Barbie is launching its first autistic doll, developed with the autism community and designed to reflect sensory and communication differences. Why it matters: Toy giant Mattel is doubling down on ...

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 ...

Barbie has taken a meaningful step in representation with the release of the Barbie Fashionistas Doll #245 in Purple Striped Dress, Autistic Barbie, now in stock at Target. This latest addition to the ...

It’s time to break out the pink, cue the nostalgia, and channel your inner icon - National Barbie Day is almost here. Barbie has been around forever, and she’s not going anywhere anytime soon. She’s a ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down ...