A new character with autism has been introduced on Sesame Street.
Julia is a friend of Elmo's and was introduced Wednesday in an online story, the Washington Post reported.
In the story, Julia meets Abby and Elmo explains why Julia may have some different behaviors, such as avoiding eye contact and being startled by noises that might not affect others.
"Elmo's daddy told Elmo that Julia has autism," Elmo says. "So she does things a little differently. Sometimes Elmo talks to Julia using fewer words and says the same thing a few times."
Julia's debut is part of an initiative called "Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children," the Post reported.
