Opinion

Why the new autistic Barbie is a step in the right direction

Unsurprisingly, the release of the first-ever autistic Barbie earlier this week has whipped up a bit of a frenzy around where representation ...

New Autistic Barbie Doll, with human like movements and realistic features

Mattel has released its first Barbie doll made to represent an autistic person, featuring sensory-friendly clothing, ...

Barbie debuts autistic doll. Here's where you can find one in Florida

The first autistic Barbie doll has been released as part of Mattel's Fashionistas collection. The doll has flexible elbow and ...

Barbie introduces first-ever autistic doll as part of inclusion mission

Mattel created the doll with guidance from the autistic community to 'represent common ways autistic people may experience, ...
Netmums

Autistic Barbie launches with 6 key differences – but parents are divided

Mattel released its first autistic Barbie doll in the UK, featuring input from Ellie Middleton and the Autistic Self Advocacy ...
Prevention

5 Surprising Myths About Autism, According to Experts

Myths about autism abound. Here, experts explain what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to the condition. Plus, what it means to be neurodivergent in this way. Myth 1: Autism is a mental ...
Los Angeles Times

In search for autism’s causes, look at genes, not vaccines, researchers say

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to falsely claim that vaccines cause autism despite overwhelming ...
The Economist

Why autism should not be treated as a single condition

From the outside, autism can be difficult to understand. The unique sensory world of an autistic person can mean that a joyful event—like a Christmas party—can become nightmare of noise, lights, ...
Los Angeles Times

Behind his smile, a silent crisis: Parents seek answers after autistic son’s suicide

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth face significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide than non-autistic ...
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Flap Your Arms to Fly Accessible Ride at IAAPA 2025

First look at a new ride for Morgan's Wonderland, developed in partnership with the Zamperla company, on display at IAAPA Expo 2025. WingZ is an interactive spinning tower ride that allows riders to ...
The Verge

Valve thinks Arm has ‘potential’ for SteamOS handhelds, laptops, and more

The Steam Frame won’t be Valve’s only target for Steam on Arm. The Steam Frame won’t be Valve’s only target for Steam on Arm. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, ...
PC Gamer

Valve is all over Arm: SteamOS launching for Arm alongside the Steam Frame, new FEX translation layer for x86 and Arm, and Arm games are coming to Steam

With the launch of the Steam Frame, Valve's new VR headset, SteamOS will be made available for Arm-based systems. This is required to support the new headset, which is using a Snapdragon processor to ...