Barbie's first autistic doll has been developed with sensory-sensitive features in mind. See how.

Autism is a spectrum; no two minds are alike. Yet within the autistic community, there is a creeping hypocrisy: the policing of each other's language, identities and experiences. What was meant to be ...

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic ...

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

Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it's no wonder most people don't really understand much ...

Gemma L. Williams has previously received funding from the ESRC (UKRI). She is affiliated with the National Development Team for Inclusion and the Westminster Commission on Autism. We wish to thank Dr ...

It’s important to look at the intent and context behind usage. Identity-first language can be negative if it’s not accompanied by empathy or respect. For years, the autism community has grappled with ...