Autism advocates celebrate release of ‘magical’ first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

(CNN) — Five-year-old Mikko’s eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The doll held a fidget spinner and wore oversize headphones, just like hers. The moment was “almost magical,” said Mikko’s mother, Precious Hill, who’s based in Las Vegas. The doll, launched Monday, is the first Barbie with autism. […]
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