NEW YORK (AP) — The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist Alex Aster on a Barbie young adult novel in which the iconic doll embarks on a journey across “treacherous, ...

SAN DIEGO — When 28-year-old Karlee Lowe first saw Mattel's new autistic Barbie, her reaction was immediate. "Oh my gosh," she said, reaching for the fidget spinner attached to the doll's hand. "It ...

The new Barbie representing autism has traits Mattel says are relatable to many people on the spectrum. Barbie is donating 1,000 dolls to hospitals providing services to the autism community.

Mattel is expanding its push for inclusion with the launch of its first autistic Barbie, developed in partnership with autism advocates to reflect how some people on the spectrum experience the world.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community to represent common ways autistic people may experience, process, and ...

NEW YORK — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down ...

Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media ...

(CNN) — Five-year-old Mikko’s eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The doll held a fidget spinner and wore oversize headphones, just like hers. The moment was ...