‘Hope is the research,’ says Hebrew U professor who studies autism, Alzheimer’s Haitham Amal, a Christian Israeli, was awarded an academic chair in brain science for his lab’s and two companies’ advances in the field. Carin M. Smilk June 9, 2025
For World Autism Awareness Day, Herzog hosts IDF soldier’s family The soldier's two children are both on the autism spectrum, and the president heard about the challenges the family faces due to the father's extended reserve duty. JNS Staff April 2, 2025
Let’s start a conversation about arranging matches for people with disabilities During Autism Acceptance Month, it’s time for us as a community to take the next giant leap and have a very open conversation about marriage. Avrohom (“Avromie”) Adler April 26, 2024
Haifa researchers: Autism linked to neuron development in embryos Accelerated growth of neurons associated with children on the spectrum. Pesach Benson July 31, 2023
Study links autism to gut-brain axis, opening doors for therapy Microbiome changes are a common characteristic associated with the condition. Pesach Benson July 11, 2023
One small step for brain chemistry One large leap for autism spectrum disorder? David Segaloff, MD, and Judith Segaloff May 31, 2023
Fourth Israeli hackathon develops tools for those with autism Rimon Tubin, the founder of HackAustism, tells JNS the Start-Up Nation ought to be able to aid those with disabilities. Howard Blas Feb. 14, 2023
TAU researchers develop experimental drug for autism and other syndromes The researchers identified mutations in a gene associated with autism and schizophrenia, which are believed to be responsible for thousands of cases of autism. Diana Bletter June 26, 2022
Israeli government approves 2 billion shekel disabilities law The legislation defines the official rights of people grappling with a range of disabilities. May 22, 2022
