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 ...

Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal. The doll, which ...

Not all sensory toys work the same. Here’s how to find options that support stimming, focus, and everyday comfort, according to experts.

Tapping a pen, shaking a leg, twirling hair—we have all been in a classroom, meeting, or a public place where we find ourselves or someone else engaging in repetitive behavior—a type of ...

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 ...

Restricted and repetitive behaviors, along with strong preferences for sameness in both behavior and environment, are noted as hallmark features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Structured routines ...

Barbie just took another major step forward in inclusive play. Mattel has officially introduced its first Autistic Barbie, designed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to ...