Barbie, autistic doll
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Barbie has taken a meaningful step in representation with the release of the Barbie Fashionistas Doll #245 in Purple Striped Dress, Autistic Barbie, now in stock at Target.
Joanna Gaines has partnered with Target to release a new Barbie Hearth & Hand Townhouse Playset. The three-story playset features five play areas and includes over 40 accessories. A companion Joanna Gaines Barbie doll is also available for purchase.
Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media representation of people with autism.