Autism
‘To infinity and beyond!' Watching ‘Toy Story 5’ with my son on the spectrum - comment
The villains in the early movies – Sid in "Toy Story 1" and the Prospector and Al in "Toy Story 2" – were wonderfully awful, and Danny always knew who the bad guys were.
Breakthrough in autism research: Brain scans reveal two distinct biological types
Understanding your autism even when the journey begins later in life - opinion
How writing can help some people with autism find their voice
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.
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.
