Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie doll. This new doll features sensory-friendly accessories and design elements.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip ...

Mattel's new Barbie with autism has garnered mixed feelings from people within the autism community. Why?

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

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For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits made them miserable. All wrong.

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An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

Mattel is making waves with the release of its first-ever Autistic Barbie, a move that’s being praised—and closely ...

There was some backlash to Mattel's newly introduced autistic Barbie. But one doll could never represent an entire community.