At one preschool, sign language is part of the daily curriculum, helping even the youngest learners communicate and stay ...

Autistic Barbie is wearing Mary Jane-style flat shoes, rather than Barbie’s typical high heels. Many autistic people struggle ...

The new Barbie also has eyes that look slightly to the side, a detail meant to reflect how some people with autism avoid ...

The new doll carries a pink fidget spinner that actually spins, wears pink noise-cancelling headphones to reduce sensory overload and holds a pink tablet that represents her augmentative and ...

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity. The toymaker says it ...

Sensory overload is often about uncertainty and how long the brain has to stay engaged—especially in autism and ADHD.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to pass more safeguards on social media use by youngsters this year, including an expansion of age verification laws and new restrictions on ...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- An Oregon cafe that takes orders in sign language has become a cherished space for the Deaf community, ...

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Children's Christmas programs are a staple for many families to enjoy the sights and especially the sounds of the holidays, but for those who are hearing impaired, the ...

Disney overhauled its Disability Access Service (DAS) program last year. Here’s what to know if you’re visiting for the first ...

WITH AUTISM CLOSED SUDDENLY LAST WEEK, LEAVING SEVERAL PARENTS WITHOUT CHILD CARE. AND NOW DOZENS OF EMPLOYEES ARE WITHOUT A JOB AT CHRISTMAS TIME. OUR PEYTON FURTADO HAS THEIR STORY. IT IS ALL NEW.