Autism

Closing the autism diagnosis gap in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox, Arab communities - opinion

Early diagnosis of autism ensures that every child, in every community in Israel, has an equal start to life.

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A WORLD of color, pattern, and inner logic: a collaborative drawing by Kfar Shimon artists Nir Aloni, Noga Eitan, and Danny, whose work reflects the complexity, creativity, and emotional depth often hidden behind public misunderstandings of autism.

The reality of 'neurodiversity': Autism awareness under Iranian missile attacks

"Virtual testing removes barriers, delivering faster, accessible ADHD and autism diagnosis for all ages".

Virtual ADHD and autism testing expands access to diagnosis for children and adults

Virtual ADHD and autism tests in Israel speed access, aid families, and provide actionable insights.

Virtual ADHD and autism testing surges across Israel


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.”

 SHARON GABRIELOV, artistic director of Safe Place Festival (left), and Or Alterman-Barnea, CEO of the festival.

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.

 DANNY ENJOYS typing whenever he can

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.

Susana Cristo Anzola is pulled by her daughter Olivia, a 4-year-old on the autism spectrum, to enter a closed playground during the lockdown amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Madrid, Spain, April 9, 2020.

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.”

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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.

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An inspired partnership to employ autistic adults

An innovative new method to help adults with autism engage in society.

 MOBILEYE EMPLOYEES who are part of the Shekel partnership at work.

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.

 TOUCHING THE Sounds, a show based on Beethoven’s life story, allows hearing-impaired children to sense the music.

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."

 KANYE WEST has more followers on social media platforms than there are Jews in the entire world.

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.

 Ido Arbili

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.

 Lt.-Col. Tiran Attia