There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world ...

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Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it's no wonder most people don't really understand much about the neurotype. So we were pleased to see the launch of autistic Barbie.

Mattel is expanding its push for inclusion with the launch of its first autistic Barbie, developed in partnership with autism advocates to reflect how some people on the spectrum experience the world.

Gutiérrez’s Spec Labs talk, ‘Fighting With Autism,’ screened at Comic-Con last month and inspires with personal stories and support for neurodivergent artists.

Fifteen-year-old autistic student Ainul Syeefa Zamrol has proven that autism is not an obstacle to showcasing one's talent and creativity, with her acrylic paintings starting to garner attention from ...

Learn about the scientific milestones behind this commonly misunderstood Autism spectrum disorder. There is a lot of misinformation about autism on social and other media, but it lacks a scientific ...