“I think things like this show are really good on educating elementary school kids about differences and inclusion.”The episode — premiering Monday — is one of several ways PBS Kids is celebrating Autism Awareness Month. The Emmy-winning “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” and new superhero series “Hero Elementary” also shine spotlights on characters with autism. On “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” viewers are introduced to Max, who avoids loud sounds and is comforted by a heavy blanket. Max represents the first time an autistic character has been highlighted on “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” and the creators consulted autism experts and child development specialists. “Each different kind of mind brings different skills to the table and these different thinkers can be complementary.”Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...___Mark Kennedy is at http://twitter.com/KennedyTwits

Source: thestar April 01, 2021 14:44 UTC