1. Introduction The first character I ever related to as an autistic person was Peridot from the cartoon series “Steven Universe.” A former antagonist stranded on earth, the green “Dorito-head” alien (as the fandom affectionately calls her) is forced to rely on the protagonists, Steven and the Crystal Gems, to assist her in her new environment.
The ways Peridot learns about the people around her, the insecurities she faces, and the strengths she discovers have felt representative of my own experiences as an autistic person. 2.
Learning to Make Friends Initially, Peridot wants nothing to do with others and is only helping the Crystal Gems so she can get back home.
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