The first Barbie doll depicted with autism is on the shelves, and because it’s Barbie a lot of conversation is being generated. Much of the talk is from people who live in this often-marginalized ...

Ms. May is a writer and the mother of a child with autism. When I tell strangers that my daughter is autistic, their questions are often so far from my reality, it’s painful. Does she have a unique ...

For several years, Barbie has been expanding its range of body types, skin tones, shapes, and abilities, promoting an inclusive message. This time, the brand is going further by introducing a doll ...

Decades of research into autism has revealed this much: There is no simple answer for what causes the condition. In each person with autism, genes and their environment combined in a unique way, ...