Mattel's new Barbie with autism has garnered mixed feelings from people within the autism community. Why?

Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll. This new doll features sensory-friendly accessories and design elements.

US President Donald Trump has claimed there is a link between the use of painkiller Tylenol by pregnant women and an increased risk of autism in some children. Going against current scientific advice ...

Autistic adults often possess strengths like hyperfocus, pattern recognition, and attention to detail. Identifying and ...

You might know someone who excels at their job but dislikes small talk, or a friend who replays conversations, worrying about ...

Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll, designed with the Autism Self Advocacy Network. She comes with a fidget ...

Autistic Barbie is wearing Mary Jane-style flat shoes, rather than Barbie’s typical high heels. Many autistic people struggle ...

Neal Tricarico holds one of many painted rocks made in honor of his son, Anthony "Ant" Tricarico, that were left in a memorial garden by friends and relatives. Ant, who was autistic, died by suicide ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

Play is essential to autistic well-being, supporting regulation, joy, and authenticity across the lifespan when individuals ...

An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

It's a film made by autistic people, not about autism”, Robin Elliot Knowles says. He is a member of the NeuroCultures Collective, a group of five neurodiverse artists who have collaborated with ...