This month, Mattel released a first-of-its-kind doll in their “fashionista’s line,” a new Barbie with autism. Frances ...

Barbie's latest transformation is more than just a new outfit or career. Mattel has introduced its first-ever autistic Barbie ...

Mattel's first autistic Barbie doll, created with input from the autistic community, marks a significant step in ...

The doll, which is part of Barbie's Fashionistas line , includes intentional design choices like flexible elbow and hand joints for stimming, which refers to repetitive body movement behavior some ...

In an attempt to help 'more children to see themselves represented in Barbie,' toy creator Mattel Inc. is releasing their first-ever autistic Barbie doll.

The doll was developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the ...

Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion ...

Aarushi Pratap, a graduate of Southeastern University’s SEU Link program, is a Barbie Role Model on the new doll’s advocacy ...

The doll was in development for more than 18 months and was created through a partnership with Autistic Self Advocacy Network, or ASAN, a nonprofit that is run by and for people with autism that ...

Barbie is aiming to expand on inclusivity with the launch of its first doll with Type 1 diabetes. The doll, part of Barbie's Fashionistas line, comes complete with a continuous glucose monitor, ...

Beven Byrnes, executive director of Bridges Middle School, noted that representation in toys and media creates critical belonging for students with learning differences. The school serves as Oregon's ...

EL SEGUNDO, California — Five-year-old Mikko's eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The doll held a fidget spinner and wore oversized headphones, just like hers.