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The new Barbie also has eyes that look slightly to the side, a detail meant to reflect how some people with autism avoid ...

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An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

Mattel launched its first autistic Barbie, expanding the Fashionistas range to reflect neurodiversity and inclusive play.