PBS KIDS Adds New Character To “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood:” Meet Max, Teacher Harriet’s Autistic Nephew Max’s character will offer an authentic representation of autism for children and adult audiences alike 13-year-old Israel Thomas-Bruce has not had the opportunity to see himself represented on TV in the way that many other children may have.
That is changing with the addition of a new neighbor in “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” – Max, Teacher Harriet’s autistic nephew.
The show authentically cast Thomas-Bruce, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 4 years old, as Max. Thomas-Bruce said this experience gave him “an extra boost of confidence.” “It was exciting to play Max because it gave me the opportunity to help shed light on
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