]

@Dj Neuralink Dj Neuralink Ignorant doesn't mean dumb, it just means you don't know much about something. You can be ignorant about something and be a genius at the same time, they are not mutually exclusive.

[@jermfanaccount]

yup. they should do some more research and talk to someone who's actually autistic instead of reading the first page on A$'s website.

[@bethbayless5652]

I am autistic and I am a caregiver. In my field it isn't expected and many of my coworkers just say my diagnosis is fake or that I am faking for attention but I am not. I am high functioning in most ways, like I can tell how people feel, I just don't always recognize social cues/norms and subtle cues like moving away from someone or physically conveying more complex emotions. Other staff wonder why I do so well with dementia patients and other special needs ones but dismiss this being my reason. I am sorry, I just wanted to say it. Love the short and appreciate it

[@Ozzianman]

I wonder how we can say we got autism without saying we got autism, I got it down with my ADHD: "I got an chemical imbalance in my head that causes me to struggle with regulating my attention, as well as causing bad work memory, impulsiveness and restlessness. While I do take medicine for it, it only helps balancing out the imbalance, letting me better regulate my attention. It's not a cure."

[@budlebubthebard301]

I have the same problem. Although I've never gone in to get diagnosed. My whole life everyone I've met gas told me they got a sense that I was alittle autistic. I'm scared of doctors so it's really hard for me to muster the courage to go and find our

[@bethbayless5652]

@@budlebubthebard301 that's ok.

[@taliathetree123]

I love this. As an autistic girl myself, it makes me incredibly happy to see this sort of thing being made. A lot of people ignore the fact that girls can have autism too and that always makes me sad to see people think that. But this....it’s incredible. My message to the writers and dirctors and the whole team behind this: Thank you, keep doing what you are doing, it’s great.

[@Abbie_Lycan]

As a girl who is on the spectrum (on the lower end), I like seeing someone that has autism in a cartoon so I can relate (as I did not speak untill I was 5 years old). This absolutely warms my heart!

[@ArquaticDreamer1994]

I was able to talk a little bit by age 5 but yeah I'm still mostly nonverbal. Can only talk some sentences

[@wilbourke4188]

As an autistic and fan of Pixar, this is just incredible!

[@blynn7053]

My daughter with autism understood this clip!!

[@rebeccamichael626]

Is it going to be a movie, or a short film? Either way, I want to see it.

[@toothian9237]

Short

[@rebeccamichael626]

Thank you.

[@bryleed2198]

Rebecca Michael short film that was already released.

[@Nexils]

You can find it on Disney+.

[@rebeccamichael626]

I don't have Disney+ Dang it!

[@imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons]

Also love that he is a black boy and she is a Indian or mixed girl! It’s shows we all have differences and not one group is better than the next! This is absolutely beautiful! 😍😍

[@rantceck4047]

so if they were white you love it less??? that's pretty racist.

[@chilloutokay]

I'll Teach You Dude, lemme clarify something before I say this: I’m white. not hiding that. first of all, Disney is literally known for having one of the most racist pasts there is as a company. Walt Disney was entirely racist and his films would depict that constantly. Disney is finally coming out of that shit and being diverse to the point where there’s people out there feeling happy beyond belief and ecstatic that there’s MOVIES and SHORTS that represent them. I have a cousin who’s mixed, on the spectrum, and she saw this short on Disney Plus. She does nothing but watch it when she can because she loves it and we love seeing her happy. Even if this was a joke, it was in very poor taste you dolt.

[@agent_8167]

@@rantceck4047 nah I think they're just happy to see some more representation, ya know? Nobody's mad, not hating or anything

[@rantceck4047]

​@@chilloutokay I'm sorry but I'm not from USA, and is difficult for me to see people as colors (I see skin color something like hair color). this movie is about autism not the color of the character (having different visual characteristics is not a personality, me having brown hair doesn't make me part of a group who has to be proud of having brown hair), you are loosing the focus.

[@imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons]

I'll Teach You Dude nah, you’re the only one that thought of it that way, also me being happy for one group or other group and excluding white ppl, does not make me racist! It’s make you racist for thinking that way!

[@microgemmarts742]

I have Autism myself. This looks so adorable!

[@taylorh1872]

I absolutely adore this, as someone on the spectrum I don’t often get to see positive representation like this and Loop (from what I’ve observed) has so much potential (I love how they used an actress that has autism for this). I don’t have Disney Plus but I would love to watch it as it shows a side of autism that isn’t commonly presented in entertainment (even with the character being a female is a big step up from the usual “basic genius male” we usually get.) Truly this is a cool project that I’m probably going to obsess over for a few days!

[@random_girlidk9050]

I just really hope no one makes fun of the girl in the movie, like how people at my school make fun of people like the girl

[@lilderpatron6358]

It’s unfortunate how we have to worry about stuff like that..we live in a society alright.

[@neonmajora8454]

@@lilderpatron6358 lol Joker. I wanna see that movie.

[@briannas6720]

Nosotros vivemos en un sociedad. (One of my special interests is foreign languages. Had to say that.)

[@emmerson_4004]

Agreed. I live in a country where "Autistic person" is a swear word. It really sucks, because even if they don't mean it intentional to me, it still hurts to hear it. (I'm autistic aswell, but low on the spectrum, only a few of my friends know)

[@pathetic2399]

Ehh. Everyone gets made fun of. Kids are assholes.

[@97AshleyRose]

I have disabilities also working on a children’s picture book about a disabled superhero

[@jarvis5552]

That's amazing! I wish you luck on your book, it sounds really interesting!

[@kennedyisanerd9262]

Cool. What are you gonna call it?

[@notyourdaughter666]

What disability does the superhero have? Also, where can I follow this???

[@97AshleyRose]

Kennedy Daniels I haven’t thought of that yet as I have to many ideas and so indecisive lol

[@97AshleyRose]

Jarvis555 thanks

[@balaia29]

My son had Autism and he was afraid his Autism would make him non verbal like her. He told me to cut off Disney +.I tried a few days later still the same reaction.

[@Alabaster1223]

balaia29 if I were in your shoes, I would tell him that there are many types of autism, and each autistic person if differently affected. Some are verbal, some are nonverbal. Some stim, some don’t. If he’s already talking, (you didn’t mention age, thus the “if,”) and if he is okay with and enjoys talking, then he’ll probably be fine. For instance, I’m autistic, and when I’m stressed out or feeling enough of a certain emotion, *then* I go non-verbal, but I can still communicate through shaking/nodding my head, and even little bits of sign language! But on an average day with little stressors, I blend right in when it comes to talking. There are also times where I may be a little stressed or bordering on extreme emotion, I go semi verbal. I can still talk, but communicate either with as little words as possible, or use something called echololia, meaning I can easily repeat other’s words. For example, I might not be able to say “I spilled water on the floor”, but if someone says “is something wrong?” I might be able to say “wrong, spill.” Confirming that something is wrong, and using one word to say what it is. If you show this to your son, I hope this helps!!

[@darthestar8791]

@@Alabaster1223 Agreed! I myself am a high functioning Autistic who's more than capable of speaking (I can just be quiet at times, it really depends on the situation)

[@neonmajora8454]

balaia29 I'm confused.

[@ginnybowman3144]

Are you sure there's no co-morbidity there? That's the sort of thing my autistic son with OCD would do.

[@balaia29]

@@neonmajora8454 my son has autism and hes high functioning and hes in a self contained class. All of his friends have Autism like him be they are verbal. I guess in his mind Austistic people can talk.

[@iipixel8607]

Omg when she made the squeal noise to want to go back to the weeds that just made me want to hug her.

[@Star-The-Werewolf]

As someone also on the spectrum, seeing this short be made makes me so incredibly happy

[@Ok.Leviathan]

I love it! I'm not completely non verbal, but I have a disorder which causes severe anxiety so I can't speak in some situations and I have sensory issues, so I can relate to a character like this. I'd love to see a feature length film of it though..

[@sincerelykiwii]

My little brother is autistic. I wonder how my mom would react to this movie

[@jxssicaart599]

Eternally Kiwi my big brother is autistic and in the middle of the spectrum. I don’t know how mine would either x

[@fourleafclover2377]

Love the message this film is giving off

[@Tina-sx5lf]

This film really touched my heart. I loved Renee as a character and I'm amazed how the directors decided to portray her. Truly remarkable. I hope they make more

[@sesfilmsllc]

Take notes SIA

[@gav1233]

I have autism. I was nonverbal at the age of four. I'm so excited.

[@noeikim5101]

This is so beautiful. I absolutely love this short! I work with kids of all abilities, and one of my most favorite students is the sweetest little girl with non-verbal autism. When I watched the short I had tears in my eyes, because so many of the things Renee did reminded me of that little girl. Thank you, Pixar, for giving those with Autism a voice. This is amazing! 🧡

[@rufarojunior]

This is so beautiful 😍 this makes me feel so proud and emotional 😭

[@ivonnesaysmiau]

Loop >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Music

[@filipeflower]

Truth.

[@disillusi0ned986]

Yes i am crying, i have mild autisum and my brother is a little higher on the spetrum he was bullied so much in school to the point of attempting on his own life. And no one at my school even cared, and told me they wished he had sucseeded. Im so happy people with disabilities are finally being reconised for being an actual person. Thank you so much to all of the people who were apart in making this happen

[@everyonestears8564]

I hope your brother is okay 💕. He doesn't deserve what he went through, and you don't deserve having to mourn over a death because of something that could have been prevented. I hope you both are doing okay, as well as your family, I know suicide attempts are really emotional to deal with (I had two close friends attempt, I'm so thankful they're still here).

[@disillusi0ned986]

@@KS-tp1um im sorry i didnt see this sooner but thank you so much thats very sweet of you! I really hope people can drop stereotypes too because they can be very hurtful

[@disillusi0ned986]

@@everyonestears8564 thank you! I really appreciate that my brother is doing alot better and we have both started homeschooling! I hope your friends are also doing better

[@LaurieFerrer]

I cried, for 30 minutes. This was beautifully written. As a mother of a child with autism, I was touched.

[@slikrome]

This was so adorable and I just loved how the animation is so great. Really like this concept and so positive🥰

[@taylorsparrow8813]

I hope this becomes more popular in media for a couple of reasons. I have a higher functioning form of autism im still on the spectrum though but my little brother is non verbal like the girl in the video. I hope when the video comes out in full I can show it to him and we can enjoy it together

[@luminentarchive]

I love this I’m diagnosed with Autism (Aspergers I was diagnosed when they were the same) and It’s amazing to see a short that I could relate to!

[@leahredwood6921]

I am excited that this film's topic has a wider audience and I appreciate the honesty of the relationship of this "typically developing boy with his friend who has autism. Relating to people who are different from us is always challenging but so worth the effort for all parties!

[@KCandFriendsUSA]

I want this as a full length movie, NOW.

[@friendly-1ntrovert865]

Right now I’m being examined for High-Functioning Autism and I’m glad that people are starting to add these factors into the storytelling world.

[@trevrah]

I'm autistic and I can't wait to see this!

[@dez-m]

punkviolingirl same here

[@miquon4717]

When it comes to Pixar, there always the one for Beautiful animation, Great Character developments, and genuine storytelling.

[@skyt8327]

This is gonna mean so much to my brother. He’s an absolute Pixar/Disney fanatic, it’s literally been his passion his entire life. He absolutely loves it, so thank you Pixar for this gift

[@darthestar8791]

As a person on the autism Spectrum( I'm a high level functioning Autistic), I'm quite happy to see such a beautiful short like this one with an Autistic lead represented in such a wonderful way! I'm so glad that Pixar took the time to make something like this! Especially because I like animation a lot.

[@nappyhappy1734]

Dar the Star yeah I like animation and medium to tell stories and I'm high functioning autistic girl

[@desmo-ciel]

Am I the only one who noticed that the autistic girl kinda looks like Dora? But this short really is beautiful though.

[@neonmajora8454]

BlueSmoke You aren't alone.

[@starspeakz]

I thought she was dora before I saw the title

[@mayatazanu7701]

I love how not only they had an autistic actor, but they made the character look like her. Do keep making shorts like this ❤️

[@DiRTemma]

'You have a lot more freedom.' Yeh you do. And it shows. Aw God I watched this and I was glued, everything about this is so pure and true and just brilliant. I admit I don't know half as much as I should know about autism, but this short film is full of quality, and I get it. When I seen this strong person I feel so happy for her, absolute respect to her. Thank you for videos and learning such as this. Honestly this is so important. I loved every second of this. Respect to all who respect.

[@PacificChorousFrogs]

Me watching loop: I bet that ringtone will get annoying Me later: I NEED THE RINGTONE

[@skorados7479]

I really appreciate this because I have it mild autisem and I feel this brings me hope and the fact its pixar one of my fav of 3d animations and will inspire me to make them with sfm (source film maker). And to anyone out there who has it abit worser than me or just has it alot more severe than me hell I don't even know in my commentary videos of my KZbin channel if I sound very autistic or if you can tel I have it (please don't be rude or make fun of me if you disliked this video or mine just because I've mentioned I have autistics disability yes a learning disabilities because I find it hard to learn so hear me out here I am not spamming just is relating to the topic of autistim and my experienced so far today I saw this video in my recommendations and its just made my heart feel better after a day trying to explain to the teachers I have this issue in my head then they understand...... It annoyed me how they didn't leave me alone to clean my book my uncle gave me from excidental mistake that my food I made at colledge for people more advanced in the class not people with dowsyndrom etc can't spell cause my learning difficulties and tuff life not being able to speak at such a young age of until I was 9 I could alteast speak properly. Main thing is I look forward and atm I need time to unwind from other stress cause my head can't handle everying that's going on In life. And just hope someone understands my message here and has meaning towards this video as they later on speak why they made this I guess to spread awareness of autistim and how they communicate to one another. Iam a person with autisem that can understand my own mistakes of behaviour but that can get out of control to the point people take it the wrong way and have been diagnosed with mild autistic needs etc. Sorry for writing alot just iam very upset today the teachers didn't understand me and didn't even notice I have autisem and I find it's ok for them to alteast not know. Or even know. But if someone reply and comments something nasty or calls me "autistic" go ahead do it...... Release that random hatred in your dumb mind while mines already broken not on purpose at birth nor ever. Scientists don't even know the true answer why it causes these issues and these many problems. Keep in mind if your wondering my age. I just turned 20 this year and started to except my changes and to stick up for myself when needed if they get the wrong of the stick (not shouting at them don't worry I know my play and iam not a young girl who feeds off drama, I hate it as much as suicide I tryed in 2019) So being autistic is ok for anyone out there like me but think from what I've said coming from someone who has it herself. Just read over take your time or let someone else read it to you etc etc. It doesn't matter how you look or how you act. All what matters is to be yourself and stay yourself but make changes that are your flaws. (bad things you do that upset other) I have bad grades due to my learning difficulties but that won't stop me cause there is support out there, go to your local job center and they will diagnose your disability of all kinds. Good luck. Be yourself and never let anyone not even your own family or friends get you down and mostly strangers cause they don't know you have autisem. So if you have read and want to be mean go ahead sure there are nice people on the Internet who understands me and many others out there but treat us like muck all you want. I've dealt with enough online and inrl. Thanks for reading xx

[@mothmaru]

I’m gonna need a full movie like this

[@callmecloudy6225]

Wow, thank you guys so much! I’ve been waiting for someone to make an animation about autism! Thank you Pixar!😊😍❤️💕🙏😘🥰

[@taurominos]

animation is my special intrest and this is the best thing it's it's great!!!!!!

[@ClosetDemon]

i'm in the process of being diagnosed with autism and this is very cool.

[@lilblacklamb222]

As a mom to a little girl with none verbal autism and other things I love loop and float. Both make me cry....I really hope my daughter is accepted and treated with respect when she grows up ❤

[@MemoryOfTheRose]

I’m thankful for this Also the art is incredible

[@spartangoku7610]

I want the ringtone.

[@fretful7044]

*w o o f*

[@rebeccamichael626]

They should have it just because of this.

[@neonmajora8454]

Spartan Goku I'd be funny if her phone was set to vibrate and every few seconds it was just "vrrrt".

[@kabrieyljoseph1947]

This was very educational because I have an autistic nephew. And this just thought me patience 😇💯🙂🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@drmarquisgrant4]

As the mom of two boys with autism, I have to say this was an amazing short. The repetitive behaviors...the stimming reminded me of my boys. Thank you for giving our children and loved ones a chance to shine!

[@sarahyruegas2736]

This is just so sweet and comforting in so many ways to me even if I'm not on the same side of the spectrum*o have high functioning Autism to the point no one can even guess I have it but that's from years of learning to work with it*but still just these little acts of showing just others with similar struggles no matter much more or less always is comforting and I find it so sweet to just see people show their love and compassion about others situations and it's beautiful just beautiful film I applaud. Just about hope schools will show this to students to help spread lesson of wonderful love of lives and many more films with wonderful gifts too

[@kdmusic10]

Can't wait to see this, I'm high functioning autistic

[@oSamiSrzo]

me too

[@stupiidbee]

Oh my God. You have no idea how happy I am to see this pop up in my recommendations. I'm a high functioning autistic teenager. I prefer to keep that a secret, though. There's many reasons why I do, but the biggest reason is the fear of being misunderstood. Then again, I've been misunderstood many times, anyway. I'm beyond happy that Pixar is giving us some representation. I never usually see autism being represented in animation nowadays, so seeing this just put a smile on my face.

[@iesha3703]

My son's are both autistic, ADHD as well and it truly has taught me so much so far we continue to grow and learn together. I feel like Ive learned so much already and I'm truly feeling blessed to have them so much. They have seen this short film and they love it. I personally love it also. 😊

[@emmachristine7799]

Oh my gosh Im already obsessed 😄 this looks so great!!! I work with and have a passion for people and children with special needs and I’m so happy to see this incorporated into entertainment I know especially that other people I know are going to love it

[@juliaemma5258]

I teared up watching this

[@Asmr-ng8xe]

I have autism but higher on the spectrum I seem like a normal person but I have to have medicine everyday for my hyper activity And getting distracted and trying to make friends

[@unclebobo1983]

This is honestly just beautiful

[@Calwyne]

As someone with autism - watching this short film made me cry so hard and have so many emotions.

[@emmalove5080]

I am also autistic and was diagnosed 3 years ago

[@oooppp7666]

Same!

[@oooppp7666]

And I love Pixar shorts!

[@ajtv8050]

I LOVE THIS!!!! I’m also on the spectrum.

[@ItsRealyReall]

I wish this were a whole movie. Thank you regardless!!!

[@mysteriouswolven]

First time I'm genuinely excited to see a Pixar short. I enjoy them all but have never been "eager" to see an upcoming one.

[@PridelessChickz]

I wish someone would study me for a movie. Being "high functioning" is a whole new ball game imo. Acting "normal" when the pressure of society is on me, then being a completely different person at home. Shut downs and being paralyzed, eloping(running with no control) when I'm misunderstood, scared, or if something really bad happens... It's Fucking bullshit. 22+ years of being called, and believing, that I was lazy or not trying hard enough, and I was just autistic. Follow me around and make a documentary on how evil the system is for a poor brown female with autism just trying to survive, and how horribly my doctors treat me and anyone to tries to stick up for me. Maybe we can get some laws changed

[@aniahliepard]

I'd be willing to watch this

[@LL-pl2ek]

The thumbnail looks like Dora the Explorera

[@bocaszn2090]

The boy character is very detailed & beautiful they way they made him.

[@Antphoneigh]

Amazing. This studio is unstoppable.

[@samanthatorres6749]

I'd like to see Loop

[@katherineknapp6604]

PIXAR ROCKS! #austismawareness 💙

[@user-jb1xw5sz3m]

I'm autistic and I have a few "triggers" like if someone gets too close I start screeching as loud as possible

[@Redfernroses]

As someone with autism, I really appreciated this short film. I didn’t know I was autistic until I was 18 but Becuase it was so late I forced myself to adapt through the years, it was super hard. No one outside of my family understood me for the longest time and the teachers, well most didn’t care. And making friends was the hardest part. The only way I was truly myself was working with others who had disabilities and working with the elderly. I’m a CNA now and I want to own my own place for elderly and disabled people. Thank you so much for capturing what the struggle feels like .

[@shan3622]

When I saw the thumbnail I thought Dora was going to have an animated movie

[@neonmajora8454]

Shan Saaame.

[@booboobunny5655]

Dora does have a live action movie however.

[@frakow49]

I have Asperger's and this short looks so interesting to watch. I hope this comes out soon!

[@litrallynotmebruh9531]

It is currently out on Disney plus if you wanna check it out :)

[@frakow49]

@@litrallynotmebruh9531 oh, I see, thank you so much!

[@KaylaJohnson1995]

I love the little short! It’s so cute I hope they do this for all disabilities to let us (people with disabilities) know that we are not alone

[@barrettyorkparker]

my best friend has autism but when i first became her friend it help her A LOT she's a good artist i'll never leave my friend i really helped her and made her happy and i still am.