Jan 12, 2026 · There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the ...

Jan 12, 2026 · The doll joins the Barbie Fashionistas collection, which features diverse range of skin tones, hair textures, body types, and various medical conditions and disabilities such as type 1 …

Jan 12, 2026 · Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion With an animated Barbie film in development, following the success of Greta Gerwig’s 2023 …

The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners as a step towards more "authentic, joyful" representation for neurodivergent children. The doll features design ...

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

Jan 12, 2026 · Barely six months after releasing its Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, Mattel introduced its first Barbie with autism. The doll was made in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network …

3 days ago · Mattel's new Barbie with autism has garnered mixed feelings from people within the autism community. Why?

Jan 12, 2026 · Everything from her flowy dress to the devices she carries was designed with the autism community in mind.

Mattel's new Barbie with autism has garnered mixed feelings from people within the autism community. Why?

Jan 12, 2026 · The launch of the first-ever autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by charities as a "milestone" in representation for neurodivergent children. The creators said it will invite "more …