Mattel launches first Barbie with autism to promote inclusivity2026-01-12
Mattel creates a doll that it hopes represents some of the ways autistic people interact with the world.
This Barbie is autistic. Some parents love her, but others say Mattel missed the mark2026-01-15
Mattel has released a new Barbie that is autistic, complete with accessories that some people with the neurodevelopmental condition rely on. While some in the autism community are applauding the new doll, others feel that it may have missed the mark.
Watch: Mattel launches first autistic Barbie doll2026-01-12
Toy giant Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll.