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

Autism advocacy groups are reacting after Mattel announced a new Barbie doll, the first with autism, on Sunday.
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Barbie Introduces New Doll Representing Person With Down Syndrome

Mattel unveiled a new Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome on Tuesday. The doll is the latest addition to the Barbie Fashionistas line, which is aimed at offering kids more ...

This groundbreaking Barbie doll is changing how autism is represented in the toy aisle

Developed over more than 18 months, the doll was created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a ...
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Barbie unveils first-ever doll with Down syndrome

Barbie worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to bring the doll to life. Barbie is marking a new first in the doll's 64-year history. On Tuesday, Mattel unveiled the first-ever ...

Barbie debuts autistic doll with sensory-sensitive, stimming features

Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder ...