Autism

A different mind, a shared covenant - opinion

I often find myself drawn to the story of Moses, who, when called, responded: "Why me?" Any of Moses’ traits might be understood in the context of autism

|ByDAVID GOLDFARB
THE PARTING of the Red Sea during the Jewish nation’s escape from Egypt, an illustration from a Bible card published 1907 by the Providence Lithograph Company
“Specialized AuDHD testing helps adults understand lifelong struggles as neurodivergence rather than personal failure.”

Adults with ADHD and autism symptoms are finally getting answers through specialized AuDHD testing

|ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
An empty classroom

Closing the autism diagnosis gap in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox, Arab communities - opinion

Early diagnosis of autism ensures that every child, in every community in Israel, has an equal start to life.

|BySHARON EHRNWALD
A WORLD of color, pattern, and inner logic: a collaborative drawing by Kfar Shimon artists Nir Aloni, Noga Eitan, and Danny, whose work reflects the complexity, creativity, and emotional depth often hidden behind public misunderstandings of autism.

The reality of 'neurodiversity': Autism awareness under Iranian missile attacks

HEALTH AFFAIRS: “I want to stay in the car!” - a wartime moment exposes the gap between ideology and reality.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

At Special Olympics Berlin, Israeli swimmer brings home gold

There are more than 3,500 athletes in Special Olympics in Israel who compete in 11 different fields of sport.

JUNE 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli swimmer Mir Segel took first place at the 2023 Special Olympics world summer games in Berlin

School day to shorten for autistic students due to teacher shortage

Israel has been suffering from a shortage of teachers, with the special education sector alone needing at least 1,367 more teachers to operate as usual.

JUNE 27, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
FIRST-GRADERS attend a religious school in Beit Shemesh. We are a nation that has stood proudly together for thousands of years, sustained in exile by the Torah and its values, says the writer.

Autistic Israeli arrested in Dubai for cannabis possession has been released - report

In Israel, he does have a license to use cannabis, but the same license is not valid in Dubai.

JUNE 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A general view of Dubai Downtown showing world's tallest building Burj Al Khalifa, in Dubai United Arab Emirates, December 31, 2022.

An autism diagnosis in later life does not impact quality of life - study

Women with autism reported a better quality of life than men with autism. Additionally, people with autism that suffer from mental health problems report a lower quality of life.

JUNE 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder and is not a mental illness. It is also not seen as something that should be "cured." (Illustrative)

Danny Sanderson and Ran Danker to perform at autism benefit

All of the proceeds from the concert, which will be produced under the supervision of Rotem Israel, will be donated to Oti - the Israeli Autism Association.

JUNE 4, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
DANNY SANDERSON.

Grapevine May 31, 2023: A triple-digit age

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 31, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
MORDECHAI SPIEGLER of Israel gets entangled with Vietnam's goalkeeper in an international match at the National Stadium, Ramat Gan in 1964.

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

Researchers found a direct link between

MAY 23, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
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.

MAY 2, 2023ByAVIVA MILLER
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.

APRIL 29, 2023ByWENDY BLUMFIELD
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.

APRIL 20, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.