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?
You are far too predictable at times Plastic. I know what you’re after.
Cyborg Barbie?
Ah... but the OP says about them manufacturing dolls with physical disabilities and prothestic limbs... so also a cost saving exercise...if there are less limbs to manufacture?
That’s ace
Meh, it's just a publicity stunt to get people thinking the Barbie company are being "progressive", it's a step in the right way though IMO.
This thread is hilarious and has had me in absolute stitches reading it
That’s so lovely trainspotter and very astute
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.
I'm just big boned.
You have a large shadow, my friend
301 people following me would justify my paranoia.
If you click on the “about” link you get this
”#autismawarenessbarbie challenges the way allistic people carry out 'awareness' activities but ignores the idea that autistic people should be accepted.”
OMG she’s also got 301 followers. Don’t people realise that she has isssues with social interaction!
This is a very funny thread! I also love this ironic 'autism awareness barbie' Facebook account!
https://m.facebook.com/autismawarenessbarbie/
Excellent :-)
This cant be true?? Its April 1st come early! If barbie is autistic then Ken will have to have ADHD or something, cant leave him out or maybe he's a paedo?
"I'm an Aspie girl
In my Aspie world
My brain is ND
It's not too bendy..."
Did they do a divorced Barbie? It comes with all of Kens belongings...
But dig the spectrum patterning!
I thought the real one was already made of wood.