Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Developed over more than 18 months, the doll was created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a ...

When James Hunt began posting about his boys online, it was a way to describe the emotions and experiences of their extraordinary lives. In sharing his family’s joy and struggles, he realised they wer ...

Mattel says it spent 18 months developing its autistic Barbie in partnership with a disability rights advocacy group, but in less than three days, the new doll has spurred a wide range of reactions.

This Barbie is inspiring people across the autism spectrum. Mattel unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie on Sunday, Jan. 11. The toy giant worked with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network over more ...

Kelsey Burke joined TikTok in March 2019 to share funny videos with her friends. Little did she know it would become a large part of her journey with autism. The 22-year-old joined TikTok prior to ...

The drug leucovorin was touted by the Trump administration in September as a potential treatment for thousands of children with autism. Now, some parents and guardians of children with autism say ...

For four decades, a controversial idea has shaped how autism is understood by researchers, health care professionals and the public: the claim that autistic people are "mind blind." The phrase ...

Aimee Grant receives funding from UKRI and the Wellcome Trust. She is a non-executive director of Disability Wales. We wish to thank Prof Amy Brown, who was also part of the research team. Kathryn ...

Scientists have long tried to pinpoint the exact causes of autism. Researchers from NYU Langone Health explored maternal illness during pregnancy. rh2010 - stock.adobe.com Despite decades of extensive ...

Mattel, the company that makes Barbie dolls, has released a new Barbie designed to represent people who have autism. The doll is meant to help autistic people see themselves represented in a popular ...

The first Barbie with autism has delighted many, but also drawn criticism. She has headphones, a fidget spinner and a tablet for communication. She costs 16 euros, but some consider her stereotypical ...