Sesame Street’s Julia Is Breaking Barriers By Promoting Autism Awareness

 BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The newest resident on sesame street is a character with autism. Julia, is the first muppet to join the show in a long time.
As Amy Yensi reports, Julia is breaking barriers.
She doesn’t talk as much as Big Bird, but her presence on Sesame Street sends a powerful message.
The newest castmember, has orange hair and likes singing with friends.  She also has autism.
“When she gets upset, she flaps her hands,” master puppet creator Rollie Kre