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
Israel's Equinote helps special needs children feel the music
Taking a look at what the organization has to offer across a range of artistic projects all around the country is particularly pertinent at this time of year.
Kanye West claims to be ‘slightly autistic’ to excuse hate speech
The rapper explained that his alleged autism makes him a savant like the protagonist in the film "Rain Man."
The autistics' WhatsApp: the innovative invention of the student on the spectrum
Ido Arbili is a 12th grade student and is also on the autistic spectrum. He invented a WhatsApp-like program that will allow autistics to better communicate with each other.
How does the IDF integrate young adults with disabilities?
Special in Uniform is a pioneering JNF-USA affiliate designed to incorporate youths with autism, special needs and disabilities into the IDF.
Abrace launches smart bracelet that helps children with autism
Just like a watch, it attaches to a child’s wrist, automatically monitoring sensory input levels, without making the child uncomfortable or interfering with their day-to-day life.
Hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy effective in animal models for improvement of autism - study
Fischer and Barak explained that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a form of treatment in which patients sit in special chambers where the air consists of 100% oxygen.
The link between autism and feeling misunderstood - study
Autism is a common neurodevelopmental condition and is characterized by marked social difficulties, especially in communication.
Children with autism no longer have to go to board reviews
The National Insurance Institute issued a new circular to branches across Israel. A child with autism should not have to keep attending frequent board reviews.
London special needs school is where haredi, secular Jews meet
A boutique school of about 50 students ages 4-12 in northwest London, Gesher is in some ways a testament to the shortcomings of London’s Jewish day schools.
This woman made aliyah and led the push for Israeli disability inclusion
Clara Katz Feldman is the social visionary behind the SHEKEL organization that has transformed the field in Israel and several other countries.