Autism advocate Precious Hill reveals what Mattel’s new autistic Barbie means to the community: ‘This doll represents something powerful’

As diagnoses among the Black community continue to rise, Mattel has released a new Barbie celebrating autism. There’s a new ...

Mattel introduces its first Barbie with autism, headphones on and fidget spinner in hand

Barely six months after releasing its Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, Mattel introduced its first Barbie with autism. The doll ...

Taking a fresh look at definition of autism

A wider public conversation has arisen over whether it's time for a shift in how we think about categories of autism, amid ...

'Autistic, Bald Barbie make children feel seen': Representation or marketing ploy?

Authentic representation is an ongoing debate around the world. With the release of Autistic or Bald Barbie, this debate has ...
New Scientist

What if the idea of the autism spectrum is completely wrong?

For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct ...
KELOLAND.com

Autism Spectrum Disorder in the workplace

January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and ...
New Atlas

Autism shock: One in 127 people now have ASD, up 110% from 2019

There's been a significant rise in individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, with an estimated 61.8 million cases worldwide. Experts are now calling for better ...