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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.

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.

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) ...