In recent years, following the smash acclaim of the “Barbie” movie, toymaker Mattel has doubled down on making even more Barbie dolls that represent kids of all kinds, including a Blind Barbie, a ...

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 ...

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.

When people talk about autism, they often think about a child who is different and may be distressed by their surroundings. Or if the conversation moves beyond childhood, the focus might be about an ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new autism workforce survey reveals why many autistic employees succeed professionally while quietly struggling with ...

We feel more anxious when facing uncertain or unpredictable situations, but for those who score higher on autistic traits, this anxiety tends to be stronger. Published in Scientific Reports, a new ...

"Feeling different" is often a starting point for people wondering whether they might be autistic. Autistic people are born with brains that process the world differently, in a way that impacts how ...

Summary: Uncertainty is a universal trigger for anxiety, but for individuals scoring higher on autistic traits, this discomfort is often more intense. A new study suggests that “labeling” emotions, ...

Almost half the study’s respondents found breastfeeding to be a positive experience most or all of the time. Lolostock/Shutterstock Surprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A ...

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 Senior study author ...