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Mattel Publishing is teaming up with bestselling author Alex Aster for a new Barbie young adult novel

Mattel's new autistic Barbie doll, developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, is celebrated by some as inclusive but criticised by others as tokenistic or stereotyped.

Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it’s no wonder most people don’t really understand much about the neurotype.

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Mattel launched its first-ever 'autistic Barbie', developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to ensure an authentic portrayal of neurodiversity. The release has been praised as a milestone for inclusion, with advocacy groups highlighting its significance for the community.

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An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity

Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion

The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate

The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact

If you grew up in the 90s, you probably remember Christmas mornings filled with plastic that smelled like chemicals. We often joke that “we drank from the hose and survived.” However, looking back, it is truly miraculous we kept all our fingers. While we fed our Tamagotchis, toy manufacturers apparently…