Barbie with autism being introduced by Mattel
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Key Points:
- Mattel is launching a new Barbie doll with autism, designed to reflect some ways people with autism experience the world, as part of its inclusive Barbie Fashionistas line that already features dolls with Down syndrome, vitiligo, and other diverse traits.
- The doll was developed over 18 months in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network to ensure authentic representation, including features like eyes that shift slightly to the side and articulated elbows and wrists to acknowledge behaviors such as avoiding eye contact and stimming.
- The Barbie wears an A-line dress and flat shoes chosen to accommodate sensory sensitivities, and comes with accessories like a finger clip fidget spinner, noise-canceling headphones, and a communication tablet to reflect tools used by some people with
