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Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal. The doll, which ...

On January 11, 2026, Mattel announced the release of Autistic Barbie, a doll with an official autism diagnosis who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to communicate, carries a ...

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.

Mattel is expanding its push for inclusion with the launch of its first autistic Barbie, developed in partnership with autism advocates to reflect how some people on the spectrum experience the world.

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 world ...

Mattel is releasing its first autistic Barbie doll. Created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, or ASAN, the toy launched Monday is meant to represent children with autism spectrum ...