Autistic Freedom Network

This is totally inappropriate- There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world around them. The doll, which is part of Barbie’s Fashionistas line, was in development for more than 18 months with guidance from the autistic community in partnership with Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit disability rights organization. Barbie’s design team made choices that would feel authentic to people on the autism spectrum through the doll’s features and accessories. “Barbie has always strived to reflect the world kids see and the possibilities they imagine, and we’re proud to introduce our first autistic Barbie as part of that ongoing work,” Jamie Cygielman, Mattel’s global head of dolls, said in a statement.

I was a "transgender" teen. Autistic girls are not boys. We are misfits until we grow up and find our people. Repost if you believe autistic girls deserve to grow up whole.