Watch: Autistic Barbie doll launch welcomed as ‘milestone’ in representation

Each doll also comes with a pink fidget spinner to reduce stress and improve focus, and noise-cancelling headphones to block out background sounds.

The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners and charities as a step towards more “authentic, joyful” representation for neurodivergent children.

The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate.