Available starting on January 12, 2026, at Mattel Shop and Target is the first-ever autistic Barbie doll. Mattel’s Global ...

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Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.

Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll, designed with the Autism Self Advocacy Network. She comes with a fidget ...

There was some backlash to Mattel's newly introduced autistic Barbie. But one doll could never represent an entire community.

For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits ...

Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll. This new doll features sensory-friendly accessories and design elements.

In light of Mattel releasing the first official Autistic Barbie, let's look at how Barbie has exhibited autistic traits since ...

US President Donald Trump has claimed there is a link between the use of painkiller Tylenol by pregnant women and an increased risk of autism in some children. Going against current scientific advice ...

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