Mattel has introduced an autistic Barbie doll to its Fashionistas line, developed in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), to reflect common autistic experiences and invite more children to see themselves represented through inclusive play.
This January, Mattel officially launched its first Barbie doll designed to represent autistic individuals, marking the latest addition to the company’s Fashionistas collection, which since 2019 has included dolls with various disabilities, body types, skin tones, and hairstyles. The new autistic Barbie was developed in consultation with ASAN, a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people, and was created over an 18-month period.
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