Mattel's new Barbie with autism has garnered mixed feelings from people within the autism community. Why?

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There was some backlash to Mattel's newly introduced autistic Barbie. But one doll could never represent an entire community.

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Toy maker Mattel unveiled the first-ever autistic Barbie, a new version of the popular doll developed in partnership with autism advocates.

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After receiving evidence-based early interventions, roughly two-thirds of non-speaking kids with autism speak single words, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth face significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide than non-autistic ...