Creating Julia: Sesame Street's new character with autism
Season 4 Episode 409 | 6m 55sVideo has Closed Captions
A University of Washington professor helps Sesame Street create a character with autism.
In the fall of 2015 Sesame Street introduced audiences to Julia, a four year old girl with autism. Dr. Wendy Stone at the University of Washington was a primary consultant in the development of Julia; learn more about the autism diagnosis and how she worked with Sesame Street to create a character aimed at promoting acceptance.
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IN Close is a local public television program presented by Cascade PBS
Creating Julia: Sesame Street's new character with autism
Season 4 Episode 409 | 6m 55sVideo has Closed Captions
In the fall of 2015 Sesame Street introduced audiences to Julia, a four year old girl with autism. Dr. Wendy Stone at the University of Washington was a primary consultant in the development of Julia; learn more about the autism diagnosis and how she worked with Sesame Street to create a character aimed at promoting acceptance.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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IN Close is a local public television program presented by Cascade PBS