Tag: Autism

The ongoing mental health crisis in Israel, exacerbated by the recent conflict, has highlighted the significant lack of mental health support for individuals with disabilities, who make up 20% of the population.
The video showcases the remarkable journey of Stephen Shore, an individual diagnosed with autism in his childhood, who defied expectations to become a successful professor, author, lecturer, and activist.
The video showcases the inspiring journey of Stephen Shore from a recommended institution placement to becoming a successful professor, author, lecturer, and activist, aiming to change the world's perception of autistic individuals.
Jamil Hakime, the man who sold a gun to two individuals, one of whom threatened to shoot up a synagogue, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
Professor Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown of Arizona State University has been studying the relationship between the microbiome (the community of bacteria in the gut) and autism for over 12 years.
In this heartfelt poem, a mother shares her experiences and challenges of raising a child with autism.
In this personal poem, the author, Chaya Rochel Leyton, describes the challenges and daily routine of being a mother to a child with autism.
The text discusses the story of R. Eliezer ben Hyrcanus and the Oven of Akhnai from the Talmud, focusing on different interpretations and analyses of the narrative.
Former Knesset member Stav Shaffir, known for her involvement in social justice movements, is now advocating for individuals with autism in Israel as her sister Shir is on the autism spectrum.
In the book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum? Understanding Joseph Through Torah, Midrash, and Classical Jewish Sources," Samuel J. Levine explores the idea of attributing autism to Joseph, a biblical hero.
An American-Israeli man, Michael Kadar, was convicted in Tel Aviv District Court for making numerous bomb threats to Jewish institutions, schools, and airlines in the United States.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caused controversy by likening mandatory vaccines to a Holocaust, specifically referencing autism in children as a result.
In the late 18th century, vaccination emerged as a method to prevent smallpox, despite being controversial due to risks.