Mattel Inc. unveiled its first autistic Barbie on Monday, expanding its Fashionistas line to promote diversity.

Mattel has introduced the first autistic Barbie as part of a campaign to boost doll diversity and widen inclusive play. The recent Barbie addition comes after its first doll with type 1

Barbie's autistic doll has been created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network for authentic representation of the community

Mattel has unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie with stimming hands, a tablet, fidget spinner, and other features.

Social media users are praising Mattel for its 'accurate and real' new Barbie doll representing autism. The US toy manufacturer unveiled the first-of-its-kind doll on Sunday (January 11) as it hit the shelves globally on Monday (January 12).

Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal. The doll, which is part of Barbie's Fashionistas line,