Tag: Autism

The study shows that children with developmental delays actually start with developmental acceleration.

An estimated 75 million people have autism spectrum disorder, or ASD.

“This is the first step in developing a drug that might address autism,” said Amal.

ADL: “Not only was this student targeted for his identifiable faith, but he was particularly vulnerable due to his disability."

SIU brought together 950 volunteers with disabilities, approximately 50% of whom were diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, into varying capacities in the IDF.

"In most cases, the sensitivity to pain of people with autism is actually higher than that of most of the population, while at the same time they are unsuccessful at effectively suppressing painful stimuli."

Researchers at Ben Gurion University of the Negev propose looking at how cognitive and emotional empathy interact through a new concept they have termed empathic disequilibrium.

Based on memory flashes lasting seconds, the new method significantly improves the achievements of people with autism.

Biden was surprised to learn that one of the IDF’s top weapons technicians is a brilliant young man with autism and that Israel incorporates young people with disabilities into its ranks.

An experimental drug developed at a TAU lab may be suitable for treating a range of rare syndromes that impair brain functions.

Special in Uniform is a pioneering military inclusion program that absorbs youths with mild physical and mental disabilities, offers them extensive skills training and incorporates them into appropriate positions in the IDF, with a focus on their abilities.

Bridging the gap between early detection and early therapeutic intervention may very significantly reduce the severity of lifelong developmental deviation.

The researchers found that this treatment improves both behavioral and biochemical parameters of autism.

The symptoms that were remedied using NAP: slow development, poor communication, brains with a small number of synapses, and low electrical activity.

Hebrew University identifies genetic mutation associated with autism, offering hope for effective therapeutics.

Tel Aviv University researchers say they found an overlap between Alzheimer's-related mutations and those producing autism and related disabilities.

According to tax filings for the Selz foundation obtained by the Post, in 2012 the couple gave $200,000 to a legal fund for Andrew Wakefield, who poisoned the medical well years ago by linking measles vaccines with autism.

Haredi Rabbi Hillel Handler announced: “We Hasidim have been chosen as the target,” and, “The campaign against us has been successful.”

It will provide access to research for scholars seeking new treatment methods, create shared national databases and distribute information to decision-makers, health-care professionals and the general public.

Cannabis administered as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders appears to be well-tolerated, and can serve as a safe and effective option to relieve symptoms including seizures, tics, depression, restlessness and rage attacks for patients under the age of 18.

“I knew this program had potential because it taps into their strengths, specifically intense focus for extensive periods of time and strong visual capabilities.”

Soldiers with Asperger syndrome or autism are also used in some of the IDF’s most secret units for technological development.

The researchers hope to find early markers that will help in the diagnosis -- and ultimately, the treatment -- of autism at a younger age.

Emphasizing "there was no hatred" behind the calls, the boy's father said it was the "illness" that pushed him.

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev discover a unique evolutionary signature in genes associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Liberman apologizes for describing Netanyahu's decision to meet with head of Arab Joint Party List as "autistic."