An amazing story of a 13 year old girl with Autism

Autism is probably one of the most misunderstood disorders around. I've known quite a few autistic people and all of them have been very intelligent. But, all of the ones I've met have some disabilities that make it hard for them to function 100% normally in society. It's particularly hard because a lot of the time they know they have a problem and are different. There seems to be some kind of mix-up in the wiring between their conscious and cognitive parts of their minds and their emotional functions and senses.

Wow! She is amazing and inspiring! Carly, is an example of "may it be hard for me but I see possibilities." Her situation is really burdensome but she was able to discover her way of expressing and communicating what she feels. wow! I am also stunned and inspired by this girl. Sometimes, we limit ourselves of what we can do but there are those who are physically unable but can see the larger view more than we do. Thanks for sharing Winterose!

I have a 5 year old newphew who is struggling to talk he doesn't say much but mummum and dada and a few other words but he is slowly learning. He has learned a few sign languages like mine and a few others. This is a great inspiring for all those who have or know of someone with autism. I will be sending this discussion to my sister in law. I doubt that their are two autistic childrem alike they are all different. They all function different and what one autistic child deals with another might not. His parents are doing the best they can with him and he is doing well. I hope to one day hear him talk and be able to do what other children take for granted everyday. He is a very smart child it does give us little surprises at how deep his understanding of something is sometimes. I think they are all gifts from God to be cherished and loved. it would be great to learn a deeper depth to autism.

Hi Doll My best friend all through school has an autistic son. Dana has never learned to speak but did use the computer for a while. I also have an autistic nephew. He lives in Arizona because there is a good scholl there. He is 17 years old now and doing pretty well. He has learned to speak and takes care of all his own needs. Had they stayed in our small town he would be like Dana. Not all areas have the progressive schools. Things are getting better though. xoxoxoxoxoxo

I am so pleased this girl has found a way to communicate. It must be very frustrating if you are unable to express yourself. I think a lot of autistic people have very special abilities because of their condition. I remember a boy who had an amazine ability to draw anything he has seen from memory. The drawings were perfect in every detail, except they were mirror images, his brain reversed what he had seen.

Wow, This is amazing. There are so many options out there but sadly enough this means high cost and many parents cannot afford it. I also want ABA for my daughter but insurance will not approve for it. My daughter is benefiting from art therpay. However, it was not funded through the regional center. Instead I have to pay for out of pocket but it is worth it because she has learned to express herself in ways I never though I knew. Carla is one amazing girl that did not give up because her parents did not give up on her. An autisic child, I beleive has 6th senses, they can tell when someone is irritated by them or loves being around them or not. There is no need for exchange of words, it is just known. My daughter sense when I am not happy because she immediately take out a piece of paper and draw a sad face. Then she gives me hug I realized art has taugher her to draw the sad face. She is only five and cannot spell or read but with the art, she can express her self with happy face or sad face or a tree and birds, to let me know she wants to go outside. SO to all parents struggling, don't give up and concentrate on what the child like. If she likes music, consider music therapy. If she likes reading enroll her in library sessions that offer and has experience working with ASD children. Good luck and hang in there. The child will know and sense your will power

What an amazing, yet heartbreaking story. The rate of autism has been rising for some time now, to think that all of those children are trapped in their bodies like this girl was. Unable to share what they're experiencing, having it assumed that their IQ is low or that they're not aware of what they're doing. Thank you for sharing this story.

Its amazing how times people with disorders can teach us so much more & inspire us!