I stim by sucking my finger. I do it when I’m not paying attention or when I need calm or am tired. My mother calls it childish and asks me not to do it in public but how can I stop doing something I don’t notice I’m doing? As I started getting positive encouragement from my Husband, I just started ignoring her pointed “Finger!” When we’re out
Discordant Harmony made me think about autistic masking. The way Discord is practicing small talk, working on a script for conversation, trying to change himself to be "normal" and make Fluttershy feel comfortable, but it's destroying him in the process.
I think she probably never thought about the little components of it, just the whole thing. I mean, I used the wrong acronym for my own project for like 2 years because I just never thought about the little components of it again
Or maybe it was Cadences way of trying to make ladybugs a positive or even comforting thing? But the bug and the mantra were completely separated in Twilight's mind so it never helped lmaoo
Yeah, I really felt for Pinkie in this episode, and was really angry at Twilight especially for not checking up on her sooner. And the end didn’t resolve anything, it just made it seem like Pinkie was being unreasonable! So a lot of fans think Pinkie is the bad guy, when in reality it’s her friends for not communicating!
Yeah - like the video said, I do think her friends were TRYING to communicate a boundary with her, but they failed to actually get across that the problem was that she was disrupting them and instead made it sound like the problem was that she was “not good at it,” which was just kinda mean even if that wasn’t the intention.
There a lot more neurodivergent people who have high empathy than people think, it’s just because some people don’t know how to express it that people think that autistic people are not caring 😒. also the heightened sense of justice is so real 😭
I love this so much, theyre all so autistic 😭 i really like that you included AJs routine thing because this ALWAYS read to me like the autistic urge to keep a routine the same even if it doesnt make sense anymore
As someone who processes information like rainbow was amazing to watch this episode for the first time and i always used to get in trouble or yelled at as a kid when i didn't learn the same way like the other kids but eventually it got a bit easier and im 18 now and still struggle a bit but ive learned slowly overtime its okay to learn a bit slower than others because learning is different ❤
I remember crying and getting frustrated every time I had to learn math or do math homework. I’m sorry that you were yelled at, though. You didn’t deserve that. ❤
This had my like when I realized it wasn’t just a meme making fun of those of us on the spectrum, but then Vinyl got some spotlight and I really wish there was a “Super Like” button. Stimming ponies are so cute! It makes me Stim as well!
Pffft, yeah! He is certainly more of a cliche of autism…however, he still seems more respectful than Sheldon’s representation. Mudbriar is more off-putting, especially to someone like Pinkie, not necessarily arrogant or mean.
@ripleydrawsandthings When he said "I will not apologize for speaking with precision"- I FELT that on a spiritual level. People dislike Mudbriar, but I don't feel like he did anything wrong (at least not purposefully). He just communicates in a clear and literal way and people don't know how to handle it.
Yesssss it’s not talked about often enough. I even feel empathy for objects! As a funny example, when I was younger, if there was a last piece of anything, like a roll or piece of cake, my family would tease me and tell me the piece “felt sad” and “was lonely”, usually causing me to eat it, even if I was full. 😂
Never seen a child friendly video that had locked comments unless the creator locked the comments themselves due to some of the comments they received.
Mud Briar and Maud Pie both communicate in a literal, specific way with a monotone voice. They’re a perfect autistic couple, they understand each other because of their similar way of communicating 😊
It's no wonder I got obsessed with MLP when I was younger. Almost all the ponies are autistic and/or queer coded, and as an autistic queer person, that makes me feel so seen. Especially by a kids show
This was amazing! Love all the insights you pointed out. I've always thought Testing, Testing, 1,2,3, as well as ALL of Maud's episodes, hit close to home as an autistic person. You should do one for ADHD!
Thank you for stating that this is from YOUR experiences, it's easier to understand where it comes from considering Autism is a spectrum. The intro song is also beautiful. However, I will comment on some parts also because I was diagnosed with ASD at 5: 0:27 I don't have any phobias (I don't think I do), I mean, there was one point I was scared of elephants, but it was never a long-term phobia. And the little joke Twi was told is actually the way I goof off with my sister. 0:47 I do kind of sound like that, but I don't emphasize every word, it's definitely smoother. however, the clarification is on point. 1:09 I'm fine with group projects, yet I'm definitely gonna tell them about some of my techniques I think will help, so that's not a problem for me. Although, I usually plan to keep a studying routine, but the time I take will be longer or shorter depending on how much work there is. 1:40 I like how this is recognized. I actually used to be more emotionally sensitive/empathetic as a kid, but I still got diagnosed. Emotions aren't the first thing most people think of when they hear the word "autistic", so I like that this is there. 1:55 I do write stuff down on a google doc to make sure I have it, but I can get it done from memory. I don't think this scene is exclusive to Autistic people, but basically any organized person out there. The early part is me when I come to a class (where there is only a couple people in there), I wonder if I'm too early. 3:02. I can see this is relatable, especially with the information absorbing part while trying to get to a destination. 3:57 I used to be a people pleaser myself, this hits hard. 4:12 doesn't always apply, but i'm forever gonna goof off with my sister, we promised to read books to each other till we're 85 4:39 this is me to my family when they don't keep a promise 5:27 also contributes to the time I was a people-pleaser, I remember when my friends would point out me not being fine, it just feels weird. YES people misinterpret what I say ALL THE DAMN TIME. 7:28. so true. there are many things i've kept to myself for the sake of not getting bullied. 8:42, when i'm excited, I'M EXCITED 8:56 real, pretty much the same reason as 7:28 10:12 HELP WHY DOES THIS LOOK EDITED?!
pony stimming is absolutely adorable, the way they jump in place reminds me of how Garfield used to do that in some comics and media that was made in the 80s and that's so cool to me :D also Fluttershy going off about her honest opinion on her dress is me going off on someone spreading misinformation about my special interests because i can't stand when someone spreads stuff that is blatantly untrue and can be solved by a simple google search and yet people believe it and spread it elsewhere anyway lmaooo
I’m autistic. And also a huge fan of my little pony friendship is magic. And I can relate to so many of these! You did a great job with this video! ☺️🥰😁👍🏻🩷❤️🩵🧡💜💖
This must be why i love pinkie so much Her joy and love of fun always made me feel better. The fact that she has difficulty understanding queues aswell was always relatable to me, and how she reacts when her friends seemingly reject her or dont include her in activities is exactly how i feel with my friends Ive always been that person to prioritise my relationships over all else, and i would often feel really sad or anxious when im not included in my friends activities, which is something i was actively experiencing every day when i was younger, so she sort of acted as my comfort character during those times. At the time, pinkie was everything i was and aspired to be, always making everyone laugh and being the person to put a smile on peoples faces. Shes still my favourite character because of that
The more I watch the show, the more I realize that Pinkie is super relatable to me. I LIVE to make my friends laugh, I feel anxious and sad when I feel like I’m being rejected, and I sometimes take jokes too far. Twilight Sparkle is also pretty relatable to me as well!
@ripleydrawsandthings yea I agree. I usually get very excited about learning things that I find interesting and am obsessed with making and sticking to a list or schedule I set for myself. And I freak out if I have to stray away from that
YES! Both videos are so awesome! Everyone mentions the lack of empathy but I personally experience the hyper empathy where I struggle to tell my emotions from other people! My first therapist actually used this against me when I said "Hey I might be autistic" she said "Well, you don't really seem autistic..." and then explained because I had high empathy and was making eye contact. I was staring at her forehead...
As a fellow autistic, I can relate to quite a few of these! I had honestly never heard of RSD prior to this, but after looking it up, I’m almost positive I have that. It would explain so many of the things I find uncomfortable.
@@ripleydrawsandthingsohh! thats okay I understand! :) Just wanted to say this cuz I have adhd as well and a 2 of my family members has some other disabilities as well and saw some scenes that fit me and them (idk if that makes sense or sounds mean in anyway but sorry if it does sound mean)
@@theeyeofthebeholder9583This comment made me laugh! Humans, by definition, separate all the time! Religion, sports teams, interests, countries, ethnicities! We may be the same species, but we have the wonderful quality of separating into unique groups. It may not always work in our favor, but it is still one of the greatest things about being human. Besides, I don’t think this video will cause the next Civil War. If it does, I’ll make sure to send a formal apology. :)
I genuinely cannot express how much this video has made me feel so seen and heard. I’ve been wanting to see a video like this for idk how long and now that it’s here, it’s so so wonderful !! I’m also writing an essay on mlp and autism so this has been extremely helpful
Woooah, seriously? That’s awesome!!! Coming from a very nerdy English major, that sounds super cool! When is it due? I may be able to pump out another one if it isn’t too soon.
This is such an awesome Tism show. No wonder I keep rewatching it and Transformers Prime. Man. Also WHERE IS LUNA STIMMING??? HER IN BETWEEN DUSK AND DAWN WAS SO SWEET-
I tried to comment on the reupload but comments were turned off so I'll comment on this one instead This is SO GOOD. As a fellow autistic person I related and identified to so many of the points made, especially the bit about overexplaining for fear of being misunderstood. Thank you so much for making this.
0:52 I feel the same, I was diagnosed with autism at 6 so I was early diagnosis, everyone knew I was autsitic and my family never stopped talking about it so through my whole life they would always assume my behavior was autism based even when it wasn't ( turns out they were the ones misreading tone. I was fine with it) So I would already have to clarify what I was saying becasue they always misinterpreted me and I was convinced that I was confusing because Im autistic. Nowdays I still have to clarify myself and repeat myself in 5 diff ways because im scared people wont understand but my family finds this annyoing now and tells me to stop but I told them that I have to do it because Im scared of not making sense.
I feel like this could easily be a multi part series. I mean, we didn’t have nearly enough Maud. Not expressing your emotions in the same way as others resonated with me quite a lot
I personally really really like that you added notes for each clip, explaining why the behavior was autistic. I am a undiagnosed person, but I have had MANY people tell me I'm probably on the spectrum, and I personally relate to a lot of these points. The notes have really helped me to understand my own confusing behaviors :)
Honestly, it just took me throwing up to realize it wasn’t as bad as I thought. My phobia also came from my general anxiety disorder, so the emetephobia was more the house that my anxiety lived in. What helped me was trying to think of the worst case scenario - which, honestly, wasn’t that bad. And the experience, of course. But, if you have some sort of trauma, that may not work for you.
@ Yeah, last holidays I ended up getting a stomach bug and at the time it wasn’t as bad as I thought, but since it lasted one whole night it still felt triggering.
@SNOWYY.231 I completely understand! It still took some time afterward for me to get over my phobia, and my brain may not work like yours. I’m sorry that that happened, though - I remember when I got sick for the first time since developing the phobia, I was shaking and felt terrible from both being sick and being anxious. :(
I love this video so much, I feel really seen. My little pony has been my special interest since 5 (I am 19) and im just now coming to terms with and accepting my autism (and adhd) , while revisiting my first big source of neurodivergent joy. You really put into words experiences that I have… I thought I was so wrong for shutting down, or my rsd, and the bluntness and anger & justice seeking!!!!! Seeing my traits next to something so dear to my heart put it into perspective. I love my self a little better now cuz I can see myself in the silly pony show. Thank you!
I can relate to both Starlight and Trixie sooo much. every pony here feels neurodivgant codded in their own way but Starlight's friend group feels specificly autism codded tbh. the episode where she meets Maud is one of my all time favorites. the whole time I just kept thinking "this is autism."
About the empathy thing, I actually did a study on this for one of my psych classes! They found that autistic people have higher affective empathy (the ability to share another's feelings) whereas neurotypical individuals have higher cognitive empathy! (the ability to recognize and understand another's feelings)
I love these kinds of videos because it helps me with my friendships with some people with autism. One has a special interest just like pinkie, but it's video games, and sometimes he cycles through them. But they're all shoot em ups
This video was so much fun to watch. I just finished watching Friendship is Magic a week ago and I didn’t know just how relatable these characters were. I’m an autistic person myself and I have done almost everything you pointed out here. It kinda felt like you were calling me out after a while lol 😂
I’ve also heard the theory pinkie has bpd but those can be comorbid(idk if that’s how it’s spelled) I think the reason they are all neurodivergent is because their characters are all extremes of specific interests and personality traits but it’s still great even if it’s unintentional
I've been suspecting of being an Audhder for 10 years now (working on getting a proper diagnosis atm). This helped a lot with my constant impostor syndrome! I identify with starlight sm in this video but with everypony else too for specific details. This was super helpful and entertaining! Adding it to my fav playlist rn
Right??? No one ever talks about it! Or they talk about it in really kiddy terms. It’s not that we can’t do anything wrong, it’s that we know how things ought to be, and want things to be fair. For me, this causes empathy, but also grudges and pettiness.
@ripleydrawsandthings yeah oh my gosh!! i dont see it talked about ever and it made me feel a bit silly for feeling the way i do - but now to know it's a shared experience it feels so much better. thank you
As an Autistic person myself, I 100% agree with this. I get excited about things I enjoy just like Rarity did when she was a special guest for the GOAT Fancypants.
@ Oh, no problem! Stimming is a repetitive behavior that’s done for self-regulation and to express emotion. While everyone stims (bouncing leg, chewing on pen, twirling hair), autistic people and those with ADHD tend to do it more!
I also have a heightened sense of morals and empathy though I don't hold grudges it instead has lead me to having trust issues. Im friendly towards everyone but I trust no one. I also talk in a very monotone voice and like using proper terminology even if it makes me sound pretentious
2:11 this is ligit so true i wake up at 6 am to get ready for school and i have to wait for 2 more hours to go to school also im always late still due to my family 😭
Icr SO HARD to a lot of these! I just tend to hide my interests because I don't wanna be hated on (even though I feel like I am and that everyone should)!
bruhh i feel so called out about the obsessively precise and clarifying language thing near the start 💀 anyways i always related to maude so damn much.
Huh, maybe I am autistic because I got weirdly emotional seeing Maude accept Starlight for her kite interest. Like, why did I feel like I was gonna start crying? Hello? Where did that come from?
My little autism: stimming is magic
Aw, that’s a way better title!
I approve (I'm autistic)
I stim by sucking my finger. I do it when I’m not paying attention or when I need calm or am tired. My mother calls it childish and asks me not to do it in public but how can I stop doing something I don’t notice I’m doing? As I started getting positive encouragement from my Husband, I just started ignoring her pointed “Finger!” When we’re out
I also chew everything, Bottles, paper, cardboard,
Discordant Harmony made me think about autistic masking. The way Discord is practicing small talk, working on a script for conversation, trying to change himself to be "normal" and make Fluttershy feel comfortable, but it's destroying him in the process.
OMG YESSS YOU GET IT
Hmmmmm…I will think about this the next time I make a video like this…
0:26 i love how twighlight is horrified of ladybugs yet still sings sunshine sunshine LADYBUGS awake clap your hooves and do a little shake 😭
I think she probably never thought about the little components of it, just the whole thing. I mean, I used the wrong acronym for my own project for like 2 years because I just never thought about the little components of it again
Or maybe it was Cadences way of trying to make ladybugs a positive or even comforting thing? But the bug and the mantra were completely separated in Twilight's mind so it never helped lmaoo
Me, an autistic person: Is the most serious and emotional person in the room at the same time
Relatable 😢
As much as i dont like yakity sax, its a really good example of getting your hyperfixation getting shut down
poor pinkie :~;
Yeah, I really felt for Pinkie in this episode, and was really angry at Twilight especially for not checking up on her sooner. And the end didn’t resolve anything, it just made it seem like Pinkie was being unreasonable! So a lot of fans think Pinkie is the bad guy, when in reality it’s her friends for not communicating!
PINKIE DID NOTHING WRONG!!!😭💔
Yeah - like the video said, I do think her friends were TRYING to communicate a boundary with her, but they failed to actually get across that the problem was that she was disrupting them and instead made it sound like the problem was that she was “not good at it,” which was just kinda mean even if that wasn’t the intention.
yep 100%
The one with Rainbow Dash finding a new way to learn is so wholesome!!!
That episode has always been one of my favorites!
knowing thats what happened made me cry cuz ya know?
There a lot more neurodivergent people who have high empathy than people think, it’s just because some people don’t know how to express it that people think that autistic people are not caring 😒. also the heightened sense of justice is so real 😭
I have autism and I experience a heightened sense of justice, I appreciate this being brought to light and I feel seen. 🖤🦇
I have very high empathy and a highted sense of justice.
Now I know it's the reason I always make bad characters get what they deserve in my stories!
@@dumbartist864 i do this too! It’s been a frequent thing I’ve done since I was a kid and I still do it.
I'm neurodivergent and have really high empathy to the point where it's a genuine problem
@@MyChemicalKilljoy Awesome!! I draw it too, forgot to mention
I love this so much, theyre all so autistic 😭 i really like that you included AJs routine thing because this ALWAYS read to me like the autistic urge to keep a routine the same even if it doesnt make sense anymore
Exactly! Even if a routine doesn’t need to be done, it gives me comfort to know that it’s done.
@Idiotbox186 Flexibility is so hard 😭. To me it is COMPLETE chaos!
As someone who processes information like rainbow was amazing to watch this episode for the first time and i always used to get in trouble or yelled at as a kid when i didn't learn the same way like the other kids but eventually it got a bit easier and im 18 now and still struggle a bit but ive learned slowly overtime its okay to learn a bit slower than others because learning is different ❤
I remember crying and getting frustrated every time I had to learn math or do math homework. I’m sorry that you were yelled at, though. You didn’t deserve that. ❤
This had my like when I realized it wasn’t just a meme making fun of those of us on the spectrum, but then Vinyl got some spotlight and I really wish there was a “Super Like” button. Stimming ponies are so cute! It makes me Stim as well!
I absolutely DESPISE that meme-y, disingenuous, and hurtful content, which is the main reason why I wanted to make some of my own!
1:05 - Mud Briar is Sheldon Cooper in MLP-
Pffft, yeah! He is certainly more of a cliche of autism…however, he still seems more respectful than Sheldon’s representation. Mudbriar is more off-putting, especially to someone like Pinkie, not necessarily arrogant or mean.
@ripleydrawsandthings When he said "I will not apologize for speaking with precision"- I FELT that on a spiritual level.
People dislike Mudbriar, but I don't feel like he did anything wrong (at least not purposefully). He just communicates in a clear and literal way and people don't know how to handle it.
They sound rlly similar too-
Sheldon if he was good
Ahhh I'm so glad you included HYPER empathy instead of hypo empathy
Also Twilight is literally so autistic
Yesssss it’s not talked about often enough. I even feel empathy for objects! As a funny example, when I was younger, if there was a last piece of anything, like a roll or piece of cake, my family would tease me and tell me the piece “felt sad” and “was lonely”, usually causing me to eat it, even if I was full. 😂
THE INTRO WAS SUCH A JUMPSCARE 💀💀
I had to put something not child-friendly at the beginning so the comments wouldn’t be locked.
@ ah ok makes sense 💀
@@ripleydrawsandthingsthat’s such a fun way to do it! Took me off guard a bit
Never seen a child friendly video that had locked comments unless the creator locked the comments themselves due to some of the comments they received.
@@lizmccullen1411 every single video marked for kids (even explicitly against the owners request, which happens often) has comments disabled
Mud Briar and Maud Pie both communicate in a literal, specific way with a monotone voice. They’re a perfect autistic couple, they understand each other because of their similar way of communicating 😊
It's no wonder I got obsessed with MLP when I was younger. Almost all the ponies are autistic and/or queer coded, and as an autistic queer person, that makes me feel so seen. Especially by a kids show
YES SOMEONE INCLUDED APPLEJACK IN THE AUTISTIC PONIESSSS. I’m autistic and she’s my fave and I relate to her so much and people always ignore her :(
This was amazing! Love all the insights you pointed out. I've always thought Testing, Testing, 1,2,3, as well as ALL of Maud's episodes, hit close to home as an autistic person.
You should do one for ADHD!
Ooooh, indeed! Rainbow Dash will probably be the prime candidate, as well as Pinkie for her fear of rejection and hyperactivity.
@@ripleydrawsandthings I can see Trixie as well, especially in All Bottled Up.
Thank you for stating that this is from YOUR experiences, it's easier to understand where it comes from considering Autism is a spectrum. The intro song is also beautiful.
However, I will comment on some parts also because I was diagnosed with ASD at 5:
0:27 I don't have any phobias (I don't think I do), I mean, there was one point I was scared of elephants, but it was never a long-term phobia. And the little joke Twi was told is actually the way I goof off with my sister.
0:47 I do kind of sound like that, but I don't emphasize every word, it's definitely smoother. however, the clarification is on point.
1:09 I'm fine with group projects, yet I'm definitely gonna tell them about some of my techniques I think will help, so that's not a problem for me. Although, I usually plan to keep a studying routine, but the time I take will be longer or shorter depending on how much work there is.
1:40 I like how this is recognized. I actually used to be more emotionally sensitive/empathetic as a kid, but I still got diagnosed. Emotions aren't the first thing most people think of when they hear the word "autistic", so I like that this is there.
1:55 I do write stuff down on a google doc to make sure I have it, but I can get it done from memory. I don't think this scene is exclusive to Autistic people, but basically any organized person out there. The early part is me when I come to a class (where there is only a couple people in there), I wonder if I'm too early.
3:02. I can see this is relatable, especially with the information absorbing part while trying to get to a destination.
3:57 I used to be a people pleaser myself, this hits hard.
4:12 doesn't always apply, but i'm forever gonna goof off with my sister, we promised to read books to each other till we're 85
4:39 this is me to my family when they don't keep a promise
5:27 also contributes to the time I was a people-pleaser, I remember when my friends would point out me not being fine, it just feels weird. YES people misinterpret what I say ALL THE DAMN TIME.
7:28. so true. there are many things i've kept to myself for the sake of not getting bullied.
8:42, when i'm excited, I'M EXCITED
8:56 real, pretty much the same reason as 7:28
10:12 HELP WHY DOES THIS LOOK EDITED?!
2:45 that bit tears me up
pony stimming is absolutely adorable, the way they jump in place reminds me of how Garfield used to do that in some comics and media that was made in the 80s and that's so cool to me :D
also Fluttershy going off about her honest opinion on her dress is me going off on someone spreading misinformation about my special interests because i can't stand when someone spreads stuff that is blatantly untrue and can be solved by a simple google search and yet people believe it and spread it elsewhere anyway lmaooo
I’m autistic. And also a huge fan of my little pony friendship is magic. And I can relate to so many of these! You did a great job with this video! ☺️🥰😁👍🏻🩷❤️🩵🧡💜💖
This must be why i love pinkie so much
Her joy and love of fun always made me feel better. The fact that she has difficulty understanding queues aswell was always relatable to me, and how she reacts when her friends seemingly reject her or dont include her in activities is exactly how i feel with my friends
Ive always been that person to prioritise my relationships over all else, and i would often feel really sad or anxious when im not included in my friends activities, which is something i was actively experiencing every day when i was younger, so she sort of acted as my comfort character during those times.
At the time, pinkie was everything i was and aspired to be, always making everyone laugh and being the person to put a smile on peoples faces. Shes still my favourite character because of that
The more I watch the show, the more I realize that Pinkie is super relatable to me. I LIVE to make my friends laugh, I feel anxious and sad when I feel like I’m being rejected, and I sometimes take jokes too far. Twilight Sparkle is also pretty relatable to me as well!
@ripleydrawsandthings yea I agree. I usually get very excited about learning things that I find interesting and am obsessed with making and sticking to a list or schedule I set for myself. And I freak out if I have to stray away from that
that’s why I hyperfixated so hard on this show when I was 10 all these characters gave me comfort x3
Even now, I get spurts of hyperfixation on this show from time to time. It’s always wonderful to revisit.
SAMMEEE
@@ripleydrawsandthings yeah i feel like every few months i get super hyperfixated on mlp
I was late to the fandom. I didn’t really get into it until 2021. I’ve been hyperfixated ever since. No regrets!😊
@@Wind-Whistler :0 wow! I grew up with the show haha, been here since the beginning
YES! Both videos are so awesome! Everyone mentions the lack of empathy but I personally experience the hyper empathy where I struggle to tell my emotions from other people! My first therapist actually used this against me when I said "Hey I might be autistic" she said "Well, you don't really seem autistic..." and then explained because I had high empathy and was making eye contact. I was staring at her forehead...
As a fellow autistic, I can relate to quite a few of these! I had honestly never heard of RSD prior to this, but after looking it up, I’m almost positive I have that. It would explain so many of the things I find uncomfortable.
This is one of the reasons I make this content! Not just to entertain, but to educate! I hope that this realization helps you. :)
i feel like this is more on ALMOST every neurodivergent rather than just autistic ppl 😭
Indeed! However, I only have experience in being autistic, so I didn’t want to inaccurately portray some other neurodivergency.
@@ripleydrawsandthingsohh! thats okay I understand! :) Just wanted to say this cuz I have adhd as well and a 2 of my family members has some other disabilities as well and saw some scenes that fit me and them
(idk if that makes sense or sounds mean in anyway but sorry if it does sound mean)
Not at all! I’m glad that the relatability went beyond what I thought. That’s actually a WONDERFUL thing!
Or just everyone. We don’t have to keep separating the same species
@@theeyeofthebeholder9583This comment made me laugh! Humans, by definition, separate all the time! Religion, sports teams, interests, countries, ethnicities! We may be the same species, but we have the wonderful quality of separating into unique groups. It may not always work in our favor, but it is still one of the greatest things about being human. Besides, I don’t think this video will cause the next Civil War. If it does, I’ll make sure to send a formal apology. :)
I genuinely cannot express how much this video has made me feel so seen and heard. I’ve been wanting to see a video like this for idk how long and now that it’s here, it’s so so wonderful !! I’m also writing an essay on mlp and autism so this has been extremely helpful
Woooah, seriously? That’s awesome!!! Coming from a very nerdy English major, that sounds super cool! When is it due? I may be able to pump out another one if it isn’t too soon.
It’s due Jan 30th hard deadline but trying to get it finished by dec 15th or 20th
This is such an awesome Tism show. No wonder I keep rewatching it and Transformers Prime.
Man.
Also WHERE IS LUNA STIMMING??? HER IN BETWEEN DUSK AND DAWN WAS SO SWEET-
9:50 I feel like this is the closest Maud is ever going to get to giving someone the stink-eye
5:21 Oh, hello Stolas. Wasn't expecting to see you here. 😅 Seems like my hyperfixations show up everywhere.
How dare you forget Twilight’s little wing thing when she meets Starlight 😭
Which episode?
2:53 Earth…. Unicorn…. Pegasi….
*Long ago… the Three Pony tribes lived in harmony*
*Then everything changed when the Fire Alicorn attacked!*
This is the only 'autistic' MLP video that's actually relatable to autistic people. As an autistic brony I give 10/10.
the mane six are the neurodivergent friend group everyone wanted as a kid 😭💕
I tried to comment on the reupload but comments were turned off so I'll comment on this one instead
This is SO GOOD. As a fellow autistic person I related and identified to so many of the points made, especially the bit about overexplaining for fear of being misunderstood. Thank you so much for making this.
As a fellow autistic person, the amount of times I said “Me for real” while watching this video….
Never realized how much mlp gets me!
0:52 I feel the same, I was diagnosed with autism at 6 so I was early diagnosis, everyone knew I was autsitic and my family never stopped talking about it so through my whole life they would always assume my behavior was autism based even when it wasn't ( turns out they were the ones misreading tone. I was fine with it) So I would already have to clarify what I was saying becasue they always misinterpreted me and I was convinced that I was confusing because Im autistic. Nowdays I still have to clarify myself and repeat myself in 5 diff ways because im scared people wont understand but my family finds this annyoing now and tells me to stop but I told them that I have to do it because Im scared of not making sense.
This video made me realize just how much I love Testing 123 it’s such a great episode
Ponies have Awwww-tism because they are so cute.
I feel like this could easily be a multi part series. I mean, we didn’t have nearly enough Maud. Not expressing your emotions in the same way as others resonated with me quite a lot
I personally really really like that you added notes for each clip, explaining why the behavior was autistic.
I am a undiagnosed person, but I have had MANY people tell me I'm probably on the spectrum, and I personally relate to a lot of these points. The notes have really helped me to understand my own confusing behaviors :)
This deserves WAAAAY more than 28 likes, this rocks!
Thank you so much! Doing these make my little analytical autistic heart happy!
“That’s a mood Pinkie”
HAPPY SQUEALS. I WAS SO EXCITED TO SEE A REFERENCE TO MY BIGGEST HYPERFIXATION IN ONE OF MY COMFORT SHOWS.
Though I don’t often watch Helluva Boss anymore (new hyperfixations), Stolas is one of my favorite characters!
As someone with emetophobia who is also Autistic, it made me feel a little better knowing that you said you don’t have it that much anymore 😅
Honestly, it just took me throwing up to realize it wasn’t as bad as I thought. My phobia also came from my general anxiety disorder, so the emetephobia was more the house that my anxiety lived in. What helped me was trying to think of the worst case scenario - which, honestly, wasn’t that bad. And the experience, of course. But, if you have some sort of trauma, that may not work for you.
@ Yeah, last holidays I ended up getting a stomach bug and at the time it wasn’t as bad as I thought, but since it lasted one whole night it still felt triggering.
@SNOWYY.231 I completely understand! It still took some time afterward for me to get over my phobia, and my brain may not work like yours. I’m sorry that that happened, though - I remember when I got sick for the first time since developing the phobia, I was shaking and felt terrible from both being sick and being anxious. :(
@ Exactly:( I think I’m getting a little better tho :)
As a person with adhd and anxiety i relate to a lot of these
(I do not have autism, some things just overlap in diffrent neurodivergent disorders)
I love this video so much, I feel really seen. My little pony has been my special interest since 5 (I am 19) and im just now coming to terms with and accepting my autism (and adhd) , while revisiting my first big source of neurodivergent joy. You really put into words experiences that I have… I thought I was so wrong for shutting down, or my rsd, and the bluntness and anger & justice seeking!!!!! Seeing my traits next to something so dear to my heart put it into perspective. I love my self a little better now cuz I can see myself in the silly pony show. Thank you!
BRO THE INTRO GOT ME 😭💀 I DIDNT EVEN LAST 3 SECONDS
3:38 Derpy always being my fav autistic pony
REAL
I can relate to both Starlight and Trixie sooo much. every pony here feels neurodivgant codded in their own way but Starlight's friend group feels specificly autism codded tbh. the episode where she meets Maud is one of my all time favorites. the whole time I just kept thinking "this is autism."
She was so early, they hadn't even made the snow that'll need to be cleaned up yet
About the empathy thing, I actually did a study on this for one of my psych classes! They found that autistic people have higher affective empathy (the ability to share another's feelings) whereas neurotypical individuals have higher cognitive empathy! (the ability to recognize and understand another's feelings)
I love these kinds of videos because it helps me with my friendships with some people with autism. One has a special interest just like pinkie, but it's video games, and sometimes he cycles through them. But they're all shoot em ups
I LOVE this video as an AuDHD person, you don’t even know
The music in the intro.. I WAS NOT READY FOR THAT LMAOOO
Partly for the funnies, partly for not getting tagged as children’s content!
AAHH TYSMM! as an autistic person this is so lovely to see! ♡♡
This is awesome. I felt this on so many levels. No wonder I loved this show so much lol.
YOU DESERVE A MILLION SUBS FOR THIS VIDEO!!!THANK YOUUU!!!
Oh my god the music at the end is sooo nostalgic. I used to play that game so much as a kid.
I used to play it all the time too, until I got too impatient to get bits and complete quests. 😂
omg i need more of these this is one of the most well compiled and explained compilation i've seen
This video was so much fun to watch. I just finished watching Friendship is Magic a week ago and I didn’t know just how relatable these characters were. I’m an autistic person myself and I have done almost everything you pointed out here. It kinda felt like you were calling me out after a while lol 😂
THE START GOT MY SISTER DYING
My condolences 😢🙏
I’ve also heard the theory pinkie has bpd but those can be comorbid(idk if that’s how it’s spelled)
I think the reason they are all neurodivergent is because their characters are all extremes of specific interests and personality traits but it’s still great even if it’s unintentional
Awesome video!!!! I love all the text explaining everything!!
I played that intro on full volume while sitting in the living room, please hug me i am scared
Ah this is awesome! Mlp was the first show i was in the fandom for. No wonder I liked it so much :>
I love the thumbnail it’s genuinely peak graphic design
I've been suspecting of being an Audhder for 10 years now (working on getting a proper diagnosis atm). This helped a lot with my constant impostor syndrome! I identify with starlight sm in this video but with everypony else too for specific details. This was super helpful and entertaining! Adding it to my fav playlist rn
I loved this!!!!
Its interesting that they get dressed for events.. but then wear nothing at the event .
Princess of Friendship? Princess of Neurodivergence
Just whoa
I hope that’s a good woah! I know it’s a bit chaotic.
I'm the 180 like!:) Hope you get more tho😭 You deserve it!😭
Thank you, my man! I really enjoy making these videos, and I hope other people do to!
THE HEIGHTENED SENSE OF JUSTICE AUGHHH......... ❤️
Right??? No one ever talks about it! Or they talk about it in really kiddy terms. It’s not that we can’t do anything wrong, it’s that we know how things ought to be, and want things to be fair. For me, this causes empathy, but also grudges and pettiness.
@ripleydrawsandthings yeah oh my gosh!! i dont see it talked about ever and it made me feel a bit silly for feeling the way i do - but now to know it's a shared experience it feels so much better. thank you
6:12
ATE :3
2:00 Twilight is like the list autistic, that pony LOVES her lists, can't blame her tbf, as an autistic person ^^
9:15 This is me literally all the time
I’m so sorry, man. I know what that’s like. If you want, you can infodump to me in the comments! About whatever!
So it's confirmed: The Main Seven are all on the spectrum
Main 8, actually.
Thank you, I really needed this as someone who’s on the spectrum.
the end is so cute it makes me so happy
As an Autistic person myself, I 100% agree with this. I get excited about things I enjoy just like Rarity did when she was a special guest for the GOAT Fancypants.
I love doing the stupid little hops, when i'm super excited i sometimes do them :3
Opening is wild
0:27 SAME I HAVE A FEAR OF THEM
No wonder I loved this show so much as a kid and still to this day, it’s autism coated XD
Twilight and cadence doing their lil dance flurry heart is like "mother?, Aunt?, what are you doing!?"
THE PART AT THE END WITH THE SIMMING PONIES AAAAAAA!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
As a fellow autistic person myself I can confidently and punctually say
YOUR DAMN RIGHT IM APART OF THIS KICKASS FANDOM 😎🫵
Also at 10:00 this is what the ment by stimming? 🤔
@@NathanielPiscianAre you asking what stimming is, or whether or not what I showed is actually considered stimming?
@ i honestly don’t know what stimming is 🤷
@ Oh, no problem! Stimming is a repetitive behavior that’s done for self-regulation and to express emotion. While everyone stims (bouncing leg, chewing on pen, twirling hair), autistic people and those with ADHD tend to do it more!
@ oh 😮
I also have a heightened sense of morals and empathy though I don't hold grudges it instead has lead me to having trust issues. Im friendly towards everyone but I trust no one. I also talk in a very monotone voice and like using proper terminology even if it makes me sound pretentious
Glad to find something that matches my disability (I'm Autistic by the way)!
I could watch a million of these
I seriously didn’t realize just how autistic these ponies are, this video is the best!!
Derpy has amblyopia, A type of lazy eyes.
I am autistic and this is cute as hell
Thank you! I’m glad I found my audience.
2:11 this is ligit so true i wake up at 6 am to get ready for school and i have to wait for 2 more hours to go to school also im always late still due to my family 😭
i 100% feel twilight on the ladybug thing. im absolutely petrified of those. i cant explain why but they just freak me out so bad
Icr SO HARD to a lot of these! I just tend to hide my interests because I don't wanna be hated on (even though I feel like I am and that everyone should)!
bruhh i feel so called out about the obsessively precise and clarifying language thing near the start 💀 anyways i always related to maude so damn much.
Huh, maybe I am autistic because I got weirdly emotional seeing Maude accept Starlight for her kite interest. Like, why did I feel like I was gonna start crying? Hello? Where did that come from?
I relate to this so much!
Tbh i think at least 90% of the characters in mlp are in the autistic spectrum bro and i love it 😭