In a groundbreaking move for inclusivity, Barbie has unveiled a new Fashionistas doll that embodies characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This initiative, announced in January 2026, aims to raise awareness and foster understanding among children from a young age.

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,

About one in 36 children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to the CDC. So it’s pretty likely you know a child with autism, be they your cousin, your granddaughter, or your lively 8-year-old neighbor. And it probably doesn’t ...

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience unique challenges in achieving optimal oral health, stemming from differences in sensory processing, communication, and adherence to routine care practices. Oral hygiene routines, such as twice-daily ...

New research from the University of Missouri has found that an AI tool could be helpful in more efficiently diagnosing and treating autistic children in rural Missouri.

PBS Kids' newest children's program, "Carl the Collector," premieres this week — and the cartoon is breaking ground as the network's first show to feature central characters on the autism spectrum. "Carl the Collector" follows the adventures of Carl, a ...

Social robots are efficacious and effective for children with autism, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in Science Robotics.

The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month. April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to embrace the differences of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disability that impacts roughly one in 44 children in the United States ...