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Why the Team Behind Sesame Street Created a Character With Autism
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 ...
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'Sesame Street' Introduces First Character With Autism
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 ...
People8y
Meet Julia: 'Sesame Street' 's First Muppet with Autism — and the Brilliant Puppeteer Behind the Character
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 ...
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'Sesame Street' introduces Julia, an autistic Muppet, to regular cast
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Introducing Julia, Sesame Street’s first Muppet with autism
“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 ...
People7y
Sesame Place Becomes First Theme Park in the World Designated as a Certified Autism Center
Julia was introduced in 2016 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 ages 2 ...
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Sesame Place is world's first theme park designated as a Certified Autism Center
Sesame Street is celebrating Autism Awareness Month in a remarkably cool, fun, and inclusive way. On April 28, Sesame Place — the world's first-ever theme park to be designated as a Certified Au ...