"I love the message that it sends to children," Katy told USA TODAY. "Like it tells autistic children who might see ...

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

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

The doll features a gaze that is shifted slightly to the side, to "[reflect] how some members of the autistic community may ...

On Monday, Mattel introduced its first autistic Barbie, marking another step in the company’s push toward broader ...

Mattel launched its first autistic Barbie, expanding the Fashionistas range to reflect neurodiversity and inclusive play.

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

Developed over more than 18 months, the doll was created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a ...

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic ...

Mattel has released a new Barbie that is autistic, complete with accessories that some people with the neurodevelopmental ...