"When dolls and toys reflect a range of abilities, sensory needs, and ways of interacting with the world, they do more than entertain: they validate, empower, and open the door to empathy. Psst Check Out The First-Ever Barbie Doll with Type 1 Diabetes Courtesy of Mattel In a nutshell, it's a Barbie that reflects real-life experiences and shows how some autistic people process the world. This includes: Articulated elbows and wrists, to allow natural gestures like stimming."
"In a nutshell, it's a Barbie that reflects real-life experiences and shows how some autistic people process the world. This includes: Articulated elbows and wrists, to allow natural gestures like stimming. A slightly averted eye gaze, which can mirror how some children avoid direct eye contact. Sensory-friendly, comfy clothing, like loose-fitting dresses and flat shoes. Accessories like a fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones, and a tablet, to support communication and sensory regulation."
Mattel introduced an autistic Barbie within the Barbie Fashionistas line, developed in collaboration with the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN). The doll includes design elements that reflect how some autistic children experience the world, such as articulated elbows and wrists to allow stimming, a slightly averted eye gaze, sensory-friendly clothing, and accessories like a fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones, and a tablet to support communication and sensory regulation. The release aims to foster representation, validation, and empathy through play, helping special needs children see themselves in an iconic toy. The doll is available online and in select retailers.
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