Coming soon: The autistic identity

Exploring autistic identity is a crucial part of the development of autistic children and adolescents. Self-awareness of autism enables children and teens to better understand their unique characteristics, strengths, and challenges, providing them with tools for more effective coping.
 

This knowledge helps build a sense of belonging, strengthens self-confidence, and reduces feelings of loneliness and alienation. Understanding autistic identity fosters self-acceptance and supports children in integrating into society in the best possible way, while maximizing their unique potential.
 

The Autistic Identity Understanding program is being developed through a collaborative research and knowledge extraction process with the staff of “Orot HaZore’im” Yeshiva in the Lower Galilee.
 

The program will be implemented in three stages:

1. The first stage involves research and learning with teaching staff.

2. The second stage includes involving parents in the research and learning process.

3. The third stage implements the program with the students themselves to learn from their experience.

The program was developed in a knowledge extraction and inquiry process in partnership with the team at the Orot HaZorim yeshiva. It includes three steps: The first takes place with the teaching staff, the second - with the parents, and the third - with the youths themselves.