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CARL THE COLLECTOR, PBS KIDS’ First Series Centering on an Autistic Main Character, Premieres Nov 14

New Animated Series Created by ‘New York Times’ Bestselling Illustrator and Author Zachariah OHora and Produced by Fuzzytown Productions and Spiffy Pictures Aims to Nurture Empathy and Celebrate the ...
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Autistic characters lead PBS Kids show for first time in ‘Carl the Collector’

A new show from PBS Kids aims to teach kids and caregivers more about autism by featuring animal characters who display a range of symptoms and behaviors associated with the condition. Each episode, ...
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PBS Kids Show To Feature Main Characters With Autism

In a first, a new PBS Kids series showcasing a cast of neurodiverse characters is headed to television. The animated show “Carl the Collector” will premiere Thursday. Aimed at children ages 4 to 8, ...
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PBS Kids Show To Feature Character Who Uses Communication Device

A groundbreaking children’s television show is set to introduce a new character who is largely non-speaking and communicates with the help of a special speech tablet. “Carl the Collector,” which made ...
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PBS Kids’ ‘Carl the Collector’ breaks new ground with first lead character on the autism spectrum

PBS Kids’ newest star Carl – a raccoon with autism who collects everything from lint to plush toys – is making history as the network’s first lead character on the spectrum. “Carl the Collector,” ...