"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you didn't know, April is Autism Acceptance Month. Led by the Autism Society, the month is dedicated ...
Barbie has taken a meaningful step in representation with the release of the Barbie Fashionistas Doll #245 in Purple Striped Dress, Autistic Barbie, now in stock at Target.
Mattel has released its first Barbie doll made to represent an autistic person, featuring sensory-friendly clothing, ...
Mattel took another step toward inclusive play on Monday with the launch of its ...
Mattel’s launch of its first autistic Barbie this week has been met with both celebration and criticism from the autism community. Created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) ...
Children with autism now have a Barbie doll that looks like them. Mattel unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie doll on Monday in hopes of helping members of the autistic community feel seen. The ...
The new Barbie also has eyes that look slightly to the side, a detail meant to reflect how some people with autism avoid ...
MyAutismTeam is a social network for parents of children with autism that has more than 20,000 members. Described as a "Facebook-Meets Yelp- network," the site utilizes local reviews of doctors and ...
Toy stores, with bright lights, loud sounds and crowded aisles, can be hard to manage for children with autism or other sensory issues. For parents, finding toys that match their kids’ skill sets and ...