Mattel has introduced the first Barbie doll depicting a girl with autism spectrum disorder, featuring movable elbows and wrists, a slightly averted gaze, a fidget spinner, noise-canceling headphones, and a tablet with apps to assist in communication.

Mattel has introduced the first Barbie doll depicting a girl with autism spectrum disorder, featuring movable elbows and wrists, a slightly averted gaze, a fidget spinner, noise-canceling headphones, and a tablet with apps to assist in communication.

@varlamov_news 12 Jan 2026, 17:51

Mattel has released a Barbie doll depicting a girl with autism spectrum disorder, featuring elements designed to reduce sensory overload.

@meduzalive 12 Jan 2026, 14:53