Barbie Fashionistas Doll #245 in Purple Striped Dress, Autistic Barbie with Accessories

A: This doll features autism because of the noise canceling headphones, since some people with autism are sensitive to loud noises also the fidget spinner and tablet which promote sensory activity and en

A: although you cant see it, but by the accessories like the noise canceling headphones and the tablet that helps communicate.

A: Autistic people don't look a certain way. The doll is showing representation of someone that is on the spectrum such as the headphones, AAC device and a fidget accessory in hand.

A: Developed over 18 months in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), the doll features design elements to authentically reflect some autistic experiences. These include a slightly averted gaze, more flexible elbows and wrists to facilitate stimming, a pink fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones, and a symbol-based Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tablet. The doll also wears a loose-fitting dress and flat shoes, addressing common sensory discomforts. Advocates and parents have welcomed the doll, noting its potential to help children with autism feel represented and foster important conversations about neurodiversity. While UK educators and advocates praised the increased visibility, they underscored that autism is a spectrum and no single doll can encompass all autistic traits.

A: The shifted gaze is the big giveaway. The doll is not making eye contact. Huge trait of someone with Autism. That’s what I love about this. But also….. adding a few items that one on the spectrum could commonly use. I ordered one and we already received it. My son has Autism and can relate to the doll wearing headphones and communicating with an AAC device. He doesn’t use a fidget spinner - but I’m not going to get bent out of shape over that. I’m very happy with it. 😄

A: please be so fr oh my god. autistic people do not have a certain look, she has her tools. her AAC board that can assist autistics w communication, her fidget ring because we love having sensory tools with us, and her noise cancelling headphones because life is too loud for us. this doll was created in collaboration with a non profit organization led by autistic people, so i'm positive they know what they're doing. there is no way to create a doll that can cover autism perfectly as autism is a spectrum, but giving her different tools can cover a broad amount of autistic individuals.

A: This Barbie has the tools, such as headphones, tablet, and fidget spinner, to help navigate the world and inspire endless storytelling possibilities.