Julia (Sesame Street) facts for kids
Julia is a special four-year-old character on the famous children's TV show, Sesame Street. She is unique because she is autistic. Her role on the show helps kids learn about autism and how everyone is amazing in their own way.
Julia is a bright yellow Muppet with a cheerful red bob haircut and green eyes. She usually wears a dark dress shirt over a light pink t-shirt, green pants, and black shoes.
Meeting Julia
Julia first appeared in a "digital form" in 2015, which means she was introduced online before coming to TV. Her first time on the Sesame Street television show was on April 12, 2017. This was a big moment for the show!
Why Julia is Important
Julia's arrival on Sesame Street was part of a special project called "Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children." This project aims to help people understand autism better. It also provides helpful tools and information for autistic children and their families. Julia helps show that being autistic is just one part of who someone is, and that everyone has unique strengths.
Bringing Julia to Life
The talented puppeteer who performs Julia is Stacey Gordon. Stacey is a great choice for the role because her own son has autism. This personal connection helps her bring Julia to life in a very real and caring way. Experts were also consulted to create Julia, including Julia Bascom from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Their advice helped make sure Julia was shown accurately and respectfully.
Julia helps teach us that all children are amazing, and it's important to celebrate what makes each person special.
