autism

Autism is a label referring to the many neurodevelopmental conditions that span the autism spectrum.

While known to experts by name since the early 20th century, the condition has been plagued by numerous misconceptions and misunderstandings in the popular consciousness.

These include misconceptions about what symptoms are, what causes autism, possible cures for autism and more.

Autism itself ranges the spectrum and autistic people can display a wide range of symptoms and levels of functionality. Today, it is widely recognized as a type of neurodivergancy. 

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  BRYAN FRIEDLAND’S paintings, influenced by the war: ‘Tears from Heaven.’

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'

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

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.

By ROBERT SINGER
02/06/2024

‘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.

Safe Place Festival presents theater for those with autism

The Safe Place Festival offers sensory-friendly activities and performances for those on the autism spectrum, aiming to create inclusive experiences for all.

El Al host Josh Aronson on the autistic spectrum in the cockpit as part of Autism Awareness Week

Aronson, a Manchester journalist, is the first journalist on the autism spectrum to work as a diaspora correspondent for Maariv newspaper.

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