About one in 36 children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to the CDC. So it’s pretty likely you know a child with autism, be they your cousin, your granddaughter, or your ...

The results of a collaborative study between the Children’s National Health System and a researcher at the Georgetown University Medical Center, focused on evaluating the effectiveness of an ...

The muppet Julia has not yet made her TV debut, but the wide-eyed little girl with a big smile is the star of her own "digital storybook" called "We're Amazing, 1,2,3." For over a year now, Sesame ...

“Sesame Street” is ramping up its focus on autism with a collection of new resources and additional efforts at its theme parks. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the venerable television show, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. Sesame Workshop is expanding its Sesame Street and Autism: ...

The following is a script from “New Kid on the Street,” which aired on March 19, 2017. Lesley Stahl is the correspondent. Shari Finkelstein, producer. Nieves Zuberbuhler, associate producer. There are ...

"Sesame Street" is welcoming a new Muppet friend as a part of a new initiative to "help destigmatize autism," according to the show's producers. The new Muppet's name is Julia, and she's a "preschool ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...

On April 10, Big Bird will make a new friend, Julia. Julia is a 4-year-old autistic girl with bright orange muppet hair. She is an integrated member of the community with unique behaviors, just like ...

Days after major budget cuts toward public access television were announced, Sesame Street is introducing a new character to their 48-year-old children’s show. Julia, who took three years to ...

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 ...