PBS Kids’ ‘Carl the Collector’ Celebrates Differences with First Autistic Character

Not many kids’ shows deal with characters with autism. In PBS Kids’ upcoming animated show, the primary character has autism and helps neurodivergent children have a good time who they’re!

Designed for teenagers ages 4 and up, Carl the Collector follows Carl, a raccoon who’s autistic and loves amassing issues, and his pals from Fuzzytown as they work collectively to resolve issues and construct a powerful group of their neighborhood. Carl is tremendous targeted, has nice consideration to element, and has a particular means of trying on the world round him. His distinctive persona and his particular assortment turn out to be useful because the present goes on. 

The opposite characters within the present embrace each neurotypical and neurodiverse characters with totally different traits, behaviors, studying preferences, and challenges. Carl’s finest buddy, Sheldon, is a beaver who’s fast on his toes and all the time appears to be like out for the underdog. Lotta, a fox, artist, and musician, can be autistic and is delicate to loud sounds, highly effective smells, and sure meals textures. Nico and Arugula are twin bunny sisters who could look similar however couldn’t be extra totally different in the case of persona. Lastly, Forrest is a hyperactive and impulsive squirrel with a tree nut allergy and is all the time prepared to leap into the motion.

Carl the Collector is anticipated to hit screens at PBS Children beginning subsequent fall. When children begin watching this present, will probably be simpler than ever to have a good time the various things that make each neurodiverse and neurotypical children distinctive!