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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Mattel's new Barbie with autism has garnered mixed feelings from people within the autism community. Why?

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

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

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

Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it's no wonder most people don't really understand much ...