Mattel unveils its 1st autistic Barbie doll
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Mattel has released its first Barbie doll made to represent an autistic person, featuring sensory-friendly clothing, articulated arms, and accessories like a fidget toy, noise-canceling headphones, and a communication tablet,
Developed over more than 18 months, the doll was created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a nonprofit disability rights organization run by and for autistic people. The doll joins the Barbie Fashionistas line,