In a commentary Goodwin co-authored for the medical journal The Lancet, he says that specialized training of medical professionals and novel interventions geared to people with sensory issues can help ...

Hundreds of autistic people from around the UK have helped shape new guidance on how to make comic festivals and conventions ...

May 9, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. EDTJust now Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Programs to support autistic people ...

A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health – and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery. It follows a study led by the ...

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Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

The traditional school environment is often a storm of sensory input that can overwhelm a student on the autism spectrum ...

If you’re raising a child with autism, you know how hard it can be to find a space where they truly belong. So Courtney ...

Bill Murray was inspired by his daughter to develop the "BrighterBuddy" app to help build on her communication and social ...

Mattel says it spent 18 months developing its autistic Barbie in partnership with a disability rights advocacy group, but in less than three days, the new doll has spurred a wide range of reactions.

Mattel partnered with Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) "to allow more children to see themselves in Barbie" Catherine Santino is a Style Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She began contributing to ...