Joanna Valente for Kveller
Well,
this makes us totally happy. “Sesame Street” just made history with the
creation of their new muppet, Julia, who is the first character on the
show with autism. Launched just this morning, “Sesame Street and Autism:
See Amazing in All Children“ seeks to reduce “the stigma of autism,”
which we’re all about.
The initiative was created for
families with children ages 2 to 5, which includes a free app that
incorporates video, digital story cards designed to make daily life
tasks easier for those with autism, and storybook materials for
organizations and families. These materials are intended to make
children with autism feel included and understood. For instance, in the
storybooks, Julia describes to her friends how she likes to play a
little differently from them.
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