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Autism Breakthrough: Girl's Writings Explain Her Behavior and Feelings

Carly Fleischmann has severe autism and is unable to speak a word. But thanks to years of expensive and intensive therapy, this 13-year-old has made a remarkable breakthrough. CLICK HERE TO READ CARLY'S ANSWERS TO VIEWERS' QUESTIONS. Two years ago, working with pictures and symbols on a computer keyboard, she started typing and spelling out words. The computer became her voice. "All of a sudden these words started to pour out of her, and it was an exciting moment because we didn't...Full Story
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