Autism
Gal Gadot's new thriller, 'Fauda' season 5 and the future of Israeli TV explored
Gal Gadot’s new thriller, Fauda season 5, and the future of Israeli television are in focus as Hannah Brown discusses the industry’s biggest stories on The Jerusalem Playlist.
Jason Arday, professor at center of Cambridge plagiarism scandal, found dead at 41
Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot, cites autism diagnoses
Trump vaccine policy reversal deepens rift with Health Secretary Kennedy - report
Children with autism less likely to suffer severe injuries than those with ADHD, BGU study says
The study at Ben-Gurion University examines the connection between kids with ADHD or autism, and accidents.
US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say
It is unclear whether US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who has long promoted anti-vaccine views, is involved in the planned CDC study or how it would be carried out.
When routines shatter: Autism, trauma, and the October 7 war
“Individuals with ASD are particularly vulnerable during crises due to heightened past stress and trauma,” Inbal Millo David explained.
Explaining the hostage release to children, especially those on the autism spectrum - opinion
So, how do we mediate such a sensitive and complex reality to them?
Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation
Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more
Using AI to better support adults with autism, other disabilities
On Monday, an Israel conference focused on autism and how artificial intelligence could help millions of people integrate into civil society, cultural events, and the job market.
Breakthrough study at Tel Aviv University reveals new mechanisms behind autism
Tel Aviv University researchers have identified new brain mechanisms in genetic autism, offering potential new pathways for future treatments.
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.
