The First-Ever Autistic Barbie Is Here—and She’s Changing What Inclusion Looks Like

Available starting on January 12, 2026, at Mattel Shop and Target is the first-ever autistic Barbie doll. Mattel’s Global ...

Autistic Barbie sparks debate over what representation should look like

Mattel's new Barbie with autism has garnered mixed feelings from people within the autism community. Why?

A Barbie with autism? How new doll adds representation

Barbie released its first doll with autism, Mattel announced this week. Here's what to know.

Autistic Barbie Doesn’t Represent Me. She Shouldn’t Have to

There was some backlash to Mattel's newly introduced autistic Barbie. But one doll could never represent an entire community.

Mattel releases 1st autistic Barbie doll, featuring sensory-sensitive accessories: 'Every child deserves to see themselves'

Children with autism now have a Barbie doll that looks like them. Mattel unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie doll on ...

Mattel's first autistic Barbie sparks joy and representation for San Diego woman

Mattel unveiled its first autistic Barbie as part of its Fashionista line, working with the Autism Self-Advocacy Network, ...

This Barbie is autistic. Some parents love her, but others say Mattel missed the mark

Mattel has released a new Barbie that is autistic, complete with accessories that some people with the neurodevelopmental ...
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Could A 'Barbie' Get Real? What A Healthy Fashion Doll Looks Like

Barbie dolls are marketed with sports gear, but could they actually run on those spindly gams? The design for a doll based on an average... For decades, the Barbie doll has been slammed by parents for ...