Muppet Julia plays with two young girls wearing capes.

How to Make Friends

Autistic children can face unique challenges making new friends. Here are some resources that can help.

Julia and Rosita playing ball with a friend.
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Saying Hello

A video about all the different ways of communicating.

Autism
Ages 1–6
There are Lots of Ways to Play

People have different styles of play— find a way that works for everyone.

A parent playing with their baby and a stuffed toy.

Let’s Play!

Parenting can be a whirlwind. Make time to play together each day.

Parenting
Ages 0–6
An animation of a child in a park

A Day in the Life of a Child With Autism

A look into one child’s life and perspective.

Autism
Ages 1–6
Samuel and Julia in the Playground Pals game.

Playground Pals, With Julia

In this game, discover with Julia that helping out friends can be fun.

Autism
Ages 1–6
All Making Friends Resources

Find resources, activities, and videos to help your child form friendships and be a good friend.

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Samuel, Wes and Jula playing dress up.

Julia Meets Wes

A video about discovering what we have in common.

Autism
Ages 1–6
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The “We Belong” Song: Lyrics

A printable lyric sheet.

Autism
Ages 0–6
Elmo, Julia, Abby and Wes singing.

The “We Belong” Song

A song about belonging.

Autism
Ages 1–6
Grover and a child doing a puzzle.

Being a Friend

An article about ways to be a good friend to an autistic child.

Autism
Ages 1–6
Samuel and Julia in the Playground Pals game.

Playground Pals, With Julia

In this game, discover with Julia that helping out friends can be fun.

Autism
Ages 1–6
Good Friends coloring page.

Good Friends

A coloring page that kids can draw themselves into.

Autism
Ages 1–6
Julia and her doll Fluffster.

Julia’s Bunny

A video about finding common interests.

Autism
Ages 1–6
Abby and Julia singing together.

Sunny Days

A video about singing together.

Autism
Ages 1–6
Abby and Julia playing.

Boing Tag

Children can create a new version of a familiar game, based on their own strengths and styles.

Autism
Ages 1–6
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A father figure reads a book to his children as Muppet Julia looks on and smiles.

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A child thinking.

Building Flexibility

An article on helping autistic children adjust to changes in routine.

Autism
Ages 3–6
Muppet Julia plays different musical instruments with two children and their mother.

Family Connections

Every family member can play a supporting role in the life of an autistic child.

Rosita at a picnic with a family.

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