In January, toymaker Mattel released the very first autistic Barbie doll. She’s wearing a loose purple dress and headphones.

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The autistic Barbie doll was launched Jan. 11, 2026. It comes with accessories such as a fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones. The new Barbie was designed with the Autistic Self Advocacy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

On January 11, 2026, Mattel announced the release of Autistic Barbie, a doll with an official autism diagnosis who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to communicate, carries a ...

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.

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 ...

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 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 Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind ...