Annual Report

EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

In 2012, over 5,000 children with disabilities and their families benefited from our enriched, holistic treatment and special education programs. We treat the full spectrum of disabilities across all ages, through our therapeutic daycare and innovative outpatient services. A “Snoezeled” Dental Home

Nearly 1,000 clients passed through the doors of our Dental Clinic in 2012. 64% of clients were under the age of 18, and 34% were on the autism spectrum. Children with autism especially benefit from our Sensory Adapted (“Snoezelen”) Dental Environment to dramatically reduce dental anxiety.

Grandparenting: Supporting the Entire Family

Even grandparents receive critical support from Beit Issie Shapiro. As we understand that having a child affects the whole family, we shared the expertise that we have developed to benefit thousands of families across Israel, including through our support groups and an article on ‘special grandparenting’ produced in collaboration with Bar Ilan University. Creating Services for Unmet Needs Children with Cerebral Palsy are now able to benefit from new classes and innovative therapies that Beit Issie Shapiro tailored specifically to their needs. After identifying a lack of services for children with Cerebral Palsy in the central region of Israel, we changed our target population and re-trained our staff in order to provide a much-needed framework for these children. Leading the Way for Better Health Care of Children With Autism More families of children with autism are now able to receive Beit Issie Shapiro’s innovative treatments. One of Israel’s major health funds selected Beit Issie Shapiro as its preferred organization for allied health patient referrals (including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy).

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