YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOLS—ISRAEL
Bnei Brak Yeshiva for Boys With Higher Functioning Autism
052-762-0193Aharon Gelbert
Bnei Brak, Israel
A Yeshiva formed for boys aged 13-17 who have higher functioning autism, such as PDD-NOS. It is part of a ‘regular’ Yeshiva, with mainstreaming. Learning is adapted to the individual student. The schedule includes therapies such as music, art, and animals, as well as trips and touring all over Israel.
They accept boys from Israel and other countries who speak Hebrew, Yiddish, English, or French.
The main Yeshiva accepts bachurim up to age 21, and gives academic credits for Americans.
Matte Reuven
02-663-3935
Beitar Illit
A Chassidishe Yeshiva Ketanah geared to bachurim ages 13-16 from the United States, Europe, and Australia with attention disorders, impulsivity, and similar emotional challenges. They offer a warm, supportive structured learning environment in a sheltered chassidishe atmosphere to bachurim who require professional evaluation and supplementary assistance to advance in learning.
Every bochur undergoes an initial professional evaluation and has a personalized plan crafted for him which includes short & long term goals, therapies, and a personal mentor.