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
ALUT and OTI plan fundraiser to help Israelis on autism spectrum
The fundraising day will focus on the struggle to preserve the daily routine and activities of children and adults with autism in the shadow of the ongoing war.
Shining a light on Alumot Or: Empowering people with disabilities to lead independent lives
Alumot Or champions dignity and autonomy for individuals with disabilities through a “personal suit” model. "It’s about choosing their own life path,” says CEO Ziv Magor.
How Israel's special needs community copes with one year of war
The terrorists took the lives of some Israelis with special needs, and these losses, along with the trauma and dislocations of the war, have caused great suffering in this community.
A Brazilian Catholic family's journey to Israel volunteering with ALUT during wartime
Despite initial fear, the family’s faith provided them with the strength to continue their work.
The severe impact of October 7 on autistic children and their families
The October 7 attack worsened PTSD in autistic children and increased stress for their parents, highlighting the need for tailored mental health support.
New study reveals additional possible genetic origin of autism
Researchers have found that when one of the siblings in the family is on the autistic spectrum, another sibling has a high chance of also being diagnosed on the autistic spectrum.
A funny and truthful 'Weekend Rebels' - review
Nothing less than a heartfelt, feel-good memoir based on a touching true story.
New movie 'Ezra' gives nuanced, realistic portrayal of autism
This moving film illustrates the quote by Dr. Stephen Shore: “When you’ve met one individual with autism, you’ve met one individual with autism.”
Celebrating the light that was extinguished too early by Hamas - opinion
The Alumot Or Center honors Noya Dan, a 12-year-old girl on the autism spectrum who was kidnapped and killed by Hamas on October 7.
‘Dies Irae’ - A short story
THE LAST time I remember taking him to the museum was during the summer he turned 18, one of our hardest times.
