This month, Mattel released a first-of-its-kind doll in their “fashionista’s line,” a new Barbie with autism. Frances ...

In January, toymaker Mattel released the very first autistic Barbie doll. She’s wearing a loose purple dress and headphones.

Autism is a neurological difference, not an aesthetic. Yet, the very act of "designing" an autistic Barbie risks reinforcing ...

The doll, which is part of Barbie's Fashionistas line , includes intentional design choices like flexible elbow and hand joints for stimming, which refers to repetitive body movement behavior some ...

Aarushi Pratap, a graduate of Southeastern University’s SEU Link program, is a Barbie Role Model on the new doll’s advocacy ...

Mattel has launched the toy company’s first autistic Barbie doll, created with guidance from the autistic community to reflect common ways autistic people may experience, process, and communicate with ...

Barbie's male counterpart celebrates his milestone birthday in March ...