Mystery condition gives way to bright future for 10-year-old

By Ashley Strickland, CNN

Updated 1051 GMT (1851 HKT) December 18, 2017

Avery Reilly, 10, bottom left, can't walk or talk because of a rare condition. But her family has helped her lead a fulfilling life. Every year, the Reilly family -- from left, Trinity, Avery, Helena, Brennan, Emory and Presley -- vacations near Cement Creek, Colorado. Avery loves to throw rocks in the water.
Photos: Years without a diagnosis
Avery Reilly, 10, bottom left, can't walk or talk because of a rare condition. But her family has helped her lead a fulfilling life. Every year, the Reilly family -- from left, Trinity, Avery, Helena, Brennan, Emory and Presley -- vacations near Cement Creek, Colorado. Avery loves to throw rocks in the water.
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Avery has attended the Arbor School in Houston since she was 2½ years old. The year-round school provides targeted programs for children with developmental disabilities from birth to age 12.
Photos: Years without a diagnosis
Avery has attended the Arbor School in Houston since she was 2½ years old. The year-round school provides targeted programs for children with developmental disabilities from birth to age 12.
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Avery's parents said she absolutely loves dogs and isn't shy about approaching strangers and motioning at their pets. It's her way of asking whether she can pet them.
Photos: Years without a diagnosis
Avery's parents said she absolutely loves dogs and isn't shy about approaching strangers and motioning at their pets. It's her way of asking whether she can pet them.
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Accessible playgrounds make playtime a little easier for Avery.
Photos: Years without a diagnosis
Accessible playgrounds make playtime a little easier for Avery.
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