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Autistic Barbie doll launch praised as a major milestone for representation
The first autistic Barbie has arrived, and for a lot of families it feels less like a new toy and more like a long overdue mirror. By putting autism spectrum disorder directly into its flagship lineup,
Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll as part of its Fashionistas line, designed with input from the autistic community.
Social media users are praising Mattel for its 'accurate and real' new Barbie doll representing autism. The US toy manufacturer unveiled the first-of-its-kind doll on Sunday (January 11) as it hit the shelves globally on Monday (January 12).