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Jason Keil is a writer, editor, and podcaster based in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite numerous attempts, he has yet to read the copy of \Infinite Jest\" on his nightstand.""" Many children with autism are ...

Mattel is releasing its first autistic Barbie doll. Created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, or ASAN, the toy launched Monday is meant to represent children with autism spectrum ...

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Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it's no wonder most people don't really understand much about the neurotype. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

It’s a child’s play,” might be the old adage but when children play, it is anything but trivial. They are not just passing time but also learning about the world and where they belong in it. This is ...

Earlier this week, Mattel launched the first ever autistic Barbie—or at least the first Barbie to be explicitly identified as such. The newest addition to the Fashionistas collection, a line of ...

NEW YORK -- Toy stores, with bright lights, loud sounds and crowded aisles, can be hard to manage for children with autism or other sensory issues. For parents, finding toys that match their ...

Autism Awareness Day brought a little extra color and playtime to Little Rock, along with a reminder of just how many families are affected. According to the CDC, one in 31 eight-year-olds in the U.S.

A specialized holiday toy drive aimed at supporting children on the autism spectrum is helping ensure that meaningful, developmentally appropriate gifts reach families in the Killeen area. Launched by ...