The parents of a Canadian girl diagnosed with autism began applied behavior analysis (ABA) when Carly was just a child. Although the early intervention helped Carly, she remained non-verbal. Two years ago, using one finger and a computer that was especially equipped, Carly began to tell what it was like to be autistic. She started with single words, but now she can tell her parents why she makes certain sounds and what she is thinking about. She can also tease her twin sister and has asked when she can start dating.
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