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Issue Details: First known date: 2017... 28 April 2017 of The Conversation est. 2011 The Coversation
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Friday Essay: Moving Autism on TV beyond the Genius Stereotype, single work essay
'I am watching Sesame Street with my two boys, aged 11 and 13. Admittedly they’re a bit old for Elmo and Big Bird, but this is a special occasion. It is the debut episode for the television show’s newest Muppet on the block, Julia, a sweet four-year-old preschooler with red hair, a wide smile and autism.' (Introduction)
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