21 h. ago Vote in our Independent Women poll: Is the new ‘autistic Barbie’ good for representation?

Each week, Victoria Richards asks Independent Women readers to weigh in on the stories and debates shaping the headlines

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27 h. ago Mattel has released an autistic Barbie. Here’s how it has been received

Experts say there is no single ‘look’ to being autistic, so the Barbie that Mattel created can’t represent everyone

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48 h. ago Backlash against first autistic Barbie for 'reinforcing stereotypes': Critics claim doll with fidget spinner, noise

The American toymaker said that the doll, which features a fidget spinner, headphones, and a shifted eye gaze, was designed to 'change the narrative on neurodivergence'.

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60 h. ago Mattel launches autistic Barbie to expand range championing for diversity in toy isles

The new doll joins the a range that includes Barbies with Down syndrome, blindness and vitiligo and was designed with guidance from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network

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2 d. ago Mattel launches first ever autistic Barbie doll to represent neurodivergent children

The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact

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3 d. ago Mattel launches 'Autistic Barbie' with headphones, spinner and soft clothing

Other features include moveable elbows and wrists to allow gestures which creators said might be used by some autistic people to process sensory information or express excitement

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3 d. ago Mattel releases new autistic Barbie doll in 'milestone' move

Mattel releases new autistic Barbie doll in 'milestone' move

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3 d. ago Autistic Barbie doll is launched with loose clothes, fidget spinner and noise

The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate

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3 d. ago Autistic Barbie doll is released by Mattel, featuring gaze avoiding eye contact, fidget spinner and noise

Toymakers Mattel say the classic doll has been redesigned 'with guidance from the community' in a bid to 'change the narrative on neurodivergence'.

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3 d. ago First ever autistic Barbie doll to represent neurodivergent children

The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact

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3 d. ago New autistic Barbie comes with headphones and a fidget spinner

The doll also has loose clothing and avoids eye contact

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3 d. ago Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity

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3 d. ago Autistic Barbie doll launch welcomed as ‘milestone’ in representation

The toy was developed with input from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.

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