We Are All Special And Unique

Each and everyone one of us is different from the next person. We are all special and unique. We have skills, talents and strengths that we have to offer the world.

Some people find maths, or puzzles, making friends, or swimming easily. For others they might shine when they speak in front of a crowd, paint or sing. Others find these tasks really difficult.

The following information might help to understand the way in which different brains process the world, as well as some strategies that might help to make things a little bit easier.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

Explaining Autism

This film provides a view of autism from a young person’s perspective

Understanding Autism

Join David, Nathan, Jeremy and Katie on a journey to learn how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects behavior, learning, and interactions with others.

Meet Julia

Meet Julia, an old buddy of Elmo’s and the newest friend on Sesame Street. Julia has autism…and she and Elmo share an amazing friendship.

12 Fast Facts About Autism For Kids

The Pizza Problem

Dealing with problems and building anxiety.

Pizza night becomes a pizza problem when Waiter Grover can't remember Julia and her family's pizza order. Julia's dad helps find fun ways to pass the time until Grover finally gets it right!

The Indoor Picnic

Coping with changes in plans and routine.

Julia was excited to go on a picnic outdoors with Elmo and her family! But when the rain changes everyone's plans, Elmo has the idea to have an indoor picnic instead!