Meet Mattel’s autistic Barbie doll — who carries a fidget spinner and avoids eye contact

There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first-ever autistic Barbie doll in an effort ...

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 ...

Mattel unveils first autistic Barbie doll

Toy maker Mattel unveiled the first-ever autistic Barbie, a new version of the popular doll developed in partnership with ...

Barbie with Autism Makes Her Debut, Comes with a Fidget Spinner and Sensory-Sensitive Clothes

Mattel partnered with Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) "to allow more children to see themselves in Barbie" ...

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?
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2 Tampa Bay women who served as inspiration for autistic Barbie say new doll line is a full-circle moment

Two Tampa Bay woman who grew up loving Barbies are helping to create a whole new generation of the iconic doll<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
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Barbie announces new Ilona Maher Barbie doll. Here's a first look

Vermont's own Olympic rugby player is now a Barbie doll. On Monday, Oct. 6, Barbie announced a collaboration with Burlington-born Olympic medalist Ilona Maher, a social media star who uses her ...