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April Is Autism Awareness Month: Sesame Street Names A New Character, And A Local School Helps Autistic Students Become Self Sustaining

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Posted on April 1, 2017 · Julia, a new Muppet on"Sesame Street," Julia is different from the rest of the Muppets

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