Good Morning America interviews experts on new autistic Barbie
January 14, 2026
ABC’s Good Morning America explores reactions from autism experts and advocacy groups to Mattel’s release of its first autistic Barbie. Eileen Lamb, Senior Director of Marketing & Social Media at Autism Speaks, notes that the Barbie symbolizes progress in advancing representation, awareness, and positive identity formation for autistic children, but that representation must be paired with meaningful services, supports, and community resources to truly foster inclusion across the lifespan. Read the full story here.
