This month, Mattel released a first-of-its-kind doll in their “fashionista’s line,” a new Barbie with autism. Frances ...

In January, toymaker Mattel released the very first autistic Barbie doll. She’s wearing a loose purple dress and headphones.

Aarushi Pratap, a graduate of Southeastern University’s SEU Link program, is a Barbie Role Model on the new doll’s advocacy ...

Autism is a neurological difference, not an aesthetic. Yet, the very act of "designing" an autistic Barbie risks reinforcing ...

Barbie Ken doll's real name has finally been revealed 65 years later and there's a very sweet meaning behind it.

There’s a new autistic Barbie doll. CBC Kids News talks to an autistic kid and an autism researcher about what they think of ...

The doll, which is part of Barbie's Fashionistas line , includes intentional design choices like flexible elbow and hand joints for stimming, which refers to repetitive body movement behavior some ...

Barbie's male counterpart celebrates his milestone birthday in March ...

NEW YORK -- At 57, Barbie is getting a major makeover. The iconic plastic doll, whose small waist and long legs have been criticized for creating unrealistic expectations for girls, will soon be sold ...

This year's lineup includes Ken in a wheelchair. Barbie's 2021 Fashionistas launch is here and the new lineup is one of Mattel's most diverse ever. There are seven stylish dolls including Ken in a ...

Ken brought the Kenergy to Malibu when he was introduced by Mattel in 1961. And now, the toy company is sharing some ...