Sesame Street and Autism

Researchers and advocates discussed autism awareness at an event hosted by the Sesame Workshop. Speakers included Julia, Sesame Street’s newest… read more

Researchers and advocates discussed autism awareness at an event hosted by the Sesame Workshop. Speakers included Julia, Sesame Street’s newest character, who is autistic, and members of Congress including Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Mike Doyle (D-PA), who co-chair the Congressional Autism Caucus. Actress and autism awareness advocate Holly Robinson Peete moderated this event, which featured a preview of Julia’s debut appearance on Sesame Street, set to air April 10, 2017. close

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  • Chris Smith U.S. Representative [R] New Jersey
  • Bruno Anthony Deputy Director Georgetown University Medical Center->Center for Child and Human Development
  • Laura Anthony Clinical Psychologist Children’s National Health System->Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Julia Bascom Executive Director Autistic Self Advocacy Network
  • Jeanette Betancourt Vice President (Former) Sesame Workshop
  • Jeffrey Dunn President and CEO Sesame Workshop
  • Holly Robinson Peete Co-Founder HollyRod Foundation
  • Sherrie Westin Executive Vice President Sesame Workshop->Global Impact and Philanthropy
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Sesame Street and Autism

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Program ID:
426469-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Public Affairs Event
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 04, 2017 | 10:13pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 13, 2017 | 11:42am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Apr 04, 2017 | 10:13pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 05, 2017 | 3:33am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 06, 2017 | 3:34pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 13, 2017 | 11:42am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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