We have a new little girl with us. Her name is Madeline (Maddie for short).
We believe poor little Maddie is autistic. She does not like hugs. She cringes if we try to give them to her.
She is fascinated with lights. She will just sit and stare at a light (probably for hours if we would let her).
She does not speak. She will just sit and rock back and forth while sucking her thumb.

How do we break though the invisible wall that separates her and us?