But autism is a diverse and divided continent ... How would it be possible to create a Sesame Street character that could bridge this span? Dramatic change: Sherrie Westin (far left), Julia ...

Now, the program is breaking new ground by introducing a character with autism, a Muppet named Julia. While Julia has appeared in an online storybook from Sesame Street, this will be the first ...

Julia, who was introduced last year as a digital character in Sesame Workshop’s Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children global initiative for communities and families with children ...

“I would love her to be [a main character],” she said. “I would love her to be not Julia, the kid on Sesame Street who has autism. I would like her to be just Julia. “Autism is a ...

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"Man, I really wish that kids in my son's class had grown up with a Sesame Street that had modeling [of] the behavior of inclusion of characters with autism," Gordon said. Jeanette Betancourt ...

There are few characters more irreverent than Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster and the crew. For five decades, the Muppets of Sesame Street have ... Julia taught us about autism and its various ...

The Yellow Feather Fund, Sesame Street's nonprofit committed to helping children, is working to expand its autism initiatives. With "Help Prevent Bullying," the organization's first-ever ...

The new content aims to help children adjust to their new homes and foster a sense of belonging, all with help from the iconic muppets of 'Sesame Street.' Meet Ameera, the newest Muppet who ...

OPINION: Defunding “Sesame Street” is the beginning of the end for children’s entertainment. The progressive and inclusive nature of the program made a long-lasting impact, making it a target for ...