There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world ...

Barbie is out with its latest addition to its Barbie Fashionistas collection, its first-ever doll with autism. The new doll includes traits, clothing and accessories relevant to individuals with ...

Mattel is expanding its push for inclusion with the launch of its first autistic Barbie, developed in partnership with autism advocates to reflect how some people on the spectrum experience the world.

Of course one doll cannot show the breadth, richness and even pain of the autistic experience, says Dr Erin Beeston As the parent/carer of autistic children, I’m pleased that my kids have more ...

Toymaker Mattel has released a Barbie with autism, complete with pink noise-cancelling headphones and a clip-on fidget spinner to reflect her sensory needs. The first autistic Barbie was designed with ...

New Barbie With Autism Aims To Help Kids Feel Seen and Included TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many children, toys are more than playthings, they’re a way to feel understood. That’s the ...

Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal. The doll, which ...

Mattel on Monday introduced autistic Barbie, another first for the company that aims to expand representation for children with different abilities. TAX TIME: When can you start filing income taxes in ...

Mattel is releasing its first autistic Barbie doll. Created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, or ASAN, the toy launched Monday is meant to represent children with autism spectrum ...

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

For many children, toys are more than playthings, they're a way to feel understood. That's the idea behind a new Barbie released this week, designed to reflect the experiences of people with autism.

Mattel's new autistic Barbie has been widely praised online for giving representation to the community. But not everyone, including some autistic people or their family members, is sold on the new ...