This month, Mattel released a first-of-its-kind doll in their “fashionista’s line,” a new Barbie with autism. Frances ...

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

The doll, which is part of Barbie's Fashionistas line , includes intentional design choices like flexible elbow and hand joints for stimming, which refers to repetitive body movement behavior some ...

Barbie's latest transformation is more than just a new outfit or career. Mattel has introduced its first-ever autistic Barbie ...

Autism is a neurological difference, not an aesthetic. Yet, the very act of "designing" an autistic Barbie risks reinforcing ...

Aarushi Pratap, a graduate of Southeastern University’s SEU Link program, is a Barbie Role Model on the new doll’s advocacy ...

In an attempt to help 'more children to see themselves represented in Barbie,' toy creator Mattel Inc. is releasing their first-ever autistic Barbie doll.

Not everyone is happy with the new doll, but autistic people and advocates have reason to cheer.

There’s a new autistic Barbie doll. CBC Kids News talks to an autistic kid and an autism researcher about what they think of ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...

Autism advocates have had mixed reactions to the release of an autism Barbie, designed to increase awareness and acceptance ...

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