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

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

Mattel has released a new Barbie that is autistic, complete with accessories that some people with the neurodevelopmental condition rely on. While some in the autism community are applauding the new ...

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Why do you say, I’m autistic? Why do you say, he’s autistic? Aren’t you more than a label? Many people have asked me that; their words implying some well-intentioned criticism of my word choice.

The doll features a shifted eye gaze and comes with noise-cancelling headphones.