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 ...
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 ...
Psychology Today

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments in social interaction and communication, challenges with sensory processing, and repetitive behaviors. The ...

'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 Barbie, this debate has found a ...
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Specific foods linked to autism risk via immune pathways

Genetic and clinical data suggest dietary factors may influence autism risk via immune pathways, highlighting the need for ...
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 ...
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Mattel launches first autistic Barbie complete with noise-cancelling headphones

Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to be more inclusive and so that more children ‘see ...