"It's very good for children to see themselves represented in a toy": new Barbie with autism shows that "being different is no reason for shame"
Precious Hill says the new Barbie is important both for her and for her 5-year-old daughter Mikko because they were both diagnosed with autism. Photograph by Mattel, Inc.
Autism: the myths that persist and the challenges of those who still encounter 'a great deal of resistance and prejudice'
A feature examining persistent myths about autism and the ongoing difficulties autistic people face when confronted with resistance and prejudice in society, services and workplaces.
