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,

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.

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.

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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 take their lack of eye contact,

A new program here in Arkansas aims to improve the communication between law enforcement and people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness or autism.