A wider public conversation has arisen over whether it's time for a shift in how we think about categories of autism, amid ...

Barely six months after releasing its Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, Mattel introduced its first Barbie with autism. The doll ...

The new autistic Barbie joins an existing line of diverse dolls, including those with Down syndrome, diabetes and more. See ...

The new doll carries a pink fidget spinner that actually spins, wears pink noise-cancelling headphones to reduce sensory overload and holds a pink tablet that represents her augmentative and ...

For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct ...

Admittedly, the spectrum is wide, and those with extreme forms of autism and their caregivers often contend with incredibly ...

The autistic Barbie follows other Fashionistas dolls representing individuals with type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome and ...

January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and ...

Genetic and clinical data suggest dietary factors may influence autism risk via immune pathways, highlighting the need for ...