autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder prevalence nearly doubles in Israel in five years

The increase is due to expansion of the definition and an increase in awareness by parents and educational frameworks.

Female mice are at the same risk of autism as males - study

A new rodent study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals striking similarities in synaptic abnormalities and behavioral patterns between male and female mouse models of ASD.

Mount Scopus campus, Hebrew University Jerusalem

Parents of autistic children struggle during war, Hebrew U study reveals

Elevated stress has been triggered in parents of autistic children following the October 7 massacre and during the Gaza war.

Israel-Hamas war: Comedy to enjoy for wartime gallows humor

Jews have a rich tradition of gallows humor, and Israeli comedians have stepped up to do what they can to raise morale, even during the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.

Pastor removed from school board after autism 'demonic' remarks

The pastor, Rick Morrow, preaches at the Beulah Church in Missouri and live-streamed the sermon, which was watched 114,000 times.

High Court strikes decision to shorten school day for autistic kids

The Education Ministry published a temporary order to shorten the school days of autistic school children by 45 minutes due to a staff shortage, but the High Court has stopped it.

Missing Arizona girl reappears after four years

Navarro, who is now 18, went missing when she was just 14 years old.

Genetic defects in nerve cells of autistic children develop quickly, Haifa U. finds

The study found a recurrence of this phenomenon among children with autism originating in four different types of genetic mutations.

Microbiome may influence the health of some people diagnosed with autism

A collaborative study involving Israel, the US, Europe, Ecuador, Russia, and China reveals promising insights into the gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder.

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