Mattel spent 18 months working with an advocacy organization to develop the doll, which includes noise-canceling headphones and a fidget spinner.

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

It’s Barbie ’s world, we just live in it. And that world just keeps getting bigger—this week with Mattel’s announcement of the first-ever autistic Barbie doll, developed with guidance from the nonprofit Autistic Self Advocacy Network ( ASAN ).

It’s incredibly rewarding providing a space where families can celebrate the holidays feeling understood, supported,

Centria Autism, a national provider of therapeutic services for children with autism and their families, continues to make strides in developing aspiring clinicians and closing the gap of BCBAs.

Founded in 2007, Autism ETC operates five clinics across Tennessee and Arizona and has built a strong reputation for clinical excellence, experienced clinicians, and a family-centered approach. By joining Behavioral Framework,