Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

Mattel Inc. announced the launch of its first-ever Barbie doll designed to represent the autistic community, a new addition to its Barbie Fashionista line. The company said it worked closely with the ...

In an era where representation is reshaping the toy aisle, Mattel has just reached a historic milestone by unveiling the first-ever autistic Barbie doll. An addition to the iconic Fashionistas line, ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.

Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again.

Representation matters in everything, especially in the toys that are helping to raise younger generations. Since its inception in 1959, Mattel Inc. has used the Barbie brand to show there's an array ...

Mattel introduces, 67 years after the original article, Autistic Barbie. “The autistic Barbie doll features elbow and wrist articulation, enabling stimming, hand flapping, and other hand gestures that ...

As we observe World Autism Awareness Month, UMass Lowell stands in support of our autistic community. This month serves as an important reminder that our students, faculty and staff, whether autistic ...

SAP sees a "competitive edge" in employees with autism. CO-CEOs of SAP AG Bill McDermott, right, and Jim Hagemann Snabe during the annual results press conference on Jan. 23, 2013 in Walldorf, Germany ...

The 19th annual event will spotlight culinary leadership, community, and the launch of Chefs on the Spectrum, a new initiative championing neurodiversity in the hospitality industry ...

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) is calling for Government to commit to a faster diagnosis and tailored mental ...