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Mattel Introduces Autistic Barbie, Drawing Mixed Reactions
14 Jan 2026 00:31 GMT
… autistic people experience and interact with the world, while acknowledging that autism … give autism a “look,” but to include accessories and features that autistic … doll as unnecessary or offensive. Writer Jean Hatchet criticized the design …
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Autism from the Inside: A Message to the World
13 Jan 2026 14:59 GMT
… become increasingly conscious of autism, medical and psychological knowledge … methods that deny the autistic person any other desires … by some following his autism diagnosis, gained recognition working …
Our Editorial Team are writers and experts in their …
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Mattel releases first-ever Autistic Barbie Doll, bringing more inclusivity to toys
13 Jan 2026 05:16 GMT
… with autism.
Barbie Fashionistas Doll #245 in Purple Striped Dress, Autistic … experiences across parts of the autistic community. Her features and … of an officially recognized autistic Barbie highlights a growing … ’s expert e-commerce writer, Jessica Day.
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New ‘autistic’ Barbie doll welcomed as ‘milestone’ in representation
12 Jan 2026 19:32 GMT
… reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate.
These include … misdiagnosed
Ellie Middleton, a writer with autism who regularly shares her experiences … UK’s National Autistic Society (NAS) cautioned that, given autism is a …
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'My daughter helped shape new autistic Barbie doll'
12 Jan 2026 15:53 GMT
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Ellie Middleton, an autistic writer who regularly shares her … quot;
The National Autistic Society described autism as a … ;Seeing more depictions of autism is key to understanding … autism across society "could transform hundreds of thousands of autistic …
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Watch: Autistic Barbie doll launch welcomed as ‘milestone’ in representation
12 Jan 2026 15:23 GMT
… some experiences to which autistic people might relate.
These … created with input from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN … be used by some autistic people to process sensory … communication.
Ellie Middleton, an autistic writer who regularly shares her …
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Mattel releases new autistic Barbie doll in 'milestone' move
12 Jan 2026 11:49 GMT
… everyday communication.
Ellie Middleton, an autistic writer who regularly shares her experiences …
The National Autistic Society (NAS) cautioned that, given autism is a spectrum … and challenges”.
The society describes autism as a “lifelong neurodivergence and …
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Mattel's New Autistic Barbie Sparks Wave Of Comments Online
12 Jan 2026 10:56 GMT
… themselves in Barbie.”
Autistic Barbie garnered mostly … launch. On X, writer Jean Hatchet said: “ … autistic Barbie doll to authentically reflect some experiences individuals on the autism … spectrum may relate to.
“As proud members of the autistic …
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First ever autistic Barbie doll to represent neurodivergent children
12 Jan 2026 08:54 GMT
… everyday communication.
Ellie Middleton, an autistic writer who regularly shares her experiences …
The National Autistic Society (NAS) cautioned that, given autism is a spectrum … and challenges”.
The society describes autism as a “lifelong neurodivergence and …
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Autistic Barbie doll launch welcomed as ‘milestone’ in representation
12 Jan 2026 05:08 GMT
… everyday communication.
Ellie Middleton, an autistic writer who regularly shares her experiences …
The National Autistic Society (NAS) cautioned that, given autism is a spectrum … and challenges”.
The society describes autism as a “lifelong neurodivergence and …