Autistic Barbie sparks debate over what representation should look like

"I love the message that it sends to children," Katy told USA TODAY. "Like it tells autistic children who might see ...

How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie?

Autistic Barbie is wearing Mary Jane-style flat shoes, rather than Barbie’s typical high heels. Many autistic people struggle ...
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How does Autism Impact Visual Perception?

Researchers believe that the process in our brain that allows us to see visual distinctions happen differently in the brains of children with an autism spectrum disorder. A study published in the ...
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Autism Affects Visual System Development in Pre-Symptomatic Infants

A new study published reports that social deficits in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) correlate with early structural and connectivity traits particularly in the visual ...
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Hiki and Getty Images Campaign Combats Visual Stereotypes of the Autistic Community

#AutisticOutLoud aims to deliver new visual content depicting the resiliency and diversity of the autistic community. Today, about 15-20% of the population worldwide is considered to be neurodivergent ...
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Visual System Brain Development Implicated in Infants who Develop Autism

UNC School of Medicine researchers used MRI to document crucial differences in the visual processing system in the brains of infants who went on to be diagnosed with autism. CHAPEL HILL, ...