There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world ...

Mattel is releasing its first autistic Barbie doll. Created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, or ASAN, the toy launched Monday is meant to represent children with autism spectrum ...

The Kentucky Derby Festival and the Fillies, Inc. have announced the five members of the 2026 Royal Court. Chosen from nearly 100 applicants, the court members serve as ambassadors for the festival ...

Jan. 12 (UPI) --Toy maker Mattel unveiled the first-ever autistic Barbie, a new version of the popular doll developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The doll, part of the ...

Mattel Inc. is introducing a Barbie with autism Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind ...

Five-year-old Mikko’s eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The doll held a fidget spinner and wore oversize headphones, just like hers. The moment was “almost ...

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community to represent common ways autistic people may experience, process, and ...

Daniel Caesar returned to NPR’s Tiny Desk with a sampling of material from his latest album, Son of Spergy. Backed by a 12-piece choir, the performance marked a grand return for the musician who last ...