Autism
US healthcare watchdog announces $5.56 b. in expected savings despite administration fraud claims
The decline complicates the Trump administration's portrayal of an unprecedented crackdown on healthcare fraud.
The treatment that caused autistic children to start talking
‘Feelings in Between’: Autistic artists challenge stereotypes in new Jerusalem exhibition
‘To infinity and beyond!' Watching ‘Toy Story 5’ with my son on the spectrum - comment
Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation
Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more
Using AI to better support adults with autism, other disabilities
On Monday, an Israel conference focused on autism and how artificial intelligence could help millions of people integrate into civil society, cultural events, and the job market.
Breakthrough study at Tel Aviv University reveals new mechanisms behind autism
Tel Aviv University researchers have identified new brain mechanisms in genetic autism, offering potential new pathways for future treatments.
ALUT and OTI plan fundraiser to help Israelis on autism spectrum
The fundraising day will focus on the struggle to preserve the daily routine and activities of children and adults with autism in the shadow of the ongoing war.
Shining a light on Alumot Or: Empowering people with disabilities to lead independent lives
Alumot Or champions dignity and autonomy for individuals with disabilities through a “personal suit” model. "It’s about choosing their own life path,” says CEO Ziv Magor.
How Israel's special needs community copes with one year of war
The terrorists took the lives of some Israelis with special needs, and these losses, along with the trauma and dislocations of the war, have caused great suffering in this community.
A Brazilian Catholic family's journey to Israel volunteering with ALUT during wartime
Despite initial fear, the family’s faith provided them with the strength to continue their work.
The severe impact of October 7 on autistic children and their families
The October 7 attack worsened PTSD in autistic children and increased stress for their parents, highlighting the need for tailored mental health support.
New study reveals additional possible genetic origin of autism
Researchers have found that when one of the siblings in the family is on the autistic spectrum, another sibling has a high chance of also being diagnosed on the autistic spectrum.
A funny and truthful 'Weekend Rebels' - review
Nothing less than a heartfelt, feel-good memoir based on a touching true story.
