Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted. That certainly goes for Julia, a Muppet youngster with blazing red hair, bright green eyes - and autism. Rather than being treated ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Long-running children's television show "Sesame Street" is welcoming a new kid to the block - a Muppet with autism called Julia. A redhead who loves to sing and remembers the ...

The newest resident of Sesame Street has orange hair and a fondness for her toy rabbit. She also has autism. Julia, a 4-year-old female muppet, first appeared online and in printed materials. Next ...

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Children’s television is increasingly featuring autistic characters like Sesame Street’s Julia, Daniel Tiger’s Max, and PBS Kids’ Carl to promote understanding and inclusion. Developed with input from ...

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Sesame Street is sharing more about Julia, its first muppet character with autism. Meet Julia's family! Good Morning America visited the set of Sesame Street to ...