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New Kid on the Street
60 Minutes visits "Sesame Street" for the first time and films the debut of their new Muppet character, Julia, who has autism
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How "Sesame Street" created Julia, the new Muppet with autism
This spring, "Sesame Street" introduced a Muppet on the spectrum. Go behind the scenes with 60 Minutes to see how the show's first character with autism was developed
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Autistic man's family sues over Florida police shooting
The police interrogation of Arnaldo Soto was released Monday, nearly a year after he was transported in handcuffs to the North Miami Police Department.
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Parents build mini Blockbuster for son with autism
When the 20-year-old's family found out his beloved store was closing, they gave him his very own movie section
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Autism linked to many other health issues
“We now know, beyond doubt, that for many people, autism is a whole-body disorder"
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Kids with autism face other health problems
An estimated 1 in 68 American children is on the autism spectrum, and experts say many of them have a range of other medical problems to deal with, too. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Student with autism handcuffed, escorted off campus
Luanne Haygood filmed a disturbing moment when two school resource officers arrested her 10-year-old son who has autism because of an outstanding warrant stemming from an assault on one of his teachers.
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New "Sesame Street" Muppet Julia brings viewers to tears
Tears were flowing all around as "Sesame Street's" newest Muppet, the show's first character with autism, debuted on 60 Minutes
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New Kid on the Street
60 Minutes visits the "Sesame Street" set for the first time and films the debut of their new Muppet character, Julia, who has autism. Lesley Stahl reports.
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New Kid on the Street
60 Minutes visits "Sesame Street" for the first time and films the debut of their new Muppet character, Julia, who has autism
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The real-life mother and son behind a Muppet with autism
Puppeteer Stacey Gordon, whose son has autism, feels she was destined to play Julia, "Sesame Street's" first character with autism
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Explaining autism to kids
"We're all different." Sesame Workshop's Senior Vice President for Curriculum and Content talks about scripting the first episode about autism
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Building Julia, the first Muppet with autism
60 Minutes goes to the Jim Henson Workshop, the place where Muppets are born, to see how "Sesame Street" created a Muppet with autism
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Experimental autism blood test for kids looks promising
Test was nearly 98 percent accurate in kids ages 3 to 10, early study showed
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Can infant brain imaging help autism diagnosis?
New research suggests doctors may eventually be able to predict autism at an age when treatment is more effective. It means the diagnosis may be possible in the first year of life, instead of the current range of two to four years. Researchers performed brain scans on babies considered high-risk because they have an older sibling with the disorder. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.
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In study, brain scans help predict autism in babies
Researchers say the experimental findings could lead to a new method to diagnose infants earlier, when intervention is key
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Autistic girl's angelic singing voice stuns the world
A 10-year-old autistic girl from Northern Ireland is stunning the world with her incredible singing voice. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the sound from the amazing young artist.
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Girl with autism stuns with "Hallelujah" performance
This is one rendition of "Hallelujah" worth your attention
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For kids with autism, quiet holiday time at Toys R Us
It plans a respite from mayhem to allow children with autism and their families to shop without overloading their senses
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Parent-led autism therapy shows long-term benefits
Early intervention reduced severity of symptoms years down the road, researchers find
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Defying expectations, people with autism embrace sports
People with autism are challenging conventional wisdom by participating and excelling in sports, from the children at the Boston Higashi School to UFC veteran John "Doomsday" Howard. In this preview, Sports Illustrated Executive Editor Jon Wertheim and producer Rome Hartman discuss the busy intersection of sports and autism. New edition of 60 Minutes Sports airs Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
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An autistic boy and his service dog
Three-year-old Tupper spent his whole life not being able to sleep through the night, but that was before he met Lego
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Football player's picture with autistic boy goes viral
A college football star is being praised for his kindness off the field. A photo showing Florida State wide receiver Travis Rudolph eating lunch with Bo Paske -- who often sits by himself -- has become a social media sensation. Mark Strassmann went to Tallahassee to find out what brought the pair together.
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Breaking down study on possible folic acid-autism link
A study is suggesting a link between folic acid, which is commonly recommended for pregnant women to cut down on birth defects, and the development of autism in children. But as Dr. Jon LaPook explains, women shouldn't stop taking the vitamin just yet.
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Boy with autism has surprising reaction to Snow White
Shy 2-year-old boy with autism "falls in love" with Snow White during a family trip to Walt Disney World
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Newest "Sesame Street" Muppet has autism: Meet Julia
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Autistic man's family sues over Florida police shooting
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Kids with autism face other health problems
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Student with autism handcuffed, escorted off campus
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Newest "Sesame Street" Muppet has autism: Meet Julia
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Can infant brain imaging help autism diagnosis?
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Brain scans might help predict autism in babies before symptoms appear
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Autistic girl's angelic singing voice stuns the world
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Defying expectations, people with autism embrace sports
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An autistic boy and his service dog
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Football player's picture with autistic boy goes viral
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Breaking down study on possible folic acid-autism link
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Ron Fournier on his newest book 'Love That Boy'
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Inspiring stories of people on the autism spectrum
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Factors that may raise autism risk before birth
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