The new Fashionistas doll was created with autistic advocates and includes headphones, a fidget, and sensory-friendly design.

Mattel has introduced autistic Barbie, another first for the company that aims to expand representation for children with different abilities.

Mattel, Inc. unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community

TOMORROW MORNING, STARTING AT 430. BARBIE JUST RELEASED MATTEL RATHER JUST RELEASED THE FIRST EVER BLACK BARBIE DOLL REPRESENTING SOMEONE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. IT WAS CREATED LAST YEAR, BUT FOR TODAY’S NEW EDITION, MATTEL RECEIVED INPUT FROM A LOCAL FAMILY ...

"Wilma inspired me and many others to make the world a better place." Barbie is honoring Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, with a new doll this November, which is also National Native American Heritage Month.

Barbie is making headlines with its first autistic doll, designed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.