Mattel launched its first autistic Barbie doll on January 12, 2026, marking a pivotal step in toy industry inclusion after 67 ...

Mattel has made history by releasing its first-ever autistic Barbie doll, developed in collaboration with autism advocates to ...

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

Experts say there is no single ‘look’ to being autistic, so the Barbie that Mattel created can’t represent everyone ...

Barbie was officially born on March 9, 1959, when she launched at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Mattel’s co-creator, Ruth Handler, became inspired to create a 3D doll that could inspire ...

Barbie's autistic doll has been created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network for authentic representation ...

Mattel announced today (Feb. 19) that Barbie is celebrating Black History Month by honoring multiple generations of Black female designers—past, present, and future. From the trailblazer behind the ...