The autistic Barbie joins Mattel's Fashionistas doll line. Other dolls in the line represent people with type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome and blindness. As part of the launch, Mattel is donating 1,000 ...

Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll, designed with the Autism Self Advocacy Network. She comes with a fidget spinner, tablet and headphones.

Barbie's first autistic doll has been developed with sensory-sensitive features in mind. See how.

The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners and charities as a step towards more “authentic ...

Mattel spent 18 months working with an advocacy organization to develop the doll, which includes noise-canceling headphones and a fidget spinner.

Not everyone is happy with the new doll, but autistic people and advocates have reason to cheer.

In light of Mattel releasing the first official Autistic Barbie, let's look at how Barbie has exhibited autistic traits since she was first released.

Autistic people and their families in western Massachusetts have been reaching out to ServiceNet’s Autism Connections team in recent days, unsettled by new claims about what causes autism. Some are ...