Subtle differences in how people grasp everyday objects may help identify autism, according to a new study published in Autism Research. By analyzing the fine motor movements of young adults during a ...

Getting a timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is a major challenge, but new research shows that how young adults, and potentially children, grasp objects could offer a simpler way to diagnose ...

Barbie has just grown its family with the debut of its first-ever autistic doll. The doll was created over more than 18 months and developed in close partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy ...

MANASQUAN – Manasquan High School senior basketball star Ben Roy hasn’t played a competitive game since suffering a torn ACL last fall. But the two-time Asbury Park Press Player of the Year turned in ...

This Barbie is inspiring people across the autism spectrum. Mattel unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie on Sunday, Jan. 11. The toy giant worked with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network over more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (KTAL/KMSS) — Mattel has released its first Barbie doll made to represent an autistic person as part of its ...

INDIANAPOLIS and NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Imperceptible variations in movement patterns among individuals with autism spectrum disorder are important indicators of the severity of the disorder in ...

Collaborative Autism Movement is a new non-profit autism organization that set out to make a huge impact on our local autism community. The team brings 20+ years of experience in the non-profit sector ...

April is Autism Awareness Month. It’s a time each year dedicated to promoting understanding, acceptance, and advocacy for ...