"I love the message that it sends to children," Katy told USA TODAY. "Like it tells autistic children who might see themselves in the Barbie that they aren't alone and that their existence matters and ...

The new technology comes at a price. — -- While the upcoming talking Barbie made waves after some parents called it creepy, its biggest barrier may be the shift in doll play and price. At $75, ...

The new Barbie doll comes with an Augmentative and Alternative Communication tablet that has a "pronouns" button.

The first autistic Barbie doll has been released as part of Mattel's Fashionistas collection. The doll has flexible elbow and ...

Mattel has introduced its first Autistic Barbie doll. Barbie and Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) have partnered to ...