Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder ...

A wider public conversation has arisen over whether it's time for a shift in how we think about categories of autism, amid ...

Mattel is launching its first Barbie with autism and a Durant mother of an autistic child says it’s a step forward in the toy ...

For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is estimated to be experienced by roughly 1 in 127 people worldwide. It is characterized by atypical patterns in brain development, ...

January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and ...

Talk about a prenatal power move. About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and ...

Children with autism are far more likely than others to have ongoing gastrointestinal issues and these tummy troubles are often linked to other challenges ranging from sleep to behavior. New research ...

Johnny Williamson, MD is board certified in General Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has a breadth of experience treating children and adults of all ages. He provides psychotherapy ...