Friends Help Each Other
Elmo helps Julia get ready for a fire drill at school.
A change in the classroom schedule can be stressful for any child, and especially for autistic students. In this video about preparing for a fire drill, Elmo models how even young friends can help each other when he helps Julia search for her headphones. After watching, ask children to think about how they can help different friends at school. By doing so, you’re supporting their social emotional learning and helping to build their social skills.
Ways To Be Kind
A drawing activity that celebrates the many ways to be a kind friend.
Lots of Ways to Participate
Julia and Elmo participate in story time, each in their own way.
Sing and Color with Julia
Use this page to sing along with Julia and her friends.
Lots of Ways to Connect
This music video features Julia, Elmo, Ji-Young, and Zoe as they celebrate the many ways friends can connect with each other.
Sesame Street Communication Board
Sesame Street’s first AAC board features core vocabulary and beloved characters.
Building Inclusive Spaces: Tips for Supporting Our Neurodivergent Learners
An article to help parents and educators plan for success when designing inclusive activities for autistic and neurotypical children in group settings.
