Each Family Is Amazing
A video with Sesame Street's Rosita and Julia about celebrating different kinds of families.
Here’s a great autism-friendly screening activity for all kids: Watch the video together. Ask children how Julia’s family, Rosita’s family, and their own family are the same or different. Remind them that there are lots of different kinds and sizes of families. They are all amazing, and each member of the family is important.
Point out that in the video, Rosita tells Julia that she looks like her mother, and that she likes to be silly with her brother Sam. Ask children what they have in common with other family members. Then talk about what is unique just to them!
Make a Pinch Pot!
Simple craft instructions to help your family make pinch pots from homemade dough together.
Sharing Amazing
An adult-child coloring page to spark ideas and connection.
Julia and Rose – Best Friends Fur-Ever
When Sesame Street's Julia has an idea, she sees it through… with a little help from her family. This social storybook for autistic children models what’s possible!
Super Helper
Finding ways to help their family can be a great way for autistic children to build skills and pursue goals. Download and share this autism-friendly coloring activity.
Amazing to Me
When Julia and her family do a special art activity together, Julia finds a way to add her own amazing touch!
Exploring the Amazing in Autistic Children: A Conversation with Camille Proctor, Founder of The Color of Autism Foundation
An article to help parents discover and support their autistic child’s unique perspective and personality
Creative, Talented, Amazing: A Conversation with Anna Wang, Co-founder of FCSN, about fostering autistic children’s talents
An article to help parents foster creative exploration and expression in their autistic child.
