Deputy CEO of National Insurance Says Autism Diagnosis Now Seen as Financial Opportunity

Tzvika Cohen, Deputy CEO of Israel's National Insurance Institute, stated at a Brookdale Institute conference that there has been a significant social shift regarding autism diagnoses. He explained that in the past, autism was often concealed, but today, many parents openly share their children's autism diagnoses on social media, sometimes boasting about "hitting the jackpot" by securing disability benefits. Cohen attributed this change to increased recognition and scoring of autism cases, which now include eligibility for financial allowances. He emphasized that the stigma around autism has diminished, with people openly acknowledging the potential for additional income through these benefits.