A new Barbie doll is making headlines for inclusiveness, and two women from the Tampa Bay area are helping lead the conversation.

The eyes of the new Barbie shift slightly to the side to represent how some people with autism sometimes avoid direct eye contact.

Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll as part of its Fashionistas line, designed with input from the autistic community.

The first Barbie doll hit shelves in 1959. Barbies have offered broader representations of race, body type, and careers over the years.

Despite the overarching message of the Barbie movie, Barbie herself has faced protracted criticism over the years for the doll’s effects on the self-image of young girls. Barbie hasn’t been evolving fast enough, the critics said, and it continues to ...

Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie as part of the company’s broader commitment to representation and inclusion. Created in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network in the United States,