A wider public conversation has arisen over whether it's time for a shift in how we think about categories of autism, amid ...
Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll representing people living with autism. The doll was developed over 18 months in ...
The recent launch of Mattel's autistic Barbie is a major step forward for neurodivergent representation, but just how accurate is the doll?
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Stimming—short for "self-stimulatory behavior"—is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in medical ...
Recently, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been the focus of much conversation and confusion. With so much information and misinformation available, it's important to separate fact from fiction. In ...
As the mother of a child with a neurodivergent condition, I’ve navigated my fair share of uncomfortable comments over the years. Everyone from fellow parents and family members to my son’s karate ...