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Mark Autism Awareness Month with Special Programming for Children

To help promote autism awareness, acceptance and understanding, PBS KIDS will air autism-themed episodes of several popular children’s shows throughout April, Autism Awareness Month.

PBS KIDS’ autism-themed programing starts April 9 with the 'Shape Hunt' episode of “Sesame Street,” which features the show’s newest character, Julia, a muppet on the autism spectrum. The channel will also be featuring autism-related episodes of “Dinosaur Train” and “Arthur.”

In addition to autism-friendly programming, PBS also offers a website for parents featuring educational resources and a website for teachers with materials and activities for kids on the spectrum.

Watch these special episodes on WSKG TV:
April 9 | 11:00am | Sesame Street 'Shape Hunt'

April 9 | 12:00pm | Dinosaur Train 'Junior Conductors Academy: Part One & Part Two'

April 9 | 5:30pm | Arthur 'When Carl Met George / D.W. Swims with the Fishes'

April 10 | 5:30pm  | Arthur 'Pets and Pests/Go Fly A Kite'

April 11 | 5:30pm | Arthur 'Carls Concerto/Too Much of a Good Thing'

April 12 | 5:30 pm | Arthur 'He Said, He Said/Bunny Trouble'

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