Ever since autism was described for the first time by Kanner in 1943, the criteria defining the symptoms have evolved considerably. An INSERM study estimates the autism rate among the population to be 27 in 10,000. The gene trail, though not explaining everything, is becoming clearer by the day. Furthermore, modern brain scanning tools are beginning to provide some answers for certain dysfunctions in the perception of emotions. Other researchers are offering innovative techniques designed to activate certain neural networks at the origin of communication, as an autistic person can make progress at any stage of life. A sign of hope…