Quasheema Frye, of Paterson, N.J., alleges her 6-year-old son, Lamond, who is autistic and nonverbal, was given hot sauce by a teacher's aide at Dale Avenue Elementary ...

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

After allegations of a "timeout" box used for special needs students at a New York school district, a mother said her ...

Bullying is more than just a word — it's a challenge many kids face every day. In this heartfelt conversation, elementary school students share their thoughts, feelings, and personal stories about ...

Parents and NGOs weigh in on whether the doll empowers autistic girls or if it reduces their experiences to a single narrative.

Admittedly, the spectrum is wide, and those with extreme forms of autism and their caregivers often contend with incredibly ...

In an industry built on the ability to mimic human behavior, the conversation around neurodivergence has long been relegated ...

Mattel debuts a Barbie with autism—complete with a fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones and a communication ...

Available starting on January 12, 2026, at Mattel Shop and Target is the first-ever autistic Barbie doll. Mattel’s Global ...

The new doll carries a pink fidget spinner that actually spins, wears pink noise-cancelling headphones to reduce sensory overload and holds a pink tablet that represents her augmentative and ...

Dr Alex George has revealed he is being assessed for autism, following diagnoses of ADHD and OCD, as he detailed his ...

In our research, we identified commonalities across autistic adults’ experiences of burnout. The person may have difficulty ...