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Mattel introduces 1st autistic Barbie to doll line

Advocacy groups react after Mattel introduces 1st Barbie doll with autism

Autism experts and advocacy groups are reacting after Mattel announced a new Barbie doll, the first with autism, on Sunday.

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Autistic Barbie joins Mattel diversity and inclusion line

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Meet Mattel’s autistic Barbie doll — who carries a fidget spinner and avoids eye contact

Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world around them.

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Mattel unveils autistic Barbie to represent neurodivergent people

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Everyone is saying the same thing as Mattel launches their first autistic Barbie doll

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First Autistic Barbie Doll Revealed By Mattel: ‘Every Child Deserves To See Themselves’

Those physical traits include articulated elbows and wrists that allow for hand movements such as “stimming and hand flapping,” which some people on the autism spectrum use to “process sensory input o...

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Mattel introduces autistic Barbie

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Mattel introduces first Barbie doll with autism

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Mattel releases 1st autistic Barbie doll, featuring sensory-sensitive accessories: 'Every child deserves to see themselves'

Developing the doll took over 18 months and was done in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for increased representation for those in the autism community.

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Autism advocates celebrate release of ‘magical’ first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

The new doll carries a pink fidget spinner that actually spins, wears pink noise-cancelling headphones to reduce sensory overload and holds a pink tablet that represents her augmentative and alternative communication,

New Barbie with autism aims to help kids feel seen and included

The new Barbie also has eyes that look slightly to the side, a detail meant to reflect how some people with autism avoid direct eye contact. Her purple dress is loose and soft, recognizing that certain fabrics can be uncomfortable for people with sensory sensitivities.

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Toy store for children on autism spectrum opens in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL -- A unique and interactive one-stop shop for parents and educators of children on the autism spectrum. A first-of-its kind toy store specializing in toys for children with developmental disabilities has opened in Chicago. Spectrum Toy Store ...