Autism
Haredi, Arab children with autism face inequality and delay in diagnosis, study finds
The study found two types of inequality: both in the lower rate of children who receive formal diagnoses of being on the spectrum and in a critical delay in the age of diagnosis.
Three hundred Israelis took own life in 2025, some 7,000 attempted suicide, Health Ministry reveals
Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study
Subtle face movements can indicate your decisions, scientists say
Israeli horse farm provides therapeutic education for special needs
The work with horses was found to develop confidence, social skills, ability to form and maintain relationships, trust in self and others and improvement in communication.
FBI investigates: Jewish teen attacked, swastika carved on his back
The teen, who is nonverbal and wears a kippah daily, has a full-time assistant and a service dog accompanying him at school.
Scientists identify autism subgroups, could lead to tailor-made support - study
Researchers from Cornell University managed to link autism traits with brain activity. This can help lead to better support plans for autistic people.
Violeta from Italia - short story
I wonder where Violeta is now, if she ever heard what happened to Niko. Whenever we see a redhead on the bus, Oren and I look to see if maybe Violeta has come back.
Upcoming ‘Safe Place’ festival to make the arts accessible
“Precisely during times like these, it is more important than anything to highlight the human diversity that our society is made of.”
Autism Awareness Month: There is still a lot to learn about Autism - opinion
April is Autism Awareness Month and there is still so much to learn about Autism.
COVID pandemic erased gains in early autism identification
In a new report focused on early intervention, researchers compared the rates of autism identification of 4-year-olds in 2020 to what eight-year-olds had received four years earlier.
Autistic teen bombarded by death threats after a Koran was dropped
An autistic 14-year-old high school student was expelled and threatened with death after an incident where a Koran was “disrespected.”
Autistic people more sensitive to pain than others - Israeli study
The findings of this Israeli study contradict a prevailing medical opinion that people with autism are indifferent to pain.
An inspired partnership to employ autistic adults
An innovative new method to help adults with autism engage in society.
