One out of every 58 children in Israel is on the autism spectrum. This means social difficulties, loneliness and sometimes also violence and vandalism.
The earlier autism is diagnosed, the more we can give the child the tools to help him, Dr. Ilan Rabinovitch says. It is important to know the signs and, if suspicion arises, to get diagnosed, he says. When autism is suspected, it is worthwhile and desirable to seek diagnosis as early as possible, he adds. The Israeli company that invented hair removers does it again.