Mattel lanza la primera Barbie con autismo, ¿cómo es esta nueva muñeca?
La compañía de juguetes Mattel presentó su primera muñeca Barbie con autismo, desarrollada con la orientación directa de la comunidad autista para rep...
TL;DR
- Mattel introduced its first Barbie doll with autism, developed with direct guidance from the autistic community.
- The doll was created over 18 months in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN).
- Features include articulated joints for self-regulation, a slightly deviated gaze, and sensory/communication accessories like a fidget spinner and noise-canceling headphones.
- The doll wears a loose-fitting purple dress and flat shoes for comfort and stability.
- This launch is part of the Barbie Fashionistas collection, which aims for diverse representation of skin tones, hair textures, body types, medical conditions, and disabilities.
- Mattel will donate over 1,000 autism Barbie dolls to pediatric hospitals.