Barely six months after releasing its Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, Mattel introduced its first Barbie with autism. The doll was made in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and is available nationwide today.

Hill says Mikko, who is nonverbal, also uses an AAC device, which helps people who have speech or language problems to communicate. “Autism is such an invisible disability at times, and to see that it’s being represented through Barbie – everybody knows who Barbie is – it felt really good,

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Mattel, one of the most popular US toy manufacturers, unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie on January 11, 2026. The doll hit the shelves on January.

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Mattel on Monday introduced a Barbie with autism for the first time, adding to a line of dolls to boost inclusivity. The American toy manufacturing giant said it developed the autistic doll in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit group, over 18 months.

Mattel has introduced a new Barbie designed to help children with autism feel seen and represented.

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