Positive reinforcement is a technique we intuitively make use of on daily basis. We usually don’t give it much thought, nor label it as a behavioral strategy. Encouragement from our loved ones (and ...

Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

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 ...

The social interactions that come naturally to most people are difficult for people with autism and Asperger syndrome. Simple matters like making eye contact, reading expressions and working out what ...

In addition to infections/sepsis and medication overdose, a person may die from fat embolus, in which a piece of fat tissue ...

Authentic representation is an ongoing debate around the world. With the release of Autistic Barbie, this debate has found a ...