Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder ...

Mattel has unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie with stimming hands, a tablet, fidget spinner, and other features.

Stimming refers to the natural behavior of self-stimulation. It may include nail biting, drumming your fingers on a surface, or full body movements like rocking or swaying. Stimming usually involves ...

Have you ever listened to a song over and over and over again because you felt like you were really vibing with it? Well, we’ve got some news for you. While you may have been doing that partly because ...

Stimming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

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