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Marshfield man charged with trafficking autistic woman
A Marshfield man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trafficking an autistic woman last month.
According to the complaint acquired by WISN in Milwaukee, the 18-year-old woman, who was living in a Madison mental health facility, left against medical advice on Dec. 16. She was later found at a motel in Greenfield with Brian Matt, 37, who reportedly manipulated her due to her cognitive challenges.
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Tampa Bay area women with autism featured as Barbie role models to make ‘Autistic Barbie’ release
Mattel has released a new "Autistic Barbie," expanding its line of inclusive dolls designed to reflect neurodiversity. Two young women with autism from the Tampa Bay area, Madison Marilla and Aarushi Pratap,
A 52-year-old autistic woman said she "finally feels like she is represented" by a Barbie doll launched on Monday. Lisa Ventura, from Worcester, was diagnosed as autistic when she was 44 after being prompted by her GP to take part in a local study.
Mattel unveiled its first autistic Barbie as part of its Fashionista line, working with the Autism Self-Advocacy Network, sparking joy for a local woman.