Autism
Breakthrough in autism research: Brain scans reveal two distinct biological types
A large–scale international study has identified two contrasting patterns of communication between brain regions in some children and young people with autism.
Understanding your autism even when the journey begins later in life - opinion
How writing can help some people with autism find their voice
A different mind, a shared covenant - opinion
Subtle face movements can indicate your decisions, scientists say
A study challenges the long-held view that facial mimicry functions primarily as a social tool for politeness or empathy, showing instead that it is an integral component of preference formation.
Israeli study reveals: Common pregnancy condition that increases autism risk by 2.5 times
A Ben-Gurion University study of 51,000+ births found mothers with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance during pregnancy had a 2.5× higher risk of having children with autism.
Persistent maternal thyroid imbalance may increase autism risk, researchers report
A mother’s persistent thyroid dysfunction while carrying her fetus may increase autism risk in children, according to research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website
Scientists took issue with statements on the website that studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism, arguing that it is "exploiting a quirk of logic."
Lihi Lapid on ‘I Wanted to Be Wonderful’: An honest look at raising an autistic child
Lihi Lapid is a best-selling Israeli novelist and author of an essay collection and children’s books, as well as a journalist and photographer who speaks regularly about women’s issues.
Living in an isolated bubble: Autistic Jews after October 7 - opinion
Inclusion cannot be conditional. True solidarity means standing up for all members of the community, especially those at the margins of multiple identities.
Millions in public funds stolen in large-scale autism fraud scheme
According to the investigation, the main suspect operated through her privately owned company, offering families “assistance” in applying for disability benefits for their children.
Noises can't hurt: A trip with a son with autism two years into the Israel-Hamas War
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: A trip with a son on the autism spectrum, just before the anniversary of the war.
'You are not wanted': Trump, RFK Jr. are framing autism as an enemy - opinion
Statements made by President Donald Trump about autism can deepen stigma and endanger lives.
US health secretary Kennedy considers adding autism symptoms to vaccine injury program - report
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program shields vaccine manufacturers from most lawsuits and provides a fund to compensate individuals who experience serious reactions to covered vaccines.
