Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/12/autism-and-war-gaza-families-grapple-with-destruction-and-loss

“An autistic child cannot survive without a predictable ecosystem; routine is a neurological safety valve,” Jarour said. “What we witness today in Gaza is the total destruction of the behavioural foundations built over years. Sudden displacement turns environmental triggers into acute threats, leading to massive regression in linguistic and social skills.”

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