Autism
Learn what autism is and how to celebrate and support the amazing in all children.
Understanding Autism
Every child experiences the world differently, including autistic children. Abby explains that, even though all of her friends are unique, they all want love, friendship, and to have fun!
Autism Subtopics
Explore our free, bilingual resources to help support the autistic children in your life.
Family Connections
Every family member can play a supporting role in the life of an autistic child.
How to Make Friends
Autistic children can face unique challenges making new friends. Here are some resources that can help.
Talking About the Challenges of Autism
Parenting an autistic child can be challenging, but you are not alone
Building a Skillset for Flexible Thinking
Autistic children depend on predictable routines to help them feel safe and stay on track. But routines inevitably change—that’s when having patience and flexibility becomes important!
These resources recognize and appreciate some of the many amazing ways an autistic child can have a positive impact within a classroom or friend group.
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.
Friends Help Each Other
Elmo helps Julia get ready for a fire drill at school.
Lots of Ways to Participate
Julia and Elmo participate in story time, each in their own way.
Lots of Ways to Be Kind
Julia and Elmo welcome a new friend to their classroom, each in their own way.
Sesame Street Communication Board
Sesame Street’s first AAC board features core vocabulary and beloved characters.
Ways To Be Kind
A drawing activity that celebrates the many ways to be a kind friend.
Sing and Color with Julia
Use this page to sing along with Julia and her friends.
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.
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Meet Julia from Sesame Street
A video introducing Julia, a bright 4-year-old autistic child who lives on Sesame Street.
Bringing Julia to Life
A video about the beginnings of the Sesame Street autism initiative, and the muppet Julia.
Behind the Scenes: Julia’s Family
A video about the creation of Sesame Street’s Julia, who is autistic, and some of the people that helped bring her and her family to life.
Julia’s Bunny
Sesame Street’s Juila and Elmo play together—and find common interests.
The “We Belong” Song
A song about belonging, featuring Julia and her friends from Sesame Street.
Autistic children and their families may need extra support from caring providers like you.
Creating Special Times for Everyone
A complete guide with expert advice for helping providers host successful autism-friendly events.
Creating Autism-Friendly Events: A Provider Guide
A complete guide with expert advice for helping providers host successful autism-friendly events.
Screening Guide
A guide for providers, filled with suggestions for helpful discussions for parents, activities that autistic and neurotypical children can do together, and ideas for screening videos.
Sesame Street And Autism: Resources You Can Use
In this webinar, you’ll learn how you can use Sesame Street Autism resources to build acceptance, inclusivity, awareness, and understanding among the children and families that you serve.
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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.
Lots of Ways to Be Kind
Julia and Elmo welcome a new friend to their classroom, each in their own way.
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.
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.
Friends Help Each Other
Elmo helps Julia get ready for a fire drill at school.
Sesame Street Communication Board
Sesame Street’s first AAC board features core vocabulary and beloved characters.
Autism and the Arts: A Conversation on Creativity and Community
Parents, caregivers, and providers can keep the learning going! Find more topics and resources to help children build skills that lay the foundation for success in school and in life.
Family Bonding
Everyone benefits from spending quality time with family. With little ones, that usually involves plenty of play!
Learning Through Routines
Ordinary moments such as getting dressed, preparing meals, cleaning up, or bedtime offer opportunities to build math, language, and other skills that prepare kids for school.
Children’s Feelings
When you help children to understand and express their emotions, you help them grow and thrive.
