Autism advocacy groups are reacting after Mattel announced a new Barbie doll, the first with autism, on Sunday.

Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder ...

Mattel has released its first Barbie doll made to represent an autistic person, featuring sensory-friendly clothing, ...

The doll features a gaze that is shifted slightly to the side, to “[reflect] how some members of the autistic community may ...

Developed over more than 18 months, the doll was created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a ...

"Statistics show that young girls are often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, so to have a powerful symbol like this autistic ...

"I love the message that it sends to children," Katy told USA TODAY. "Like it tells autistic children who might see ...

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

Barbie has taken a meaningful step in representation with the release of the Barbie Fashionistas Doll #245 in Purple Striped ...

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity. The toymaker says it ...

Developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, the new Barbie reflects autistic experiences through ...

The first autistic Barbie doll has been released as part of Mattel's Fashionistas collection. The doll has flexible elbow and ...