BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Barbie partnered with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to design the doll Barbie just took another major step forward in inclusive play. Mattel has officially introduced its first Autistic Barbie, designed in pa rtnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to represent and celebrate the community [...] ...read more read less