In an attempt to help 'more children to see themselves represented in Barbie,' toy creator Mattel Inc. is releasing their first-ever autistic Barbie doll.

Not everyone is happy with the new doll, but autistic people and advocates have reason to cheer.

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Wooden toys have earned something of a lopsided reputation. Conventional wisdom holds that adults adore them for their timeless appeal, but children, if given a choice, will gravitate to the plastic ...

An adventurous seal pup got a full police escort back to the New Plymouth foreshore last night after wandering into the CBD.

Learning doesn’t always mean flipping through heavy textbooks or sitting in a long lecture. Sometimes, it just takes scrolling through your feed and stumbling upon a fun fact that makes you go, “Wait, ...

Air travel can be stressful for anyone, but for neurodivergent travelers, there is an added layer of anxiety that comes with taking flight. Dora Raymaker, an autistic researcher who is the co-director ...

Moisturizing may be top of mind during the colder months, but weather isn’t the only factor that leads to dry, cracked skin. Washing your hands, using hand sanitizer and doing dishes can also strip ...

Purchasing life insurance for a child can provide a safety net if the worst should happen, but it can also protect them well into adulthood. There are different plans that parents, grandparents or ...

The stunning, unexpected recovery of two Tucson children from life-threatening heart failure will dramatically change the way such youngsters are treated — in Tucson and perhaps worldwide, experts at ...

We've narrowed down the field, but the story is not yet truly complete. You can step into the role of literary critic. Dive ...