#ctc lotta

Carl

Conditions: autism, anxiety

Carl is the main character in Carl the Collector, hence the name of the show. He is proud to be autistic and his favorite thing to do is collect and sort things. He is highly perfectionistic and has clear ideas of what he wants and needs. He has trouble understanding other's feelings and what to do in new situations, and he's very routine-based and does not like to try new things. He is low masking and often stims in public by flapping his hands and wiggling his fingers. He is very sensory seeking and doesn't struggle as much with overstimulation, although crowded and hot places can sometimes be overwhelming for him. He experiences panic attacks and gets very anxious in conflict with his friends and when unexpected changes occur. All of his friends know that he is autistic.

Lotta

Conditions: autism, synesthesia, dyspraxia

Lotta is one of Carl's friends who loves making music and is talented on many instruments. She is very high masking and stims subtly by twirling her tail. She often copies others to fit in, which is sometimes misunderstood as rudeness. She is sensory avoidant and struggles a lot with loud noises and strong smells, which means she is often wearing headphones, earplugs, or a mask. Her dyspraxia makes her strongly dislike activities that require movement and coordination, such as dancing. She sees shapes and colors when she hears music and some other sounds. She is very private about her neurodivergence, and the only other character who knows that she's autistic is Carl.

Forrest

Conditions: ADHD

Forrest is one of Carl's friends who is very athletic and impulsive. He often struggles to wait his turn and attempts to manage too many things at once. He is very sensory seeking and enjoys racing and climbing trees. He is also highly competitive and is driven to accomplish his goals. None of his friends are aware of his neurodivergence. He is also gender nonconforming.

Paulo

Conditions: autism, apraxia