Mattel has unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie with stimming hands, a tablet, fidget spinner, and other features.

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

The doll, part of Barbie’s “2026 Fashionistas” was developed in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.

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

Autism experts and advocacy groups are reacting after Mattel announced a new Barbie doll, the first with autism, on Sunday.

Mattel partnered with Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) "to allow more children to see themselves in Barbie" ...

On Monday, Mattel introduced its first autistic Barbie, marking another step in the company’s push toward broader representation ...

Mattel has release the first-ever Autistic Barbie, as part of its "Fashionistas" line that boasts diverse dolls.

The doll has a number of features that autistic people may be able to relate to, even down to eyes that don't make direct eye contact.

If you look the newest Barbie in the eyes, you may notice she doesn't look directly back at you.