'Sesame Street' Introduces The First Muppet With Autism

[@silentsong5397]

HER CONCEPT ART IS SO BEAUTIFUL UGH

[@deepstrokes]

Ikr

[@spiderbee1224]

Really is :3

[@sachalikescoaster7717]

Yes

[@cottontaelle]

i KNOW omg... gorgeous art

[@thebaronanative8289]

Silent Song it reminds me of shadmans art style.

[@user-mq9br3vk3j]

this is a nice thing to show awareness for autism because my sister has autism.

[@Bananaficiary]

00000 000000 atleasts she's not an autist and a ginger like Julia

[@elizabethacevedo6753]

everthingchanel yeah anyone with autism is fine. Love Autism kids

[@cerealboxentertainment8642]

Neglar im ginger

[@AaronT04]

00000 000000 my cousin has autism

[@Dreamsai_]

00000 000000 Nice

[@isamic8068]

I remember watching this as a child... that one green dude in the trash can was my favourite

[@Smoothii.]

Justin spice I think he's name was grumpy

[@Hell_bish]

Justin spice it's Oscar

[@johnnabridges4874]

Galaxy Univeres No, his name was Oscar...Oscar the Grouch

[@isamic8068]

Oh

[@deadmallrobot]

Justin spice That was me in the trashcan

[@twentyonecrybabiesatthedis9170]

This makes me want to cry. My little brother is one of many with autism, and so many people have never understood what it truly was. The inclusion of an autistic character makes me too happy for words.

[@francis5013]

Yes

[@rebornlover2013]

I think that's really good cuz a girl at my school has autism she always gets picked on so if people at my school just watch this maybe they would understand her a little bit better

[@Bananaficiary]

reborn lover 201 why would they watch Sesame Street like come on bro

[@rabbitzrule2445]

Well those people have no heart if there going to pick on an autistic person

[@girthespurr418]

I don't Sesame Street works on middle or high schoolers anymore

[@badtzmarub3772]

An elementary child is not gonna watch sesame st bih

[@a.conway1025]

RabbitzRule they have no heart if they're gonna pick on anyone, just because someone doesn't have a neurological 'disorder' (for a better lack of terms) doesn't justify that they have to endure teasing and such

[@johnnabridges4874]

Although my son is 20yo, he was just diagnosed with autism. I understand a lot more of him growing up now. I've been watching Sesame Street, probably since the beginning...I'm 50yo...& all of my kids also watched. Kudos to everyone involved in making this happen!

[@citavalo]

J B oh my god.

[@mischiefmakerstudios9900]

J B Me? I’m 50 myself. I was just diagnosed as having Asperger’s syndrome meaning I am a highly functioning autistic adult & I still enjoy Sesame Street. I wish we had a character like this when I was younger because it would have just given me more insight about stuff I am have been through & going through even now.

[@chaelagrey5419]

Omg this is so sweet because there is a lot of kids who have this and I'm happy they included her😘❤️❤️❤️

[@Heburntmyshake]

makes my happy to see inclusion of people with autism especially since my girlfriend has autism 💜

[@nataliahuerta1588]

silent saucepan what's autism sorry for asking 😛

[@JadeDrawsAnimates]

Natalia Huerga A Disability. It Affects Your Mental Health, Learning, Or Just About Everything About You. (I'm Not Being Rude Btw)

[@hannahmar04]

I love this because my uncle has autism and he is 25 years old he has a really bad case of autism and can't do many things in his own exept eat and go to the bathroom by him self also he loves video games and is really smart

[@nicoleadams9956]

This made my brother very happy

[@TheSweetcheeks31]

I have atustum and it is sad

[@tylerblevins3524]

My little brother is 11 and has Autism, and he still loves Sesame Street. This is great.

[@prllysra]

Taylor Moss lol

[@Aro_dynamic46]

Awww, thats sweet 🙃

[@dekuizuku3433]

Opal Wolf I have autism

[@turtleprincessforever]

Opal Wolf So do I

[@monicaobrien1437]

Oh my gosh. This is awesome! My 3yr old neighbor has been diagnosed with autism and she loves the show!

[@nicolemuncy5352]

My little brother has autism but is on a farther part of the spectrum. He’s nine now and fully communicates with everybody and has such a funny personality. Though when he was little he didn’t begin talking until a little while before his first birthday. We had continuous therapy for him and that’s what has helped him be who he is today. I thank god that he kept track with progress and I hope everyone else has a blessed life and is thankful for ever thing they have

[@rosellaneko7105]

My brothers have high functioning autism, so this really touched me

[@jamyiacovington]

I love this!!! my brother has autism and it's no kid shows that shows that everyone is different.

[@lonelyvirgo]

My sister has autism and this made me so happy

[@aleksandriasw235]

I have a friend with Autism, and me and my classmates think of him no different than anyone else. I love sesame streets approach to the topic of autism and how it shows that autistic children aren't all that different after all!

[@reeses_unicorn]

This raised my faith in humanity, a little more.

[@ceareal5084]

Now they need to add a puppet with ADHD

[@anamariescrenock7145]

Selected Depression, YES!!!!

[@francis5013]

Yes

[@ariyanavict0ria]

Isn't that pretty much kinda elmo

[@nathanielturner5641]

Mo you don't

[@pegmay7209]

I have autism! I am now a grown adult but I’m gonna watch all the Julia episodes; it feels so good to see this.

[@MadisonPehrs]

having three siblings with autism (I'm the only child without it) I can tell you that this just warms my heart. Each of my siblings have completely different personalities. this just makes me so happy!

[@liloboy911808]

That is a wonderful idea! I have a 3 year old child with Autism. This really made me happy to hear it

[@TheMelamia]

They need to make an OCD puppet who washes their hands 13 times and has to go on meds. 😂

[@ladyabgic3370]

That would be like Oscar's worst enemy

[@coolmoon4382]

TheMelamia yes I love that...

[@skylarj3374]

me

[@fairymaid]

TheMelamia Death the Kid as a puppet? 😂

[@zekkism7279]

TheMelamia All the 4K Kids in my area?

[@marycruz100]

omg..... I..I...I'm speechless... my brother has autism and its really hard for us to explain to littlebkida at his school what he has.... hes in 3rd grade so its really hard... Im gonna start watching every seseme street episode with Julia in it....

[@rogelioc1675]

Damn hope Donald trump doesn't shut PBS Down

[@daluckygit8019]

Pbs is to popular its making alotttt ooooff moonnneeyy

[@disneygirl4925]

BOIIIII WHAT THE

[@bobross3993]

my little sister is so happy. She has autism and she loves Julia so much. She told me " sissy, Julia just like me" and honestly I teared up.

[@thedeliabroadcast]

Its Amazing for my family because all of my sisters have autism. No brothers. And the way they explain is so understandable. Thank you soooo much Sesame street

[@brissadlr9939]

Thanks to Julia, she helped me understand about having autism. Because of her, I learned that it’s special and I’m proud of it.

[@Snailsever]

My little sister has autism, and me and my parents have decided to tell her this Summer, but I think that before or after we do tell her, we'll show her this show

[@debbiecooper1677]

I have a brother with autism . I love it just because he is different then others he still feels loves and hurts from what people say and do around him .. sometimes he just cant help what he does .. and people just look at him

[@jisungsjeekies3363]

I love this my brother has autism and watching this makes him feel normal

[@pauljordan4452]

The creator of Sesame Street was autistic.

[@1BStriegel]

im 13 and autistic grew up watching elmo but didnt know i was autistic till this year i love her it doesnt only help people understand autism it also helps people with autism not feel alone.

[@cristalcruz2728]

that's just amazing my little sister who is 5 years old had atisum

[@meri-tuuli]

She had autisim? Uautisim cant go away its not like a stomack acke...

[@francis5013]

Yes

[@gothamtransitauthority7990]

I have lots of friends who have siblings with autism. This is really a nice way to explain autism to kids.

[@chasesinclair9847]

i have autsim and this is a big step to awarness

[@meri-tuuli]

Yeah sure...

[@emilysilva6830]

my brother has autism and I love him so much and I am glad they put Julia and I am so happy for my brother and love him with all my heart

[@ey4036]

I wonder how it feel like to work there

[@Jake-yt4zd]

There's a boy with autism in my class and he lost his mom a few months ago, but everyone in my class loves him. I also have an autistic neighbor but the only time I've met him was when he was a new born.

[@sarahbiernacki1160]

I auditioned to play her in an audio version of the picture book she starred in. I wasn't picked obviously. But I'm so glad she got to be in the show!

[@applejooice]

You would have been an insperaion INSERT SPONGBOB INMAGINATION

[@shrubbery8644]

Julia is now my new favourite, this is amazing

[@Julia-lm3hn]

My fricken name is Julia

[@beanman3952]

Me to

[@MattisMatt777]

Makes me so grateful to see that Autism is finally being recognised for what it really is

[@bichnguyen786]

My brother has Autism

[@prllysra]

Kelly Nguyen my cousin has autism

[@GregClayguy]

i have autism

[@jonoya11]

This will always be one of my favorite childhood shows

[@Grandat-dw6rl]

I like that green trashman muppet

[@ozzydetxemendy9471]

Sailor PokeMoon2 My name is Oscar

[@lucycampos2671]

Awww, one of my family members has autism and I love how they show this like a message to him that it doesn't matter, he can still have fun and be who he wants to be

[@julia9064]

aww my name is Julia that is not a joke💞

[@Capybaraism]

Hilarious

[@meri-tuuli]

And my name is Meri...whats the big deal

[@roseg805]

0:54 THAT'S HOW THEY DID IT?!?!

[@samaramurphy5916]

This is a good video 💕💕💕

[@trevorlee7302]

I also have autism so this is very meaningful and touching to me, my friends and others with autism.

[@Greenpoloboy3]

Next up, a Muppet who fights for women's rights!

[@prllysra]

Greenpoloboy3 YASSS

[@maxnm.3405]

duhh morg Rights? oh do you mean the rights that women already have? Go to the middle east cupcake, go protest there, because women cant drive themselves by law.

[@mariananda5733]

Greenpoloboy3 That is not necessary.

[@cloudd9ine]

Greenpoloboy3 I don't think we need a feminist puppet. Its a children's show. Its not appropriate to change a child's own thoughts based on the world around them. No hard feelings on your idea 😊.

[@ayamogi_x170]

what rights does woman not have but man do? Because i swear to god if you say the wage gap...

[@edfromchowderheads1312]

I think it's a brilliant idea. It's shows that no matter what mental disabilities you have, you can always make friends and become integrated into social life.

[@mr.ackerman]

I have autism

[@gamergirl4ever505]

thanks Sesame Street for touching on these kinds of topics.My lil sis has autism and not many of her typical friends understand.I think more kids should be aware of this topic.So I appreciate that you explained that to young children.

[@HusbandAndWifetesters1123]

I love it I have autism I love it

[@archaviaproductions4077]

it's about time people got more aware of this. teaching kids about autism through tv? great idea :D

[@TheCoffeeCatDad]

This not only helps people recognize others on the spectrum, it gives those who have it a better understanding. Growing up through school, I knew I was different from the other students and I didn't understand why. I believe it was when autism was just starting to be recognized cause I was diagnosed with it by the doctors during the early-mid 90s. Even then, While I 'kind of' knew what it was, I still had no idea how to socially connect with others. Now I have an 8 year old who inherited it from me (and his mother's side), and I am grateful that autism is recognized and easier to explain to him aswell as for all generations. Thank you Sesame Street. 🧩

[@nath4n867]

Julia have *A U T I S M*

[@aliyah_a00]

About Inferno as do you

[@pnkgrrl3206]

Sesame Street is my favorite childhood show

[@santiagogomez4496]

It's great because then little kids could know about Autism plz everyone say this #Autisum rocks!

[@brandonsoto2038]

Santiago Gomez LMAO AUTISM ROCKS

[@jaidcortez5210]

Santiago Gomez Wow I didn't realize Autism was a good thing but I guess you're right #AutismRocks!

[@stayhydrated2371]

I have a 9 year old and a 30 year old cousin with autism. they act very differently; the 9 year old is always running around and talking. for his entire life, the 30 year old prefers to be alone and doesn't like socializing very much. the 30 year old has a very good memory, talks in broken sentences, and is bilingual. the 9 year old talks mostly gibberish, but you can usually understand what he's trying to say. autism can be very different

[@Isodkd]

I thought all Sesame Street characters have autism

[@christianreibig2326]

that is so sad u sado

[@brobot500]

Damn

[@xandra5445]

A Friendly Duck harsh but true

[@eldrichvivor726]

Your messed up

[@Nf_904]

Alize Rau You're* but nice try

[@LisaMarieParadee]

I like what Sesame Street is doing. I babysat a kid and his siblings. He was the one who has severe autism and I started to love him and his siblings like their my own kids. I know what it may feel like to be in the presence of someone with autism and to see this brings tears in my eyes.

[@savannahcanfield7134]

This is so amazing I think they should do one with ADHD

[@anamariescrenock7145]

Clorox Bleach, Yes!!! That would be SO wonderful!

[@KaylaPearlCPNinja]

Pine Sol yes! Also they should include a character that has cerebral palsy, but doesn't use a wheelchair because of the wide range of how cerebral palsy affects people who have it.

[@Ramzoa_NZ]

As a 19 year old guy with autism, this just lifts my spirit 🥹❤

[@harper8675]

Is there going to be a transgender muppet or a muppet with gay parents? That would be awesome.

[@wtfmanok6334]

Neko ねこ hopefully not

[@gagtinker1756]

That would be so good!!

[@brandonsoto2038]

Neko ねこ That's a terrible idea

[@prllysra]

Neko ねこ LOL

[@carlosboozer6017]

That would not be awesome at all. Don't introduce children to that stuff at such a young age, especially transgenderism. My friends little brother is 8 and getting a sex change.. it makes me sick. Many kids wanting to change sex just forget about it later on or become gay or lesbian... terrible terrible

[@Losa2687]

Even though the don’t have ASD, they can learn the concept of it. Sesame Street have different ways for young viewers to learn

[@Aleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

They should introduce a trans one

[@TheFemSniper]

No

[@Pixie_Walker]

Pomo S or a muppet with gay parents, so that young children with two mums or two dads can relate to a character on the show.

[@sirenmoth]

Pomo S I argee.

[@daluckygit8019]

Stessted Out you might whant to look at your name its stressed out

[@whenurstomachhurtsbutursti2911]

**facepalm**

[@skylarj3374]

I know several people with autism, and I am so used to it I don't always remember that it's considered strange or scary. Happy about Sesame Street's enthusiasm on the subject.

[@rachie2sweet]

i hope they DO come out with lgbtq characters ❤️💛💚💙💜💗

[@brandonsoto2038]

ih8youkbye That's a terrible idea

[@carlosboozer6017]

ih8youkbye No never

[@danieljordan2442]

ih8youkbye I do too, it spreads more awareness and lets it become a more normal thing as it should ALREADY BE.

[@maliketh1369]

The Boss Awareness for a mental disease many have. Sadly these people from the LGBQKTZ "whatever" community have gone to far to be helped. May god convince these sesame street creators to never add a LBGYR muppet.

[@danieljordan2442]

The Russian Troll

[@shannarafryer3111]

I was happy when this episode aired, it was a way for people to understand my little brother and to understand his loud outbursts and jumping around wasn't him being annoying for no reason at all.Even though the only thing him and Julia could related to was that loud sounds sometimes scared himed to the point of screaming.

[@ethanczaykowsky6976]

I bet it has a fidget spinner

[@daluckygit8019]

Oh god no

[@banditodorito5097]

XD

[@whenurstomachhurtsbutursti2911]

Wtf is wrong with the internet. Damn is it scary here..

[@banditodorito5097]

Have you gone too the dark side of youtube, this is nothing

[@heyitskayla6134]

This is heartwarming and beautiful

[@EdwardScissorhands.]

does she have a fidget spinner

[@bittyreaper]

seasame street has showed so many more important lessons than when I was a kid, when I was younger all they taught was how to play nice and colours and stuff

[@thehardertheyfall2702]

I think this Is GREAT 😁But please don't come out with a Gay or Transgender Muppet 😒💛💚💜💗💯💯💯💙

[@niceneasyraps]

Rachel Martin yes please don't add anything to do with sexuality

[@flightrn630]

nah we need a shemale muppet

[@thehardertheyfall2702]

kawaiikitty Cat God has a problem with it. You need to Read the Bible because that's the only thing that's The Truth in this World the World will Suffer because they rejected God and his Commands WATCH📢🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thehardertheyfall2702]

Alician Sephare In the Bible he said it all through it like Sodom & Gomrah now read it I will keep warning and making comments like these it's not Ok To be Gay it's never ok and if you don't Repent you will Perish forever in hell with The Devil who has Deceived this whole World

[@thehardertheyfall2702]

Alician Sephare Absolutely you can be forgiven but you have to Believe and Repent God doesn't Hate the Sinner he hates the Sin period REPENT!!!

[@kleenexbox1214]

My brother has autism and this really hits home for me

[@daisymyleneandito3130]

First View yahhhh

[@Ryan-mh9jb]

Daisy, Mylene and Ito Shut Up. Nobody cares.

[@daisymyleneandito3130]

RyanPlayz at least i dont have really gay vids on youtube 😋😋

[@altaria2347]

Daisy, Mylene and Ito at least they aren't shouting "first! First" when they aren't even first

[@daisymyleneandito3130]

YourLocalDominic i was first and u dummy were probably like the last one right now

[@emilyreid1649]

Daisy, Mylene and Ito ya first to be an idoit

[@galaxycat7088]

I used to always equate autism with a severe case of down syndrome because they never really explained these things in school. I really think that Elementary schools should take the time to explain mental illnesses like autism, down syndrome and other learning disabilities.

[@erickjaramillo4579]

first

[@Ryan-mh9jb]

Erick Jaramillo it does not matter. Shut up

[@erickjaramillo4579]

Make me

[@Smoothii.]

Erick Jaramillo shut up your or you're annoying

[@makaylarose9738]

Galaxy Univeres you can't even spell?

[@erickjaramillo4579]

Kayla Rose thank you bro

[@svgstarlight]

My cousin is autistic and this is so pure.

[@zwooop64]

please no lgbt muppet

[@harper8675]

Why?

[@zwooop64]

because we don't need that type of stuff on children's television, different religions will get angry

[@spencerpetunia8268]

Mississippi once thought they didn't need to see people of different races hanging out together on children's television because different people would get angry and banned the show from airing there in 1970. However, that ban only lasted a month because it's just a TV show.

[@carlosboozer6017]

Neko ねこ Because it's unnecessary.

[@tommydaape3412]

hey I'm a muppet for 4 year olds, and I am 4 too. Did I mention I'm gaaaaaaaaaaaay?

[@lovelyebonywhite4792]

No words to explain how awesome this is

[@greaseman6538]

Whats next? Gay muppets?

[@cloudd9ine]

Some Guy lol nah broski lmfao

[@GregClayguy]

lol

[@cloudd9ine]

TherealRNO I didn't say I didn't like homosexuals...

[@lolanaterlin]

Bert and Erny

[@supermel1848]

don't you get what the lesson is here?

[@karilewis8155]

that is amazing I'm really glad that they did that I'm autistic myself, and I find this awesome.

[@niceneasyraps]

Why is everything so liberal.

[@erinmiller1433]

Canadian Gold What does autism have to do with being liberal or not?

[@kyliebartz6958]

He is an idiot, so there is no point trying to have an intelligent debate he doesn't understand

[@korimoon2356]

I think this is lovely! My little brother is autistic and he is really interested in puppets and stuff like that, he also use to love this show.

[@skyecress5861]

My mom works with kids with autism and this hits close to home, as I have slight autism my self.

[@chadricks5567]

MissAwkward bless ya boy

[@sandrabarron8455]

I remember watching Elmo in his room with that guy, felt like it was yesterday

[@Jg3626]

Welcome to Sesame Street Julia ! ❤️

[@threeaweomebffs3245]

I'm 13 and has autism. It's a hard life and this has made me feel better

[@slushdog1012]

This is sweet, Julia is the only muppet that actually looks like a person.

[@doggo1194]

My mom works with a autistic girl at my school and this warms my heart

[@riannamajzoub5241]

Thank you Sesame Street for the memories and now a character I can relate to.

[@Thevidgame]

This is the sweetest thing they did! :)

[@fang2304]

I remember how much I loved Big Bird

[@sciolistbardstudios3826]

I really do hope it helps people to better understand autism. Especially since "autistic" is often seen used as a very harsh adjective due to the context and way it is used.

[@indigogaming2773]

I think this is amazing it is an amazing thing I have Asperges and this is amazing this shows the real people in the world because you don't see things like that in children's tv shows I think we need more of that

[@ella-pl4ng]

This is an amazing idea for children who know another autistic child to understand them and not mistreat them