Children with autism are five times more likely to be bullied than their neurotypical peers Circle of Friends aims to prevent bullying by fostering empathy and compassion. “Circle of Friends” Storybook: On the first day of summer camp, Julia stands up for another camper with autism who is being bullied, and the two become friends.The new videos bring to life Julia’s family, who was introduced last year in the Family Forever storybook. Original videos starring Julia and her family, including: The “I Love My Family” song, in which Julia’s mother, Elena, father, Daniel, and big brother, Samuel, join Julia and their dog, Rose, to sing a song celebrating family “ Julia’s Family Gets Ready,” in which Julia’s family gets ready to attend open mic night at Hooper’s Store, and Julia steps in to save the day and “ Starfish Hug,” in which Julia and Samuel teach Abby Cadabby a new kind of hug to help her through a tough day.Additionally, on April 6, Barnes & Noble will hold storytime events in over 630 locations nationwide, featuring the Family Forever hardcover storybook just released by Random House Children’s Books. The segment was created in response to a need families have expressed for materials tackling common experiences like haircuts that can pose challenges for children with autism. In it, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Alan help Julia feel less scared about getting a haircut by playing ‘hair salon’ and pretending to be hair stylists. Additional resources focused on bullying, which disproportionately affects children with autism, feature Julia as an upstander in a bullying situation, promoting kindness and empathy.Ĭomplementing the new resources, PBS KIDS will premiere a Julia-focused Sesame Street episode on April 8. Just as all children depend on their families for support, so, too, do children with autism-which affects 1 in 59 American children today. New resources, freely available in English and Spanish on /autism, bring to life Julia’s parents, big brother, and companion dog, and focus on what all families share in common while providing tools to help overcome everyday challenges.
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Sesame Workshop launched new videos and materials featuring the family of Julia, a 4-year-old Sesame Street Muppet with autism, as part of its Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative.
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