Welcome to the Shalva Institute
The Shalva Institute is a new branch of the Shalva organization which was established in 2021 for the purpose of sharing knowledge learned through the development of our unique therapy and inclusion models. The Shalva Institute develops and delivers courses, professional workshops, and conferences on a range of disability topics; publishes resources, provides consultation services, and engages in global consortia, all with the goal of advancing the field of disability through education.
Why The Shalva Institute?
The Shalva Institute’s programs are designed to engage and benefit different circles of contact with the disability community; including special education teachers and therapists, hospital-based staff, public service employees, caregivers, and adults with disabilities. Utilizing both in-person as well as virtual platforms, The Shalva Institute’s programs are accessible to a broad range of audiences in Israel and around the world.
The Shalva Institute educators are top notch and include the best leading pediatricians and neurologists in the field as well as seasoned therapists and special educators.
With over 30 years of experience in diagnosing, treating and assisting the disabled and their family members, we offer unparalleled expertise.
Our courses are not only theoretical - we offer practical tools that can be added to each individual’s toolbox and can be applied in a wide variety of settings.
Meet our team
Professor Ariel Tenenbaum
Medical Advisor at Shalva, Director of the Hadassah Center for Children with Chronic Diseases, the Center for Intellectual Disability and Development, and the Down Syndrome Program at the Hadassah Medical Center
Dr. Liron Benisti
Director of Research and Development
Dr. Adi Finkelstein
Medical Anthropologist
Dr. Alan Shapiro MD
Physiotherapist
Noah Yizhari
Snoezelen Therapy Specialist
