The Latest Breaking News from Autism

If you’ve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain – and then pause. Is it safe to take paracetamol?

Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds

These neurodivergent memes capture that strange mix of brilliance, overwhelm, humor, and exhaustion that comes with a spicy brain. These posts turn small struggles into something laughable and deeply relatable. Each meme feels like a quiet nod that says you’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone.

Mattel's new autistic Barbie doll, developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, is celebrated by some as inclusive but criticised by others as tokenistic or stereotyped.

Mattel launched its first-ever 'autistic Barbie', developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to ensure an authentic portrayal of neurodiversity. The release has been praised as a milestone for inclusion, with advocacy groups highlighting its significance for the community.

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity

Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion

The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate

The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact

The messaging echoed a series of comments from September where the president falsely claimed the active ingredient in over-the-counter painkillers was tied to rising autism diagnoses

The abuse was discovered after the mother of one of the nonverbal students asked school officials to review surveillance video