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The new Barbie doll comes with an Augmentative and Alternative Communication tablet that has a "pronouns" button. Conservatives aren't happy.
Mattel has unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie with stimming hands, a tablet, fidget spinner, and other features.
Mattel spent 18 months working with an advocacy organization to develop the doll, which includes noise-canceling headphones and a fidget spinner.
Toy maker Mattel has unveiled its first Barbie doll designed to represent autism, a milestone in the brand’s long search for more diversity in play. The new doll was announced Monday as part of the Barbie “Fashionistas” line,