Shafi Mashiach – Director, Dual Diagnosis Unit, Professional Director, Early Childhood Emotional Intervention Program, Beit Issie Shapiro
The guide describes the working model of emotional care in the rehabilitation day care center at the Beit Issie Shapiro, its characteristics and components, as well as the methods of its operation and the functions required for this purpose. It also suggests ways to implement and assimilate the model in all rehabilitation day care centers in the State of Israel.

Dr. Shalhav Malamud – Professional Director, Dental Clinic, Beit Issie Shapiro
Hadassa Granot – Administrative Director, Dental Clinic, Beit Issie Shapiro
The guide presents the background to the establishment of the dental clinic at Beit Issie Shapiro, its characteristics and the work model that developed within the framework and is characterized by three key components: person-centered service, tailored dental care and a multidisciplinary approach.

Hila Tamar Edri – Social Worker, M.Sc. Student, School of Social Work, Bar Ilan University
This briefing, written during the “Iron Swords” war, offers instructions for professionals to convey difficult news of the death or abduction and captivity of a relative to people with intellectual developmental disabilities.

Dr. Dana Roth – Head of the Research and Evaluation Dept., Beit Issie Shapiro
Dafna Raviv-Carmi – Research and Evaluation Dept., Beit Issie Shapiro
An evaluation report by the Issie Shapiro Research and Evaluation Department of the “Little Steps Association” program that examines the impact of service dogs on the lives of children and adults with motor disabilities.

Dr. Dana Roth – Head of the Research and Evaluation Dept., Beit Issie Shapiro
Dafna Raviv-Carmi – Research and Evaluation Dept., Beit Issie Shapiro
Meital Refua – Research Assistant, Beit Issie Shapiro
The main objective of this study was to learn about the advantages and challenges allied health professionals experienced providing remote treatments.

Ahmir Lerner – Executive Director, Beit Issie Shapiro
Ahmir Lerner presents how Beit Issie Shapiro has been supporting people with disabilities during the COVID19 crisis.

Dr. Dana Roth – Head of the Research and Evaluation Dept., Beit Issie Shapiro
Dafna Raviv-Carmi – Research and Evaluation Dept., Beit Issie Shapiro
Meital Refua – Research Assistant, Beit Issie Shapiro
The corona virus, which broke out in Israel in February 2020, has had far-reaching consequences in all areas of life, and perhaps most of all on the health care system. The health professions therapists are forced to face a new reality and rely on the provision of professional services remotely, using technology and electronic means (telehealth).
This research was conducted with the aim of learning about the strengths and challenges of telehealth therapy from the perspective of health professions therapists in Israel.

Dr. Dana Roth – Head of the Research and Evaluation Dept., Beit Issie Shapiro
Dafna Raviv-Carmi – Research and Evaluation Dept., Beit Issie Shapiro
Meital Refua – Research Assistant, Beit Issie Shapiro
The corona virus, which broke out in Israel in February 2020, has had far-reaching consequences in all areas of life, and perhaps most of all on the health care system. The health professions therapists are forced to face a new reality and rely on the provision of professional services remotely, using technology and electronic means (telehealth).
This research was conducted with the aim of learning about the views and experiences of using telehealth services from the perspective of the clients in Israel.

Angela Levine – Volunteer, Beit Issie Shapiro
The article presents the psycho-therapeutic use of dance/movement therapy as a process that furthers the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of the individual.

Angela Levine – Volunteer, Beit Issie Shapiro
The article summarizes and explains the benefits of therapeutic riding for people and children with various disabilities.