Study Measures Mental Harms of Terrorism on Children with Autism

Source: U.S. News and World ReportThe October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel has left children and parents with significant psychological scars, a new study shows. But families with a child who has autism have been especially hard hit, according to researchers from the Autism Center at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. For autistic children who depend on a routine and predictability in life, the disruptions owing to terror attacks and war make everyday stress even worse,...