You may remember a story that ABC News ran last year about Carly. Carly, diagnosed with severe autism at a very young age has struggled a great deal throughout her life. Her parents and neurotypical twin sister were amazed at the thoughts that Carly is able to now communicate to them with the assistance of a communication device. This device has given her family, and medical professionals insight into what goes on in her thoughts, and she in turn explains why her body forces her to stim.

As we know, thousands and thousands of those affected by autism are unable to verbally communicate their needs. Many have relied on such avenues of pictures or sign language to communicate but even those can present challenges. Kansas University has created an innovative project in which they are requesting applicants to participate in learning and utilizing an electronic communication tool.

In an attempt to facilitate learning social skills, specially made robots that have the ability to monitor a child's emotions are being used to teach children on the spectrum.

This is Autism 101 for those that don't know much about the disorder and recently appeared on ABCNews.com. Among the items discussed are the differences between classic autism or Canner's autism, high functioning autism, Aspergers Syndrome.

Exciting advancements in technology have made it possible for some that are nonverbal in communicating full sentences, to hear their sentences strung together in their own voice. This allows them to communicate with teachers, peers, and family.

The Community School in Decatur Georgia understands what it takes to create a warm, inviting, and safe environment for kids with autism. The Community School has 8 male students and 12 faculty members and is designed for students between the ages of 12-18. The faculty work with the students, progressing them to the point of graduation in the district's GED program.