Watch this when
Loop
Sometimes the best help is staying close and saying nothing at all.
Who it's for
Loop shows sensory overload from the inside and the outside at once: we see what Renee enjoys (textures, colors, the reeds, a looping sound) and how quickly a loud noise can tip her over.
Feelings it meets
What it is
A Pixar SparkShort about two kids paired up in a canoe at summer camp: Marcus, a talkative boy who arrived late, and Renee, a non-speaking autistic girl absorbed in a sound app on her phone. Marcus tries to impress her and then to share something she likes, but when a speedboat roars past in an echoing tunnel, Renee is overwhelmed. Marcus has to find a new way to connect.
Where to find it
Disney+ (subscription), in the SparkShorts collection.
Before you start
Heads up: A loud noise leads to a sensory meltdown.
Age: Not MPAA-rated (family short; suggested 5+)
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Death”
