Neurodiverse Friends - (Animation)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มี.ค. 2024
- Welcome to the world of "Neurodiverse Friends," starring Pixi & co. - Cats on the Spectrum! Through character animation, I aim to shed light on various aspects and behaviors associated with neurodivergence in a fun and engaging way.
Story, Design, and Animation: Luca Fattore
Music: Putting On The Ritz - Freedom Trail Studio
#animation #animatedseries #neurodiversity #autism #adhd #cat
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Headcannon: ASD cat DOESN'T ignore/register ADHD cat's actions. They are fully aware. They just didn't get the social cue to play/react towards them -thinking ADHD might just need attention/need to release energy. To not interrupt them, ASD cat waits. When ADHD stops, ASD happily hugs her to show "Yes. I love you too."
Source: AuDHD me.
Hello Leroy, that's precisely what I intended to convey! Autistic inertia can be understood as a sensory delay. It's important to recognize that individuals with ASD are fully aware of their surroundings and what's happening. Thank you for highlighting this point!
autistic inertia... that describes it quite well...
As someone with both and a half, could never word/describe better
Oh
I have asd them
Yall i are already did the doctor thing and i have asd so SHHHHS
@@airsoft_cartman no..
Puttin' on the ritz
Yes indeed Pink! 😸
Love that song!!😍
One of my friends once said "Rizz em with the 'tism"
@@-Tha.Honey.Kat-Will do
Puttin' on the rizz*
I'll always remember one of my Grandfather's wisdoms, though I can't remember exactly how he puts it...
"Just because someone isn't engaging with you, doesn't mean they dislike you."
Hi Mr. Bones,
That quote from your grandfather is truly profound! It reflects wisdom and insight that can only come from a lifetime of experience. It seems like he was not only a mentor but also a remarkable individual to have in your life. Thanks for sharing such valuable words of wisdom. ☘💖
Was that really your pop? Or you saw it on Reddit and posted it here?
That is very true. One of my autistic nonverbal grandsons very rarely engages with people, but once in a while, when I make kissy noises at him, he will roll his eyes and either let me kiss his head, or else he will hold out the back of his hand for me to kiss.
🤣❤️ I love him so much!
@@mmmmmmmmmmm10does it matter?
@@Mary_Beth_Reimer That is sooooo f*cking *C U T E*
God, I hate how accurate this is. When I talk with my friends, I NEED them to react or comment to what I say, or else I am physically unable to continue with what I was talking about until they ask me to continue.
Dear Radiance,
It's great to hear that you resonate with the personality of this character. Here's a fun fact: sometimes I freeze just like the other character. There are moments when someone talks to me for ten minutes, and the last two minutes seem to vanish from my memory. Then, as they look at me expectantly, I suddenly snap back to attention. I realize I need to respond, but it's like I've missed a part of the conversation. It's a bit like waking up from a daydream! I've learned to be more aware of these moments, and it's made a big difference in my interactions. ✌😺
I have Autism and I also feel the same. I'm tired of talking to my "friends" (I hate them now they're not real friends, especially my exes with "adhd") just for them to ignore me. I don't care if they're shy or dont know what to say, just saying "yeah", "okay", or changing the topic entirely is enough for me because i also change the topic randomly when i ramble for hours. :)
I’m like that and I’m autistic, not adhd
Or at least I don’t think adhd? I match up a bit, mostly in the hyperactive ways
I frequently ask my friends what they think of something I show them but they don’t react much to
Ugh your so right, i really need to figure that out better
A mí me pasa igual! Pero no estoy diagnóstica da con nada
"The trick is playing hard to get"
People with ASD: we don't even have to try
Random guy: "Ohh, I see, you're playing hard to get."
Me just minding my business:
"👁️👄👁️..."
Wow my comment got so many likes
People with ASD: 'we don't even have to try'
Me: "It's always a good time-!" 😎
Indeed you see for I am to busy thinking what color would make that cup cooler. The answer was purple...
Friend friend friend firn f
As someone with asd, this captures things really really well :)
I'm genuinely thrilled to hear that, Avraham! Your feedback means the world to me. I put a lot of effort into illustrating how the outer appearance of ASD can sometimes be misleading, and your thoughts really validate my efforts. Thank you so much for sharing. 😺💖
I concur. We're masters of "head empty except for those we love"
agreed.
Same for me but with ADHD
@@trollerthegreattrollertheg6234 couldn't put it better myself lol!
I like that the ADHD cat is still actively blinking even when they’re not currently doing something. I hate when media treats being hyperactive as something that needs to be “fixed” or that all someone needs to do is “calm down”.
Hi Diggi, thank so much for your comment! I am happy that you apprecaiet those subtleties in my animation, it means a lot to me! :D
to be productive though it is something that needs to be controlled.... usually through medication. I am unfortunately both of these cats XD I have ADHD and autism... and yeah trying to get any work done is an absolute NIGHTMARE if I don't control my ADHD...
well not just the media but really most of the people who don't have it.
"if you really try you can improve yourself and learn to concentrate and stop getting distracted"
I guess it is fine that they don't get it. I cannot imagine what it feels like Not having it.
I like the way I am. its just my way. I love tat recently this things got really well known. I would just think that other people are just better then me in dealing with crushing weight of boredom and resisting distractions.
This video's comments feel so welcoming and understanding.
oh , I guess I got a litle bit side tracked. have a good day.)
The ADHD leaving my body when my mom tells me to “get a planner”
@@BtheVictor2015Whoa calm down, get a planner and fix yourself.
not knowing how to react to affection but still knowing the effort when we see it is so so true
Thank you so much for the appreciation, Pop!!
I wonder what she is thinking?
Meanwhile in my mind:
Not seriously, these two cats represent two of my moods. They are sooo cute
Hi Angnin, thanks for your comment! Regarding the still character, they're depicted with autistic inertia. This means that while they may desire to express themselves and share their feelings, they often appear outwardly 'frozen' or unresponsive. Despite this external appearance, they possess a vibrant and rich inner world, full of thoughts and emotions waiting to be expressed. 💖😸
@@PixiGags I'm autistic and that's exactly how I feel! I had no clue that had a word! I'm much more expressive in text than IRL
@@PixiGags I haven't been diagnosed as autistic, but my older brother is. However, that description you just gave describes me on a 1:1 scale. I might have to go see if I also have it, I've been told my whole life that I'm "normal" so it would be really shocking to find out that I'm not.
@@jesternightlight you had no clue bc I'm 90% sure AI was involved with this. stay cautious, fellow autistic
@@PixiGagssaying that i think i have ASD and ADHD, i know i have ADHD but my mind is also pretty full of thoughts and emotions, and i also have anxiety...
This animation means a lot..
The ASD cat didnt show much when the other tried to play with, but that doesnt mean he didnt like the ADHD cat. The ADHD cat have been patient and caring enough to get ASD cat's total confidence.
Thats very cute
IKR! I LOVE THIS SO MUCH 😻😸
Thank you!!! 💖
Hi CDara!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I am so happy you like the animation. You're absolutely right, the ASD cat's initial reservedness doesn't necessarily mean they don't like the ADHD cat. The key point is that the ADHD cat doesn't give up on the ASD cat, showing patience and care until earning their trust. Take good care, and sending virtual hugs your way! 😺💖
it's sooo cuuuteeee 😭❤
What does ASD stand for?
This was very eye-opening. I have ADHD and I have a friend who has ASD. I text them as much as I can remember to, and I always feel like I'm annoying them, especially when much isn't said in the reply. However they will tell me how much they enjoy my company and talking to me. This really helped me understand the communication style we have. Thank you. Now, I'll feel less nervous about texting them.
(I know them saying they enjoy my company should've been enough, but my own self hatred wouldn't let me see that.)
No worries, Paw. Your story is truly inspiring, and I appreciate you sharing it. It's great to hear how my video helped you gain self-awareness. While it's natural to feel nervous about texting your friend due to different communication styles, it's reassuring that your friend genuinely enjoys your company. Thanks for opening up and keep being authentic. 👍😺💖
I’m very quiet around my friends. Talking is very difficult and I often overthink what I’m about to say. So I don’t say much with them. I sit with them and their presence gives me happiness. I deeply appreciate that they accept me for who I am and know that I care for them as much as they do for me.
It seems like you've got an amazing bond with your friends, Jay, even if you're more on the quiet side. Having that comfort and happiness just from being around them sounds amazing. It's fantastic that they accept you for who you are! Cherish those relationships, they're truly special! ❤️
i have ADHD and i'm like this a lot too. I love hanging out and talking with my friends but often times I switch between yapping on and on about nothing or being completely dead silent. I either have so much I need to say right now or I have nothing to say and feel uncomfortable speaking. I luckily have really good friends that know sometimes I need to talk, and sometimes I would rather just sit and vibe in their presence.
the squash and stretch and morph of shapes are the stuffs of great animation techniques every animator should master.
I used to have this practically screamed into my ear by my old modelling lecturer (that and "lead in - lead out)
The 12 principles of animation are a great primer for manually-created animations, be they 2D or 3D
I don't know how that would play into procedural animation, but hey, that's why I'm interested in _Synthetic Selection_
As one who has autism, adhd and is studying psychology, I can say without a shadow of a doubt. This is perfect and I love it.
Your feedback means a lot to me, Doctor. I'm grateful that you enjoyed my animation and found resonance with the characters. Thank you so much for your valuable input! 👍💖
Hey we’re in the same boat. Gl out there
Heyyyy! I'm studying a bit of Psychology too! I'm reading a 3-book box about Freud, Jung and Back
bro failed the dice roll and got TWO debuffs
@@disgustingrat4839they both can be blessings if used properly.
Thankfully this ADHD cat doesn't have rejection sensitivity!
Hahahaha! Ahehehehehe…heh..heh………heh *sniff*
i have the sensitive shit bad but i get over it fast af
True, i would cry on the spot
no need to call me out like that 😭
Thanks! Nothing beats a dignified handling of the way neurodiverse people behave, or how non-hostile most of our behavior is.
You're so welcome! Our non-hierarchical resonance indeed inspires peace and flows with the cyclical rhythms of nature and the universe. 💖
Sometimes you don't want to "do" anything, ya just wanna vibe.
But having a friend to snuggle up with is always nice.
Sounds nice. I wish I had that
@@Aezrt-17 Well I have cats and it's nice snuggling up with them. Though it'd probably be nice to have a human friend you could snuggle up with too.
@@jruler93 True, true
@@Aezrt-17 same omg
Well put :)
As a adhd representative. I have to say we just didnt learn how to give up when we picked someone to annoy
Nah fr
@@chlowormy i see one of our unfortunate victims found their way here. i'm sorry for your loss
at some point... you are just ready that people would get annoyed , you embrace it. being anoying is fine as long as it is being yourself. and then , you may finally focus on one singular victim. you never gave up before , you just stoped for a bit , but now you can interract with one person for extended periods of time. because you like to talk to them.
My partner and I have a game when they are cooking: how long can I annoy them before I am thrown out of the kitchen? My record is 10 minutes!
It seems more and more people have ADHD and Autism, beside the fact it is taken care more than before , the higher odds ratios (about 30%) linked to pesticide exposure in offspring with autism spectrum disorder is kinda concerning, this and the endoctrine disruptors : autism is 265% higher in California than in Utah, this endocrine disruptors (replacement of iodine) is a promising explanation, i am somehow wondering how much of our morden life impacted the cases we face nodaway, there is still not a lot of money given for this studies, since the industry do not like them
And this is how introverts and socially awckered people make friends a ADHD person just finds them amusing
Thanks so much, Butters! I truly apprecaiet that! :D
I just be a silly creacher and my friends pick me up by the scruff and decide that I’m their bud now.
(ADHD primarily with high functioning ASD) I very much enjoy when my ASD friends show appreciation for me just being stimulating around them. This animation is VERY accurate.
Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm glad the animation resonates with you and your friends' behavior. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciate when your ASD friends find stimulation in your presence. Thanks for sharing your perspective! 😺✌
as someone who is autistic and has a friend who has adhd, this explains our friendship very well :)
I have both. I am both the autistic and ADHD friend XD
Nice! I have ADHD 😸
I have both autism and ADHD
Same but other way around lmao
@@GamerX-2000same.
As someone with ASD and ADHD, I can confirm that both sides are always fighting for control.
I think there's about a 98% chance I have both as well, but sadly I do not have a professional diagnosis for either
@@cooiecub6888I got my autism diagnosis when I was really little but haven’t gotten my ADHD diagnosis yet. For a while though, I really didn’t know what it meant to be autistic, so engaging with more of the neurodivergent community feels really validating.
This is literally true as someone who ALSO has both ASD and ADHD lol that's exactly what I was thinking the whole time while I was watching the video
I dont think I have but sometimes im just extremely attive and always runnin around and sometimes i just chill
Yea lel
Even not looking deeply into the meaning, it's so cute on the surface.
I involuntarily smiled when cat on the left finally leaned towards her. So nice.
I am so glad you like this characters, thank you for letting me know! 👍☘
As an autistic person myself, these films attempting to make you "feel" what autism is like, I generally despise them. This film is the exception. None of the other films I've seen convey what it's actually like to live with autism, at least from my 15 years of experience. But this one hits the nail right on the head! You've just earned a subscriber!
Thank you so much for that, Gunier! I'm thrilled to hear that you feel that way; it was my goal to achieve that, and I'm delighted that it resonates with you so well! All the best! 😄❤️
I see you’re continuing these lil neurodivergent animations, and I am all for it!
This is bloody adorable, the character designs are precious! The hug at the end got me, that was so cute😭
Thank you so much, @HelloFellowFriends! I am super happy to hear that you're enjoying my neurodivergent animations. Your support means a lot to me, and I'm glad you found the character designs adorable, and that the hug at the end touched your heart. I wish you all the best! 😊💕"
@@PixiGags I did! Everything about it was precious!
I wish you well!
@@PixiGagsadd with a paralyzed vocal cord despite being an extrovert here. Been rping as a saguaro cactus online for over 3 years now.
As someone with Asperger, we don’t ignore, we just give a stoic response to most things.
Absolutely, Delvin! You're spot on. As individuals with Asperger's, we definitely don't ignore; we are just more zen. It's all part of our unique way of experiencing the world. Sometimes, it's our Autistic Inertia that keeps us unresponsive for short, sometimes longer periods of time. Thanks for sharing your insight! 😊👍
That's funny I imagine inertia is a property of matter
I can definitely relate, I don’t naturally smile/laugh nearly as easily as others so I have to fake it sometimes to show that I’m genuinely happy.
@@UpsTubeTheTH-camr Bill Nye the science guy
@@PixiGagscouldn’t agree more I think the zen description is spot on
The way they tessellate, you can tell they were made for each other. :)
I am glad to hear that hamster!!
i like characters like that a lot
@@PixiGags Ha ha. That was meant just to be a silly joke. But in all seriousness, I love you're use of shape. Bothe cats have very distinct outlines. I love how almost the entire animation is done in silhouette, with only the eyes and legs braking this rule. And when the two cats fit together like puzzle pieces. *chef kiss* Just satisfying.
Also that 180 turn at 0:33 is just gorgeous.
I also like the way they tessellate. Making their shapes fit together perfectly is oh so satisfying!
I have ASD and my best friend and room mate has ADHD. This literally captures our interactions all the time. He was one of the first friends to accept me for having ASD as previous friends treated me like garbage. To this day I still feel like I owe my friend the world for his compassion
I love how the ADHD cat is almost always moving even if it’s only a little bit, because that almost perfectly describes my ADHD lmao
SAME! lol!
My whole life I was told I have ADHD because I wouldn't focus on tasks. Now I feel like I've always just had ASD, where I just didn't know when I was supposed to do something. Even now, I'll stand there and wait for someone to finish talking even if they've noticed me, because I don't want to interrupt and I assume if they were ready to have our discussion they would stop talking or direct their conversation towards me, since they obviously noticed me walk in, and notice me waiting patiently.
@@treebeard7298 Man I feel that so hard. Sometimes it's hard to have conversations with people because you want to chime in but you also don't want to interrupt the other person, but now they've already changed the topic twice and you still have a comment you've been saving from the first conversation.
I see this in my mixed ASD classroom all the time. Hyperactive friend plays next to hyperfocused friend waiting patiently until they are ready for contact. Nothing sweeter than witnessing an ADHD child learn to calm themselves for their ASD friend, and vice versa an ASD friend learning to embrace the chaos for their ADHD friend.
The ADHD one really does remind me of my friend Bella who has ADHD she’s precious
Thanks so much for sharing that, @michaeldavid8401! My best to you and your friend Bella, I am sure she is precious, and lucky to have you! 💖✌😺
As someone with autism the ball bounceing on them and them bearly even noticeing is such a mood... there have been so many times ive just zoned out in my own world and no mater what happens around me ill just brush it off as if its not there and it wont even be on purpose. It can be both a blessing when i want to focuse, and a curse because ill struggle to stop focussing when i need to.
This is so cute and well executed
Thank you so much!!
here before this comment reaches 3 replies
here before- shit, i just missed it
here before this comment reaches 5 replies
Its him!
That head transition from side to front was nothing short of brilliant.
Hi Bov, I'm grateful that you appreciated that part! Thank you for letting me know.
As an AuDHD individual, I can confirm that these are my last two braincells attempting to form a thought
Thank you so much for sharing that, Bumblegoot! I really appreciate it!
Finally, after all these years
An accurate representation of neurodivergence
Thanks so much for the appreciative comment, Random! I am glad that you like my content! ✌☘
@@PixiGags woah I did not expect that
i'm autistic and my wife has ADHD, this made me so happy to watch omg. i gotta show her asap!
i love the smooth animation and how expressive the characters are even with such a simple style!
bro maxed out on charisma and forgot to upgrade mind.
As someone with ADHD, this animation is so cute 🥺
I am so happy you can relate to this characters Hybrid, thank you so much!💖
@@PixiGags I have adhd and don't like this
@@misterstealyoursoulthat’s valid
@@misterstealyoursoulI'm curious as to why :3
@@misterstealyoursoulI'm adhd and I don't like your attitude 😒 edit: troll
Both of these characters are relatable without saying a word
I am glad that this characters resonate with you Nakayoushi, thanks for letting me know!!
these are awesome, they really capture certain things and dont try to explain or overexplain stuff, showing people in their natural state without masking. i hope you keep making these. we need more!
growing up with ADHD and having a non verbal brother with ASD, bro.... this brought back childhood flashbacks XD (He's now very talkative and working and living in his own apartment!)
I really enjoy that you are making content about neurodivergency :)
I am thrilled to hear that LH, thank you so much for sharing!! 💖👍
@@PixiGags Thank you sooooo much for making this😣😣
I have AuDHD so I could be either of them depending on the day, and sometimes I’m even both at the same time. It’s a struggle, but I manage. I’m just trying to get better at helping the 2 little gremlins in my brain to get along.
I feel this. It's rough some days but you'll get there.
Now imagine living with both of these. Yeah, fun.
Yes, I understand, Giddy! Don't despair; instead, embrace yourself from within and avoid comparing yourself to others. Remember, everybody is unique, just like every flower in nature. 💖☘✌
Being this early feels illegal- amazing and smoothly animated as usual!!
Thank you soo much Necro, I appreciate you are hear early!! 💖
I have Autism and have a friend with ADHD and he does a lot of research about historical war related facts, mainly Tanks and other war vehicles. He just talks all about it when I ask something minimal like "What was the most effective Tank in WW2" and he goes into mass detail, the ammo, armor thickness, speed etc. but I am interested into this, as I just am interested into things, universally, don't care what it is, but I am always interested. The history of the lemon, interested into that. How different guns effect the human body when it hits, interested.
So that is why I like to call myself "Jack of All Trades"
Always interested into everything and anything.
That's fantastic, Coolaydan! It's wonderful to see how diverse interests can bring people together. Your friend's enthusiasm for historical war facts is impressive, and it's great that you share common interests as well. It's typical of some neurodivergent people to be deeply fascinated by specific topics that capture their interest, and I'm glad to hear your interest covers more topics! Thank you so much for sharing! 🌟📚
I have ADHD too and now I can't stop thinking about if Lemon is more sour than Lime and about how they grow different and why one is green and the other is yellow.... Also why are oranges called oranges but Lemons are not called yellows or Limes called Greens? Or is tomato a fruit? Pumpkin is too right? What even is celery it's like 98% water....🤔🤔
@@shyryTsr2k hi! An autistic here, I actually I can answer those questions: commercial limes are sold underripe. Fully ripened limes are yellow like lemons are!
The color orange is named after the fruit, the fruit isn't named after the color. The fruit came first!
Tomatoes and pumpkins are fruit but in cooking they're used the same as vegetables because they're savory instead of sweet. This goes for other savory fruits such as olives and avocados!
Celery is a stalk of the Celery plant, a stem, which stems are the things that carry water through the plant.
Hope I helped !!
@@teddy-behr Wooooah 😲 These facts are insane especially about the lemon/lime ones because I didn't think limes were underriped lemons! And wait so Oranges were grown before the color became a color? Rainbows have been around since forever haven't they? So wouldn't early humans know about the color before the fruits? Idk wild guess haha.
Also what you're saying is savory fruits are USED as vegetables but are not vegetables? Also why not eat the whole plant instead of just the stem of the plant or is that already a thing I don't know about?
Sorry if I'm overstimulating your brain lol just so many questions in the universe and not enough answers...
@shyryTsr2k ugh bro I was writing a response but TH-cam deleted it so this one isn't going to be as enthusiastic bc I'm annoyed now lol sorry, but anyway
You're a little confused about the lime fact, they're still different fruits, limes are just sold unripe because.. uh I don't actually know why, besides that they want it to taste unripe? But yeah they're still different fruits, both are just yellow when ripe :)
"The earliest uses of the word in English refer to the fruit, and the color was later named after the fruit. Before the English-speaking world was exposed to the fruit, the color was referred to as "yellow-red" (geoluread in Old English) or "red-yellow". - Wikipedia page for the word orange
So the color totally existed but they didn't start calling it after the fruit until a LOT later
Also, all parts of the Celery plant are edible! People just eat the stalks because that's.. what they do? Maybe it tastes better than the leafy parts, I don't like Celery personally lol so I can't confirm or deny this
The highest honor one can get from me is my face looking like I died when you talk to me.
That means I am so focused on you that I forgot to worry if my facial expression is socially acceptable.
Hi @Spencer-wc6ew! Thank you so much for sharing this comment, I am glad to hear this aspect of ASD! Wiching you all the best. ✌💖
Literally me and my mom.
I am still comprehending the rattle by the end of the video. But I can assure you, that means I'm putting my whole heart into it and your gesture involving it is important to me.
To me it's like "Hey look at this cool thing! Hmm... not cool enough... what about fiiiiiish? Nothing? Huh... Oooh how about... ball!? Wanna play? No...? Aww..."
I feel that in my soul, the desire for a reaction or validation and getting nothing...
The way I just completely relate to the blank stare of the cat makes me think I may need a diagnosis for asd cuz I often just retreat into my mind to make up entire stories with OCs and favorite series/movies while on the outside it looks like there's no thought in my head.
I know that because others have told me as such and I also see that in my dad
Hi Katy, thank you for sharing your feelings with us! If you experience these still moments, sensory delays at times, or have feelings like you don't resonate with people as a group, and enjoy routines and patterns, it may be a good idea to look into it. Remember, your experiences are valid, so embrace your sensations and be proud. 💖☘
I've been diagnosed with ASD, and my mom said that the first sign that something was off about me is that I seemed to be in my own little world all the time. It was difficult getting my attention. From what I remember, the reason that it was difficult was that I was doing the exact thing you described, thinking about fandoms (or sometimes science). So that is definitely a symptom of ASD for sure.
@@waxwinged_houndAh.. Thank you for your insight!
As someone with anxiety and adhd I'm not hyperactive most of the time because I am usually having thought spirals at a million miles a second and my thoughts are constantly jumping between topics frantically to even hyperfocus on a lot of the usual things like videogames. It prevented me from being properly diagnosed until I was 18. But I do have siblings with Autism and we mostly make it work.
oh dang how’d you get diagnosed in the end? 🙃 /genq
@@blueberryjackson7539
If I had to guess it's because ADHD has known presentations without hyperactivity. Really, the term Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is just a terrible name for the condition, especially since it leads to both overdiagnosing in kids who don't have it and underdiagnosing in people who do. We really need an overhaul in the naming schema.
I like to compare my train of thought to a hydra
@@fluidthought42 yooo i suddenly remembered this comment section-section.. i got officially diagnosed w adhd last week and began meds!! sounds oddly coincidental, but uh knowing this i feel slightly less like trash all the time :3
I usually explain my own ND/anxiety combo like a huge bulletin board owned by a conspiracy theorist with color-coded strings connecting a huge array of pinned-up information…and I can’t stop putting up more pins and connecting more things with string!
The ASD cat looks like he’s a relative of The Cheat.
i have adhd and yep just keep trying to interact with someone even if they aren't giving any reactions, comments, concerns, anything just try to make sure everything keeps moving to keep my brain from crashing
THE WAY THE TWO CATS FIT TOGETHER PERFECTLY IS ADORABLE AND IT’S JUST * *CHEF’S KISS* *
An appropriate pick, given the similarities between cats and autistic people.
ADHD should be a dog though
@@GigiBranconicats can be hyper too. Have you ever seen them get the zoomies? That’s so ADHD.
I concur! I mean... just look at my username!
@@GigiBranconi never seen a orange cat?
@@liviwaslost All animals have zoomies, a sign of understimulation :p
I am ADHD, and have autistic friends.
We are a little different, but there are times when this fits. One of my autistic friends likes to play video games with me, and I chatter non-stop and he goes totally silent.
As someone between the ritz. Please know that you cannot ignore the usual response. We are here. We are the norms.
Your stims don't stim *normal* researcher
sometimes im the cat on the left, sometimes im the cat on the right, boy am i teleporting across the spectrum
and i have done nothing but teleport bread for 3 days
@@sophie_coffee how much...
@@basilscleverlyplacedsticky6357 medic: where, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN SENDING IT!!??
Ah, a fellow AuDHDer? :3
@@basilscleverlyplacedsticky6357 i have done nothing but teleport bread for three days
It is funny how neurodivergents attract each other. My college club was made up of people with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc. It was our safe space.
The only people I can't seem to detect are extroverted neurodivergents. I can't really be sure.
I haven't been in many relationships at all, maybe a few with people I fully trust and still think about and care for, however all of my exes are neurodivergent just like me and I started to realize it's because I can understand them and they understand me and I just feel so comfortable with people like me... That's not to say I wouldn't go out with a girl who's neurotypical, it's just that I can relate so well to people with neurodivergency and it makes life so much more fun when we can be neurodivergent together😂
@@shyryTsr2kat least you've been in relationships...
I wouldn't even know where to start...
Ive had many exes and **i** never knew where to start. I only ever asked someone else out on my own once while everyone else asked me out instead, lmao @RandomGuy0400
I have Autism and apparently I'm very extroverted, I'm just silent when I'm not around people who talk about the things I do. I honestly doubt I'm extroverted, I'm always shy, fearing of being judged, silent, scared, and definitely wanting to stay away from people at all times unless they share an interest of mine... isn't that being introverted?
@@Someone-so4zy tbh I think treating introversion vs extroversion as a binary is kinda problematic... Like, I tend to act more extroverted around people I know and when interacting with their friend groups, but on my own, when I don't have a particular friend or shared interest to act as a sort of catalyst, I tend to be more quiet and usually avoid interacting with people unless they initiate the conversation...
And I don't really hate being alone, but I don't hate being around people either... I need to have some human interaction to maintain my mental health, but at the same time, it can be draining to meet new people, try new things, and visit new places...
I guess you could compare me to a capacitor in an electric circuit; I can store and output energy, but I'm not that useful without a larger power source to provide charge intermittently... I also don't like conflict and tend to try and smooth out discrepancies... Like how capacitors are sometimes used to even out an alternating power source to provide a more steady current (like in a diode bridge rectifier, for example, where a capacitor is used in combination with diodes and a resistor to convert AC power to DC power)
I don't see a lot of people talking about how incredible the animation is. This is mastery level movement here. Flawless character design. If you told me Chuck Jones rose from the grave to make this, I'd believe you.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for mentioning Chuck Jones, @justinwescott8125! He is one of my favorite animators, and it's a privilege being compared to him. 💖☘
As an autist, this is how I show affection. Random touch. I don't like being near people in general, but I love the touch of people I like
I LOVE this!! And as someone with autism, I identified with the asd cat. Like, put me in that situation, and I do the same thing, especially if it's my first time meeting someone. I get really quiet and I don't feel comfortable talking or playing, but if someone just wants to sit with me while I read or draw, I'm like "This is nice"
Hi Leia! It brings me great joy to hear that my character resonates with you as someone with ASD. I've aimed to convey the message in a simple and direct manner. It often seems that many discussions about autism online lack true understanding or insight. Thank you immensely for sharing your experience! 💖☘
I never realised that I was like this until watching the video and reading the comments. I’m usually waiting for the other person to “finish” their shenanigans before responding. Unfortunately some people just don’t stop XD
I hope this is gonna be a recurring series! I really like the idea of exploring neurodivergence through cute lil cartoon cats! As someone autistic I tend to really enjoy relating my experiences to cartoons!
Same! I would love if They kept doing it! I have ADHD and I love this stuff!
Your channel is such a comfort. I'm currently not really the happiest person so nothing really helped but your channels comforting atmosphere was really doing it fo me. Thanks 💜
I'm really touched to hear that, Johnny! Providing comfort and a positive atmosphere is exactly what I aim for with my channel. I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling your best, but I'm glad my content could offer you some solace. Remember, sometimes unhappiness stems from being too identified with things other than ourselves. Take good care! 💖😺
Absolutely adore this style, the mannerisms you're able to portray trough it and everything!
Thanks for the kind words, @FloofersFX, I am glad that you like the mannerism portrayed in my animated series! :D
This is so cute!!!! I love how their bodies are perfectly shaped for snuggles!
FR!
You know it's a good vid when the majority of viewers also liked the video
Thank you for noticing Rex, that means a lot to me! 👍✨
Now imagine being both at the same time.
Hi Sarah, I hope you're doing well! In that case, you should let your bot characteristics shine through. Embrace both aspects with pride, an remember we all have a higher part of our consciousness that rises higher than our personality and neurodevelopmental conditions! 💖😺✨
What a beautiful rendition of Putting On The Ritz! I love the original so much and my brain was working overtime to figure out what that melody was from but i did finally remember it!
I have both, and it’s crazy to think about how they can be so different but also overlap a lot, now that I’ve seen them separate in this (very cute) animation. In my personal experience they blend together so much I don’t even realise it!
I’ve never even thought about the possibility that I might be considered Neurodivergent since I have ADHD, but this animation is very cute
This is SO GOOD. The animation and artstyle feel so unique! The characters are very dynamic, and perfectly represent their own disorders. And just... MAN, IT'S SO GOOD. IT'S SO GOOD.
Thank you so much, ThatBillNyeGuy! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Your kind words mean a lot, and I'm thrilled that you found the animation and characters unique and dynamic. Your support is greatly appreciated! 😊🎨🌟
This was such a cute way to express a complex concept. Thanks for showing that a little time and patience can be the best aids in a healthy friendship.
Thank you very much, Shadow! I am happy that you appreciate my simple explanation about such complicated dynamic! I wish you all the best!
SIBLINGS VIBESZZ🫱🫱
ALSO WHOLESOME AND ASTHOUNISHING ANIMATION AS ALWAYS
This reminds me of me and my older brother. I have ADHD and he’s autistic so I always tell him silly things and hes just like “okay :3”
it should be illegal for an animation like this to be so heartwarming! A smile gets on my face everytime, and my body squirms wholeheartedly. I get to go through the day with my worries removed, and I get to fall asleep peacefully.
That's incredibly inspiring to hear! It motivates me to create more content like this. Thank you so much for sharing! 😺✨
Honestly, I relate to this soooo much! I’m like 98% sure I have ADHD but never got around to have a diagnosis. Keep up the awesome animations! 💛
Can't stop watching this, mostly because I'm an animation nerd and this is so, so amazing, both visually and technically.
I mean, this is an excellent example of contrast, shape language, simplification, design-based storytelling, expressiveness even with simplification, stylism, usage of eyes in expression, silhouettes, smear frames, lower framerates not necessarily meaning less smooth...
Very cute. I love the simple character designs, fluid animation, and pacing. Nice work!
Thank you so much Pluto, I appreciate it! 😺
@@PixiGags You're welcome!
I’ve come across your channel just a day ago, and I just wanted to say that your animations are very adorable and cute! Keep up the good work, I love your animations! :D
i love how you use neurodivergence as a stimulus for your work!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kamelia! That was precisely my intent, to create empathy for both the outer and inner experiences of individuals across different spectrums. I appreciate you noticing and understanding the message behind my work. 😺👍✨
as a someone who's got referral for asd i agree this is how i react when someone interacts with me, it's not that i ignore them, it's that i don't know how to react
Exactly, M0LL, I totally understand where you're coming from! Average social cues and how neurotypicals interact can indeed be challenging to navigate. For instance, when I'm around people, I often notice everyone laughing all the time, and I struggle to comprehend why. It's not that I don't want to join in; sometimes, I just don't experience things in the same way.
The way how she slowly turning around is beautiful
I love that they fit like a puzzle in the end.
Thanks so much Corn, I am glad you like that, it's part of my personal style!💖
This kind of content never fails...also you're playing my favorite song...Puttin' on the Ritz! 🎷🎹😂
thanks so much Dema, I'm glad to hear that!!! Yes, 'Puttin' on the Ritz' is a real classic! 🎼🎶🙂
As someone of both diagnoses, I can relate to both of those goofy lil critters.
Dear Aquarios, I'm glad to hear that you can relate to both of them! It's wonderful when personality animation can connect with people on a personal level. Thank you for sharing! 💖😺
He’s just staring at the screen, MENACINGLY.
Can we talk about the animation for a second? It is absolutely adorable and the liquid-like movements work so well. I love it, you are amazing!
I absolutely love how flowy the movements are! And also, as someone with both adhd and asd friends, this is so real! They’re some of the most fun people I’ve met!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Cringer! I'm really glad to hear that the characters resonate with you and that you find them fun. Your support means a lot to me! 💖
Being diagnosed with ADHD as a child, I feel like this sums up my behavior towards my close friends pretty well.
This is really sweet. I can be either really high energy and talkative or really quiet and just want hugs, depending on the day. I like that people can talk openly about how it’s nice to pay attention to how other people think and communicate and what makes them comfortable and various ways of showing love. We are all different but similar too.
Dear Moxiesaturday,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's wonderful to hear that you can diversify your style. Indeed, we all have similar parts, but they're displayed in different ways, making each of us unique.
Already a better representation of autism than 99.9% of everything Hollywood has ever given us in relation to autism.
(Also i wish I could draw like this........)
Thanks, Costelinha! Your comment made me really happy. I've always felt like a lot of media doesn't quite capture autism accurately, even when they try. I'm glad you appreciate my drawings as well. Wishing you all the best! 💖
@@PixiGags Thanks, it's so frustrating seeing media portarying autism, honestly most of the time it feels like they're not really trying, especially when you're lucky enough to stumble on examples of media that do genuine autism representation well.
Your drawings are great indeed, to the point of making me a bit envious to be honest, although I would never try animation, drawing is already overwhelming enough when I don't have to make the picture move, lol.
As an asperger i relate so much to thé cat with thé lashes 😭they're so cute with their (maybe non verbal ??) Friend,i love this animation
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Marguerite! It's wonderful to hear that you relate to the cat with the lashes in the animation. I appreciate your understanding as I aim to showcase how neurodivergent individuals, even in moments of inertia, maintain their desire to connect. There's such a contrast between inner worlds and external appearance.😊💕
As someone with ASD and ADHD this feels very validating
As someone who has ADHD, it is my understanding that for ASD folks, sometimes just existing in the same space is enough.
That's wonderful to hear LA! Talking is a bit over rated, sometimes just to be in resonance and share vibrations is good enough! :D
This is genuinely super sweet! Thank you for making this animation where people of different backgrounds can appreciate the sinplistic joy of reciprocation in their own, ultimately healthy ways.
Hi @ReFrostByte! Your kind words mean a lot! I'm glad to hear that you appreciate my animation with all my intentions behind it, such as celebrating our uniqueness and finding ways we can coexist in peace. Thanks for your support! 💖
As a Person with both ASD and ADHD this is really accurate of my two moods
Hello Firecat, I am so happy to hear that this animation resonates with you! Thank you for sharing! 💖
as someone with ADHD dating someone with ASD, this is pretty much our every interaction
This is my favorite dynamic of all time: the one character whose behavior may irritate others and yet receives love in return by another. The ASD cat who appeared to be detached from the world, even when the ADHD cat was trying to get his attention through playful means, revealed that he appreciated her presence the whole time.
Animations like this remind me to let loose and enjoy life, as they are infectiously wholesome and I hope it inspires and influences others similarly! Have a good day and God bless!
What a beautiful interpretation, @sperenity5883! It's heartwarming to hear how the dynamic between the ASD and ADHD cats resonates with you. Animation can indeed serve as reminders to embrace joy and appreciate the presence of others. Your words are so uplifting, thank you for your kindness. May your days be filled with joy and blessings too! 💖✌
I have both Autism and ADHD, so seeing animations like this really makes me happy :)
I am delighted this animation makes you happy, Dragonz! Thank you for letting me know. 💖
@@PixiGags :)
as someone with ASD who has a friend with ADHD. Basically yes.
He just does a bunch of stuff and im just here for the ride and I have fun doing it.