Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder ...

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

For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits ...

Mattel is launching its first Barbie with autism and a Durant mother of an autistic child says it’s a step forward in the toy ...

January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and ...

Talk about a prenatal power move. About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and ...

Created with autism advocacy group input, the doll includes features reflecting sensory needs and communication tools used by ...

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. That’s the finding of a new UC Davis MIND Institute study ...

Chinese researchers found possible connections between gluten- and dairy-rich foods and autism-related immune activity, ...

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

Johnny Williamson, MD is board certified in General Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has a breadth of experience treating children and adults of all ages. He provides psychotherapy ...