Barbie can be anything. She’s an astronaut, a president, a chef, a Supreme Court justice…a fantasy heroine? The first-ever Barbie YA book is coming to a shelf near you this summer. It’s being written ...

Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it's no wonder most people don't really understand much about the neurotype. So we were pleased to see the launch of autistic Barbie.

Mattel is releasing its first Barbie doll designed to represent an autistic individual, reflecting a growing commitment to inclusive and representative play. Their press release announced that the new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The autistic Barbie doll. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Mattel) (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Mattel) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mattel introduced its first autistic Barbie in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The doll features design ...

The doll features several additions that align with the experiences of autistic people. Mattel has released a new Barbie doll that serves a unique purpose, representing those on the autism spectrum.