Mattel says it spent 18 months developing its autistic Barbie in partnership with a disability rights advocacy group, but in less than three days, the new doll has spurred a wide range of reactions.
TO ENDANGER. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT, A NEW FIRST FOR THE ICONIC BARBIE BRAND. MATTEL SAYS IT’S NOW SELLING A DOLL WITH AUTISM. HER ACCESSORIES INCLUDE A FIDGET SPINNER AND NOISE CANCELING ...