BY DR. PANCHAJANYA PAUL, MD* Autism is increasingly common, affecting about one in 31 children in the United States.

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

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

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

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. That’s the finding of a new UC Davis MIND Institute study ...

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 ...

Chinese researchers found possible connections between gluten- and dairy-rich foods and autism-related immune activity, ...

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 ...

Mattel spent 18 months working with an advocacy organization to develop the doll, which includes noise-canceling headphones ...

Mattel’s autistic Barbie promotes autism acceptance and inclusive play, helping children understand neurodiversity and build ...