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

Mattel's first autistic Barbie was supposed to be a milestone for representation, a glossy plastic signal that neurodivergent ...

Mattel spent 18 months working with an advocacy organization to develop the doll, which includes noise-canceling headphones ...

An autism advocacy group describes the new toy as a "milestone" in representation.

The doll features a shifted eye gaze and comes with noise-cancelling headphones.

The new autistic Barbie joins an existing line of diverse dolls, including those with Down syndrome, diabetes and more. See ...

Autism advocates have had mixed reactions to the release of an autism Barbie, designed to increase awareness and acceptance ...

Mattel Inc. unveiled its first autistic Barbie on Monday, expanding its Fashionistas line to promote diversity.