Mattel’s autistic Barbie signals a wider shift in the global toy industry, with inclusion and neurodiversity increasingly ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every kid has their own toy preferences, and that especially holds true when you're shopping for kids ...

Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it's no wonder most people don't really understand much ...

NEW YORK -- Toy stores, with bright lights, loud sounds and crowded aisles, can be hard to manage for children with autism or other sensory issues. For parents, finding toys that match their ...

Barely six months after releasing its Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, Mattel introduced its first Barbie with autism. The doll ...

Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll. This new doll features sensory-friendly accessories and design elements.

Barbie has taken a meaningful step in representation with the release of the Barbie Fashionistas Doll #245 in Purple Striped ...

Mattel is releasing its first Barbie doll designed to represent an autistic individual, reflecting a growing commitment to ...

The doll has been developed over 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a nonprofit run by ...

Mattel has launched a new autistic Barbie. Tinuke Awe, who is a mother to autistic children, explores why this is important ...

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