The first ever autistic Barbie doll has been released - featuring a fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones and a shifted eye gaze. Toymakers Mattel say the classic doll has been redesigned 'with ...

The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners and charities as a step towards more “authentic, joyful” representation for neurodivergent children. The doll features ...

Mattel's first-ever autistic Barbie is facing backlash from critics who claim the doll is offensive to people with neurodiversity and 'reinforces stereotypes'. The American toymaker said that the doll ...

I have a friend who has been diagnosed with autism, and they have always struggled with sensory issues, particularly related to sound. They can be easily overwhelmed by hearing a lot of background ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mattel introduced its first Barbie on the autism spectrum. the doll is the latest in a collection that celebrates inclusion and ...

The first ever autistic Barbie doll has been released - featuring a fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones and a shifted eye gaze. Toymakers Mattel say the classic doll has been redesigned 'with ...