Mattel has released its first-ever autistic Barbie on Monday, January 12.This comes just six months after they introduced a Barbie with type 1 diabetes.The doll was created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network,

In a groundbreaking move for inclusivity, Barbie has unveiled a new Fashionistas doll that embodies characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This initiative, announced in January 2026, aims to raise awareness and foster understanding among children from a young age.

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

Toys give a direct perspective about how children see the world, leading their imagination while teaching silent lessons about their belonging and cal.

A novel investigation into the impacts of neuronal mutations on autism-related characteristics in humans has been described in the open-access journal eLife. Autism spectrum disorder, and autism patients' responses to treatments, is increasingly studied ...

Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions.