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How can a young soldier's assignment change the course of her life? How did a short stay in America help her change the face of special education in Israel? 

Yael Lehman revolutionized the mainstreaming of autistic children in Israel before becoming the mother of a child with Asperger's Syndrome. It was then that she developed educational techniques for teaching Israeli children with high functioning autism. 

Tune in to find out signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and to hear practical tips on helping such children. At the same time, meet this educational trailblazer whose warmth and compassion shine through her entire journey. 

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