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.

Video still from "Toy Story 5."
Breakthrough in autism research

Breakthrough in autism research: Brain scans reveal two distinct biological types

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is underdiagnosed in ultra-Orthodox and Arab-Israeli populations, according to Jerusalem Taub Center for Social Policy Studies.

Understanding your autism even when the journey begins later in life - opinion

DR. DANIEL ORLIEVSKY (left) and his team use the Phaedrus Approach to teach students on the spectrum how to communicate.

How writing can help some people with autism find their voice


Autism research ‘breakthrough’ discovered in rodent models by Hebrew University researchers

Researchers found a direct link between

A brain (Illustrative)

1st Int'l Jewish Matchmaking Confab: Love has no borders - opinion

The conference was a unique opportunity for matchmakers to share their knowledge, tips, and guidance and expand their networks within the business of love.

 RABBI YISROEL Bernath addresses a session at the Jewish Matchmaking Conference, last week in Jerusalem. ‘Matchmaking is an important part of Jewish culture,’ he said.

Israeli horse farm provides therapeutic education for special needs

The work with horses was found to develop confidence, social skills, ability to form and maintain relationships, trust in self and others and improvement in communication.

 Grooming and talking to the horse is an important element of therapy

FBI investigates: Jewish teen attacked, swastika carved on his back

The teen, who is nonverbal and wears a kippah daily, has a full-time assistant and a service dog accompanying him at school.

 A Nazi Swastika flag captured and signed by members of a black segregated U.S. Army unit in World War II is displayed amid the collection of Elizabeth Meaders, New York, February 2, 2022.

Scientists identify autism subgroups, could lead to tailor-made support - study

Researchers from Cornell University managed to link autism traits with brain activity. This can help lead to better support plans for autistic people.

 The brain (illustrative).

Violeta from Italia - short story

I wonder where Violeta is now, if she ever heard what happened to Niko. Whenever we see a redhead on the bus, Oren and I look to see if maybe Violeta has come back.

 Illustrative image of a ledge with plants.

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.”

 Cover of a Quran