Mattel is launching its first Barbie with autism and a Durant mother of an autistic child says it’s a step forward in the toy industry and for community conversations about the spectrum.

5-year-old Odin Casanova begins his daily rounds at Fareway grocery store in Faribault, Minnesota. The minivan door opens, and Odin sets a brisk pace to the automatic doors at Faribault’s Fareway grocery store.

A Bermudian entrepreneur, author, autism advocate and mother has been recognised on the global stage after earning an Entrepreneur of the Year award. Stephanie Williams won the accolade at the

MERIDEN - Police say the state Department of Children and Families was notified after a child with autism was found wandering on Interstate 691 westbound early Monday. The child was found walking in the area of Exit 3 around 5:35 a.m., according to Connecticut State Police.