Developed over more than 18 months, the doll was created (ASAN), a nonprofit disability rights organization run by and for ...

"I love the message that it sends to children," Katy told USA TODAY. "Like it tells autistic children who might see ...

The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact ...

Mattel, Inc. unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community ...

Mattel has introduced a new Barbie designed to help children with autism feel seen and represented.

Text Callout : Key Takeaways: What to Know About Autism in Children When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory ...

There was some backlash to Mattel's newly introduced autistic Barbie. But one doll could never represent an entire community.

Mattel spent 18 months working with an advocacy organization to develop the doll, which includes noise-canceling headphones ...

Parents of autistic children say that one of the most stressful behaviors they have to contend with is their child wandering off alone — so much so that it prevents families from engaging in ...

Becca Galloway says the condition is often misunderstood and she wants teachers to receive mandatory autism training.

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.

On Monday, Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie, not long after the release of its first doll with type 1 diabetes.