Elmo, Abby Kadabby, Big Bird and the gang will be doing some things to focus attention on, and raise awareness of, autism. And that's a good thing for our community--sometimes those with Moebius Syndrome also have autism, though by no means always. Read on:
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The nonprofit behind Big Bird, Elmo and Abby Cadabby is launching a
new effort to reduce stigma surrounding kids with autism and help those
with the developmental disorder learn life skills.
Through a new initiative dubbed “See Amazing in All Children,” Sesame
Workshop said it will create digital tools to help children with autism
learn to play with others and complete everyday activities like
brushing teeth, getting dressed and trying new foods.
In addition, the organization said it will use Sesame Street’s brand
and characters to educate the public about autism and emphasize that
kids on the spectrum are much like their typically developing peers.
“This has become one of the most widely-discussed topics in childhood
development, yet we have found that there’s a lack of understanding
among the general public about children with autism,” said Jeanette
Betancourt, Sesame Workshop’s senior vice president for community and
family engagement. “Sesame Workshop has a long history of addressing
diversity, acceptance and inclusion, and we felt we could play a
critical role in reducing misconceptions by highlighting the
commonalities children with autism share with all children.”
Beyond its efforts aimed at children, Sesame Workshop said it also
plans to work with Exceptional Minds, a Sherman Oaks, Calif. vocational
center that teaches young adults with autism computer animation and
post-production skills, to help create content.
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