An Autism Advocate Explains How She Helped ‘Sesame Street’ Create Its New Autistic Muppet MEDIA Posted: April 13, 2017 10:02 amSlate‘s Marissa Martinelli talks with Julia Bascom, executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)