It’s not confirmed in movie that Newt is autistic, and based on the time it’s set in (I believe it’s the 1930’s?) I don’t believe it will be confirmed in any of the sequels, since they didn’t have a proper grasp on the condition at the time – but we could get conformation from JK or anyone else working on the films.

But! I do have a list of autistic behaviours that Newt displays during the film!

• Has trouble getting people to like him / difficultly in social situations
• Asked Jacob “How do people like you?” - this is common for autistic people to ask as they then try to mimic this behaviour to better fit in
• Has difficultly making eye contact
• Often strokes his coat / checks on his bow truckle friend - most likely a stim
• Sees the world in a different view- where most people see dangerous creatures, he sees fantastic beasts (please excuse this lame joke lmao)
• While we’re at it, Special Interest in magical creatures! (I know, I know, people can be interested in stuff with out it being a special interest, but let me ask you this. Is there any reason it can’t be a special interest?)
• Has difficultly talking about emotions
• He does this thing at the end of the movie where he stops and hesitates, obviously WANTS to say something, but can’t and keeps walking. I see that all the time oh my god that was so relatable!!!!!

As a person with autism, Newt is the most relatable character I’ve seen in TV or Film in a long, long time. I am hoping beyond all hope that JK or Eddie or David or SOMEONE in charge will give me the conformation I need to be blessed with such a beautiful character with autism 👏👏👏

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