Autism

Side by Side: Helping people with disabilities connect socially

The founder of Side by Side, Jacki Edry, is a mother of five, one of whom, a 29-year-old son, is on the autism spectrum.

ET LA’ASOT runs programs pairing high school students with disabilities with their peers, and Side by Side, Building Community, Together seeks to create a similar program for 20-somethings (illustrative image).
Danny with his personal caregiver, Mushki.

Danny, my child of the year

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


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

Autistic people more sensitive to pain than others - Israeli study

The findings of this Israeli study contradict a prevailing medical opinion that people with autism are indifferent to pain.

 Back pain