For example, Sesame Street viewers will see Julia get upset by loud sirens. She has trouble communicating with Big Bird when they first meet, leading Big Bird to think Julia doesn't like him ...

Sesame Place Philadelphia becomes the first theme park in North America to offer the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.

However there is something about Julia which sets her apart from her fellow Sesame Street neighbours: she has autism. Around 700,000 people in the UK are estimated to be on the autism spectrum.

Meet Ameera, the newest Muppet who teaches ... Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird made some room on Sesame Street for Julia, a little muppet with autism. Julia has been such a hit with kids that, ...