Avi Miman Discusses Raising Autistic Son on Israeli TV

Father Avi Miman appeared on the talk show "Shachnas" hosted by Israel Meir to talk about his son Itzik, who was diagnosed with autism later in childhood. Miman described how difficult it was to tell family and friends the diagnosis, noting that the word "autistic" once carried a stigma. He explained that autism can be less visible than other disabilities, leading families to conceal it for longer periods. The interview highlighted a shift in public awareness, with Miman saying today people understand autism better than before. He emphasized that the experience has changed his family’s perspective, stating, "The child will change you, teach you, not the other way around."