ParentMap Magazine recently published an interview with READi Lab’s own Dr. Wendy Stone! The article discusses how she has worked with Sesame Street to help create Julia, the show’s first Muppet with autism. In the interview, Dr. Stone describes some of the considerations that went into developing the character, including the desire to avoid stereotypes and to highlight both similarities and differences from other children. Sesame Street has since used Julia as a platform to share educational outreach materials for teachers, parents, and families of children with autism. Check out the full interview here: https://www.parentmap.com/article/sesame-street-julia-wendy-stone