SESAME STREET Introduces First Muppet with Autism - Julia

Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced Wednesday that a new muppet named Julia is joining Elmo and his friends in both books and a new app as part of the new "Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children" campaign.

The character, who "does things a little differently," according to the workshop, is part of the show's campaign to help change the stigma of autism.

Along with the announcement, SESAME STREET shared a new video for The Amazing Song. Check it out below:

SESAME STREET is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization. The Workshop produces SESAME STREET programs, seen in over 150 countries, and other acclaimed shows, including The Electric Company. Beyond television, the Workshop produces content for multiple media platforms on a wide range of issues including literacy and numeracy, emotional well-being, health and wellness, and respect and understanding. Learn more at http://www.sesamestreet.org.