From medical dramas to family cartoons, more television series are highlighting what it’s like to live with autism spectrum disorder, a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.

It’s rare to see autism portrayed in media, and rarer still to see representation for adults with autism. The Netflix reality show “Love on the Spectrum,” based on an Australian show with the same ...

"I love the message that it sends to children," Katy told USA TODAY. "Like it tells autistic children who might see themselves in the Barbie that they aren't alone and that their existence matters and ...

Since its debut 2022, the U.S. version of Love on the Spectrum has become a hit with Netflix subscription holders. I would argue that that's in great part due to the series feeling like the antithesis ...

Mattel partnered with Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) "to allow more children to see themselves in Barbie" ...

Editor’s Note: This article uses both person-first and identity-first language, in keeping with the latest conversations among autism communities and advocates. It’s rare to see autism portrayed in ...

(CNN) — Editor’s Note: This article uses both person-first and identity-first language, in keeping with the latest conversations among autism communities and advocates. (CNN) — Editor’s Note: This ...