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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- Nita Lowey U.S. Representative [D] New York
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Bruno Anthony Deputy Director Georgetown University Medical Center->Center for Child and Human Development
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Laura Anthony Clinical Psychologist Children’s National Health System->Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder
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