The American toy production company launched the Barbie this week in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The doll features pink noise-canceling headphones, a communication tablet, a fidget spinner, sensory-sensitive fashion, and other sensory-related capabilities.

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.

Hill says Mikko, who is nonverbal, also uses an AAC device, which helps people who have speech or language problems to communicate. “Autism is such an invisible disability at times, and to see that it’s being represented through Barbie – everybody knows who Barbie is – it felt really good,

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

ADIA Nutrition Inc. (OTCQB: ADIA), today announced that its subsidiary, Adia Med of Winter Park, LLC., has officially begun the recruitment process for a groundbreaking clinical study evaluating the potential benefits of stem cell therapy in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

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

When drivers with autism encounter police officers, they are often unsettled by the lights, sounds and communication challenges that come with a traffic stop. Officers on these stops may sometimes

The ASD market holds significant opportunities due to unmet needs for targeted treatments, given no approved therapies for core symptoms exist. With three late-stage developments and the expected entry of five new products,