Barbie's first autistic doll has been developed with sensory-sensitive features in mind. See how.

Mattel's autistic Barbie, part of the Fashionistas collection, has sparked debate on representation in kids toys.

The number of Americans diagnosed with autism jumped 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to a surge in new cases among young adults, new research finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects how ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It’s true that the rate of autism diagnoses in the U.S. have been rising. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Autism diagnosed in early childhood differs genetically and developmentally from autism identified later in an individual’s development, challenging the notion that it is a single, uniform disorder, ...

The American toy production company launched the Barbie this week in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The ...

Narcissism and autistic spectrum disorders tend to co-occur in families. I regard narcissism as a listening disorder, that is as a difficulty hearing and responding positiively to others' perspectives ...

Authentic representation is an ongoing debate around the world. With the release of Autistic Barbie, this debate has found a new angle. While the internet is divided on whether these dolls make ...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A 15-year-old autistic Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest art canvas to raise awareness for autism. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke's painting, which ...