Navigating an Autism Diagnosis in Orthodox Jewish Communities: A Journey of Faith, Understanding, and Support
By: Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW, CCTP, TF-CBT, CPDTP For many parents in Orthodox Jewish communities, the decision to seek an autism evaluation outside their community is not made lightly. Often, concerns are first raised by their child’s Jewish day school teachers—concerns that parents may initially believe stem from a misunderstanding of their child rather than a […]