Autism

Danny, my child of the year

Who is the wide-eyed boy who stands at the window every morning at Mishpacha Ukraine in Odessa, and what is the story behind him - a story no one planned to tell.

Danny with his personal caregiver, Mushki.
Fauda and Gal Gadot are back, and the timing is no accident.

Gal Gadot's new thriller, 'Fauda' season 5 and the future of Israeli TV explored

A person walks past Jesus College, where black academic Jason Arday was a Fellow, at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, eastern England on August 15, 2026.

Jason Arday, professor at center of Cambridge plagiarism scandal, found dead at 41

A vial of MMR vaccine is prepared at Doctor Gary M. Kramer, MD, PA's Pediatric office on September 12, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida

Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot, cites autism diagnoses


Managing an autistic son's safety under rocketfire in Israel - comment

Do I need to know in real-time every time my son runs to a bomb shelter?

Hannah Brown's son Danny.

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.

 Ben-Gurion University campus in Beersheba, southern Israel. May 28, 2023.

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.

 Polio vaccine by injection.

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.

 Toni Eliashar Shekel Therapeutic Center in Jerusalem.

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?

 THE WRITER’S daughter, with autism spectrum disorder, looks at photos of hostages, including those who have been released. Parents, educators must provide children on the spectrum with appropriate tools for understanding, to reduce their anxiety, and mediate a difficult reality, says the writer.

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

Developing the future of science with Itay & Beyond

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.

 Group, business people and hands in stack for teamwork, collaboration or diversity in workplace community.

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.

 PhD student Inbar Fischer.

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.

 Tzipi Nagel-Edelstein (right) , CEO of OTI, and Dedi Atas (left), CEO of ALUT.

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.

 Alumot Or's Eshel HaNasi School initiation ceremony.