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!
Explore these resources to help them set goals, make plans, and discover what’s possible.
Julia and Rose – Best Friends Fur-Ever
When Julia has an idea, she sees it through… with a little help from her family. This social story for autistic children models what’s possible!
Time for a Treat
Sometimes autistic children—and all children—need a little help from others to reach their goals.
Super Helper
Finding ways to help their family can be a great way for autistic children to build skills and pursue goals.
Where Should We Go?
Even taking a walk around the neighborhood can offer opportunities for autistic children to make choices—and have fun!
Teaching Self-Determination Skills
Try these playful activities to help your child develop important self-determination skills.
Setting and Achieving Goals
With support from a caring grown-up, autistic children can set goals, make a plan, and accomplish big things!
Meet Julia
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 autism initiative.
Behind the Scenes: Julia’s Family
A video about the creation of Julia’s family and some of the people that helped bring them to life.
Julia’s Bunny
A video about finding common interests.
The “We Belong” Song
A song about belonging.
Autistic children and their families may need extra support from caring providers like you.
Creating Special Times for Everyone
Create an inclusive atmosphere.
Creating Autism-Friendly Events: A Provider Guide
A complete guide for helping providers host successful autism-friendly events.
Screening Guide
A guide for providers, filled with suggestions for helpful discussions for parents, activities for children, and ideas for screening videos.
For Providers Serving the Chinese-American Community
Inclusivity and awareness training among providers can go a long way in helping all children enjoy the support, safety, love, respect, friendship, and belonging that everyone needs.
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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The pandemic brought changes to all of us, but changes in routines can be especially challenging for autistic children.
Fluffster Wears a Mask
Julia demonstrates simple ways to make wearing a mask easier.
Mask Time
A story about practicing wearing a mask.
Julia and Elmo’s Video Playdate
Elmo and Julia demonstrate a fun video play date.
A Park Problem
Ways to build flexibility and ease children’s disappointment and frustration when things don’t go as planned.
No Matter What
When the world around us looks and feels different, it’s important to remember the things that always stay the same, no matter what…like the love within a family
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Julia and Rose – Best Friends Fur-Ever
When Julia has an idea, she sees it through… with a little help from her family. This social story for autistic children models what’s possible!
Super Helper
Finding ways to help their family can be a great way for autistic children to build skills and pursue goals.
Time for a Treat
Sometimes autistic children—and all children—need a little help from others to reach their goals.
Where Should We Go?
Even taking a walk around the neighborhood can offer opportunities for autistic children to make choices—and have fun!
Teaching Self-Determination Skills
Try these playful activities to help your child develop important self-determination skills.
Setting and Achieving Goals
With support from a caring grown-up, autistic children can set goals, make a plan, and accomplish big things!
Forging Furry Friendships: How Human-Animal Interventions Can Support Autistic Children’s Well-Being
In this webinar, you’ll learn about the science of human-animal bonds and specifically how animal interventions can support autistic children’s well-being.
Draw Me In
There’s a place for every child in a community!
Julia is Needed
When a problem arises, anyone can be part of the solution!
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.
