What are executive functions? Executive functions are a set of higher-order cognitive abilities essential for goal-directed behavior, self-control, and adapting to changing situations. They support planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and regulating emotional and behavioral responses. Types of Executive Functions Inhibitory Control: The ability to suppress automatic responses, focus on relevant information, and regulate impulses. Working Memory: Holding and manipulatin

Experiences, Insights, and Field-Based Conclusions of Autistic Adults Social anxiety and managing interpersonal relationships constitute a major challenge for autistic adults. In recent years, adapted cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) have become the standard for addressing these difficulties, yet there remains a lack of studies that deeply explore participants’ own experiences in such group-based treatments and their effectiveness for this unique population. An innovative

Diagnosis of autism is crucial in order to provide children and their families with appropriate treatment, support, and access to rights and services. Although awareness and early identification of autism have significantly increased in recent years, there are still children who may “fall between the cracks” and fail to receive the proper care and support. Long waiting lists and the heavy workload of pediatricians and allied health professionals may lead to missed signs or “r

The ability to recognize emotions is a central component of social interaction, and it is closely linked to emotional regulation and social functioning. Previous studies have shown that autistic individuals struggle to recognize and interpret socio-emotional cues and face challenges in identifying emotions. Emotion recognition refers to the ability to identify and understand others’ emotional states using cues from several sources: Facial expressions Vocal prosody (intonation

אבחון אוטיזם בקרב בנות - מאמר מדעי חדש - למאמר בעברית A new article that adds further insight into the characteristics of autistic girls and sharpens our understanding of autism diagnosis in girls. Autistic traits in girls often present differently than in boys and can be confusing and harder to identify. We have reviewed the unique characteristics of high-functioning autistic girls. The fascinating article that was published focused on autistic girls without intellectual dis

Due to the current situation, our team has created a collection of simple and calming activities for children. These activities can be...

In the first post , we discussed the concerning data regarding life expectancy of autistic individuals. We saw that being autistic itself...

תוחלת חיים של אוטיסטים - דף בעברית 🟨 Understanding Life Expectancy in Autistic Individuals Research into the life expectancy of autistic...

The Passover Seder, one of the most significant family events on the Jewish calendar, can be overwhelming for autistic children. The...

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Purim brings joy, costumes, noise-makers, and a lot of sensory input, which can be especially challenging for autistic children. Purim is a very confusing holiday: suddenly, people don’t look the way they usually do. They have the same voice but a different appearance. There are many changes and sensory stimuli, which can lead to sensory overload. Coping with all this requires a lot of energy. Here are some key tips to help make the holiday a more pleasant and adapted experie

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Functional Constipation in Children – How to Identify and What to Do? Constipation in children is a common issue, but when does it become...

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In a previous post, we described the connection between fine motor skills and social communication abilities in children. For a reminder:...

📙 We previously discussed the background of the PRT approach in autism treatment and the first pivotal skill—motivation—which is crucial...

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