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There’s a new autistic Barbie doll. CBC Kids News talks to an autistic kid and an autism researcher about what they think of ...

On Monday, Mattel introduced its first autistic Barbie, marking another step in the company’s push toward broader representation ...

Parents and NGOs weigh in on whether the doll empowers autistic girls or if it reduces their experiences to a single narrative.

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

Em Rusciano has weighed in on the first-ever 'autistic' Barbie, telling followers that the doll set her 'teeth off'.

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Can One Barbie Represent a Spectrum? by James Coulter Barbie has been everything from a doctor to an astronaut. She's been many shades and skin colors. She's even been in a wheelchair. Now, her newest ...