The voice of SpongeBob SquarePants ‘never meant’ to go public with his recent revelation about the character being autistic. Hitting screens in 1999, the animated series follows the adventures of ...

• Representation of autistic characters in children's shows helps kids on the spectrum feel seen and valued. • These shows teach all children how to embrace differences and build inclusive friendships ...

WhenIwas diagnosed with autism at 27, it felt like the final puzzle piece finally clicked into place. I always had an underlying sense that I experienced the world differently from the people around ...

Several popular children's TV shows are featuring autistic characters whose stories celebrate differences and foster inclusion, especially during Autism Acceptance Month. Characters like Julia from ...

Asteria, the first canonically autistic character in Dungeons and Dragons, is a powerful Paladin who defies fate and creates the Deck of Many Things. The inclusion of an autistic character in The Book ...

The Good Doctor has never shied away from complex subjects during its run. The show's premise is that autistic doctor Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) struggles to gain acceptance from his peers. Yet, ...

Your favorite sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea has had a superpower all along. Actor Tom Kenny recently shared that SpongeBob SquarePants—a character he's voiced since the Nickelodeon ...

A new show from PBS Kids aims to teach kids and caregivers more about autism by featuring animal characters who display a range of symptoms and behaviors associated with the condition. Each episode, ...

Dungeons & Dragons‘ upcoming release, The Book of Many Things, includes the TTRPG’s first canonically autistic character. Makenzie De Armas, a designer on The Book of Many Things, revealed that ...

Clockwise from center: Keir Gilchrist in 'Atypical'; Buck Andrews in 'Special'; Kayla Cromer in 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay'; Hannah Gadsby in 'Douglas' Credit - Photo Illustration by Eleanor ...