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

Barely six months after releasing its Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, Mattel introduced its first Barbie with autism. The doll was made in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and is available nationwide today.

The new doll carries a pink fidget spinner that actually spins, wears pink noise-cancelling headphones to reduce sensory overload and holds a pink tablet that represents her augmentative and alternative communication,

Admittedly, the spectrum is wide, and those with extreme forms of autism and their caregivers often contend with incredibly difficult challenges daily. Still, even in severe cases, those with ASD don’t fit under one umbrella.

For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct types. The implications for how we support autistic people could be profound

Mattel has launched its first Barbie with autism, featuring sensory-friendly details like a fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones, AAC tablet, averted gaze, and soft clothing. Designed to raise autism spectrum awareness,

January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and lives.Employment Disability Resources is taking that mission a step

Genetic and clinical data suggest dietary factors may influence autism risk via immune pathways, highlighting the need for further research in this area.