Mattel unveils autistic Barbie
- Posted on January 12, 2026
- By CNN
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Mattel unveils autistic Barbie

Mattel has unveiled its first autistic Barbie doll, featuring sensory-friendly accessories and design details aimed at better representing neurodivergent experiences. The release follows other inclusive Barbies, including dolls representing blindness, Down’s syndrome and Type 1 diabetes.