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Autistic IDF Soldiers Serving with Distinction
(Ynet News) Udi Heller - Security Officer S. graduated basic training with distinction and serves in a tech position in Unit 81. Corporal N. graduated the IDF programming course with distinction and serves in Unit 8200. Private S. is set to be the first autistic participant in the IDF medic's training course. Three soldiers with autism are the first to embark on an officer's training course. Corporal N., 20, told the Chief of Staff at a recent meeting: "I feel that the very fact that I chose to enlist for the IDF sends out a clear social message - I'm just like everyone else. The IDF needs me just like it needs any 18-year-old civilian. Maybe more. I've been given a wonderful opportunity and I've completely taken it on." A. completed the IDF Cyber Defense Academy's programming course. His commanding officer describes how "we received an exceptionally talented soldier with outstanding abilities, a phenomenal capacity for learning, fast comprehension and enormous talent."