Play takes all sorts of forms, changing from family to family. But one thing stays the same: its importance in your little one’s development. Autistic children often have a specific way of playing and ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mattel, Inc. unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community to represent common ways autistic people may experience, ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. With nearly 78% of autistic children experiencing a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Popular toymaker Mattel Inc. is expanding its push for inclusive play with the launch of its first autistic Barbie. On Sunday, the ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Toy maker Mattel has unveiled its first Barbie doll designed to represent autism, a milestone in the brand’s long search for more diversity in play. The new doll was announced ...

The Experience Children’s Museum in Erie is collaborating with the Achievement Center of LECOM Health to offer inclusive opportunities for local children and families, specially catering to those with ...

When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. “We quickly pursued evaluation through early ...