Published on 12, July, 2020
NEW BARBIE RANGE INCLUDES DOLLS THAT USE WHEELCHAIRS AND HAVE PROSTHETIC LIMBS
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/barbie-inclusive-disability-wheelchair-prosthetic-limbs-mattel-fashionista-a8774951.html
Interesting idea? Would a hidden disability // autistic Barbie be an option? Also, being made of some different types of plastic and vinyl - a meltdown could be even more of a hazard?
As an autistic woman (self-diagnosed.. first assessment in less than 4 weeks) she also decide to be spending less of her time keeping her hair that blond, or obsessed with fashion and make up. Her relationship with Ken may also look very different from an ND perspective?
Thoughts?
As you cannot tell if someone is autistic just by looking at them, a Barbie (or Action Man, Sindy, Tressy, or Teddy Bear) can be autistic if you want it to be.
I am sure my teddy bear is autistic - he is certainly non-verbal and does things his own way, is not one for parties, does not interact very well with others and hates change - he has had the same coat for well over sixty years.
Yes
I think tho that if they just marketed a normal Barbie as autistic that would actually be a great thing because it helps break the stigma of things like "looking autistic"
That’s ace
That’s so lovely trainspotter and very astute