Assist Autistic Children in Israel

Dear Keshatot Children friends,  

We were just about to celebrate Purim with all it's festivities, when the war with Iran broke out, sending our autistic children and youths home, away from their daily routine and therapies. Obviously this is not a new situation in Israel, but the lack of routine and classes has a greater affect on our children. 

After 3 weeks at home, the shcools opened for 4 hours a day, providing some stability and therapies, enabling our students to communicate, through "text to speech". This outlet of communication, so missing from their home life, enabled them to share their feelings and emotions and shows how critical this therapy is for "non-verbal" kids. 

We hope to a safe return to school, enjoy the beautiful spring and passover vacation. 

The Fund for Keshatot Children [reg. no. 580540532, recognized charity, clause 46, Israel Income Tax Authority] was established in 2011 by parents of autistic children who studied at the Keshatot Center in order to assist autistic children in their schools.The fund seeks contributions for complementary para-medical treatments [which are not among the therapies and treatments provided by the Ministry of Education], therapeutic and technological equipment and infrastructure improvement. The fund also organizes enrichment and recreational activities provided by local volunteers. Because the Fund for Keshatot Children is run solely by volunteers, all monies raised go directly towards these activities.

The Keshatot ("Rainbows" in Hebrew) Center is a multi-regional magnet school serving 90 children age 3 – 13 on the autism spectrum in 2 kindergartens and 11 elementary school classes. These children graduate after the 6th grade and continue in Harim, Shehafim or Bareket high schools.

The Harim ("Mountains" in Hebrew) high school, is a multi regional school in Givaat Ada, serving 60 adolescents age 13-21 on the autism spectrum.

Links:

• the Keshatot Childrens Fund website - English