Autism
The reality of 'neurodiversity': Autism awareness under Iranian missile attacks
HEALTH AFFAIRS: “I want to stay in the car!” - a wartime moment exposes the gap between ideology and reality.
Virtual ADHD and autism testing expands access to diagnosis for children and adults
Virtual ADHD and autism testing surges across Israel
Jewish education organization targets program at adults with intellectual disabilities
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.
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.
