2023 might have been Barbie ‘s moment, when the year felt drenched in fuchsia and optimism was coursing through our veins.

"I love the message that it sends to children," Katy told USA TODAY. "Like it tells autistic children who might see themselves in the Barbie that they aren't alone and that their existence matters and ...

Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it's no wonder most people don't really understand much ...

A 52-year-old autistic woman said she "finally feels like she is represented" by a Barbie doll launched on Monday. Lisa ...

New autistic Barbie doll welcomed as a step towards a more "authentic, joyful" representation for neurodivergent children ...

Mattel spent 18 months working with an advocacy organization to develop the doll, which includes noise-canceling headphones ...

The doll features a gaze that is shifted slightly to the side, to “[reflect] how some members of the autistic community may ...

The launch of Mattel's first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners as a step towards more 'authentic, joyful' ...

Mattel has released a new Barbie that is autistic, complete with accessories that some people with the neurodevelopmental ...

Mattel has introduced a new Barbie designed to help children with autism feel seen and represented.

Alongside the announcement, Mattel partnered with various women and girls on the autism spectrum to help introduce the doll ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.