מספר הילדים המאובחנים עם אוטיזם זינק פי 5 - והמדינה שוקלת לשנות את מודל הקצבאות...

More than 60,000 Israeli children are now eligible for autism-related benefits after diagnoses rose fivefold. The increase has placed growing strain on the country's health and education systems.

The Health Ministry is examining a shift from a single diagnosis model to a tiered system based on functioning level. Parents fear the change could reduce support while therapist shortages already force families to pay privately for services.