Autistic Barbie joins growing line of diverse dolls. See them here.

The new autistic Barbie joins an existing line of diverse dolls, including those with Down syndrome, diabetes and more. See more dolls.

This groundbreaking Barbie doll is changing how autism is represented in the toy aisle

Developed over more than 18 months, the doll was created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a nonprofit disability rights organization run by and for autistic people. The doll joins the Barbie Fashionistas line,

Autism advocates celebrate release of ‘magical’ first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

The new doll carries a pink fidget spinner that actually spins, wears pink noise-cancelling headphones to reduce sensory overload and holds a pink tablet that represents her augmentative and alternative communication,
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More than a toy: Why Mattel's first autistic Barbie is sparking a debate

The doll has been developed over 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a nonprofit run by and for autistic people
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Barbie® introduces the first autistic Barbie doll, championing representation for children through play

Mattel, Inc. unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community
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