Genie By sarah jeannette 1958 Genie is isolated Nov 4, 1970 Genie is found Dec 1, 1970 David Rigler, a scientist on Genie's case, obtained a grant from NIMH 1971 Genie left hospital to live with teacher at hospital Jan 1, 1971 Genie is found to be at the developmental level of a 1-3 year old Apr 1, 1971 Genie's developmental age increased to 4 years and 9 months May 1, 1971 Genie is in object permanence stage of development Jun 1, 1971 Jean Butler conceits a sorry of her having rubella to gain temporary custody of Genie Aug 1, 1971 The Rigler family takes over Genie's foster care for four years Jan 1, 1974 Genie learns sign language to help with her language capabilities 1975 Genie leaves the scientist's family and lives with her mother 1975 Genie is moved in and out of multiple foster homes after mother says she can't take care of her 1978 Genie's mother revoked the scientist's right to see Genie