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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).