Genies story

By asthaj

  • Genies Birth

    Born in California

  • Authoriteis found out about Genies abuse

    Her abuse came to the attention of Los Angeles child welfare authorities. Was rescued when she was 13 years old

  • Genie became a case study subject

    saw Genie as a potential case study subject. That month they obtained a small grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to do preliminary studies on her, and began organizing a research team to submit a larger request.

  • Genie was seen as a case study

    Saw Genie as a potential case study subject. That month they obtained a small grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to do preliminary studies on her, and began organizing a research team to submit a larger request

  • Detailed studies of her brain were done

    scientists conducted a series of neurolinguistic tests on Genie to determine and monitor the course and extent of her mental development

  • she started understanding some english vocabulary.

    Genie showed understanding of only her own name, the names of a few others, and about 15–20 words

  • Obtained a three-year grant from the NIMH to study Genie

  • Genie moved into Jean Butlers house

    Butler, who was childless, unmarried, and at the time living alone, subsequently petitioned for foster custody of Genie, and despite the hospital's objections authorities extended Genie's stay while they considered the matter

  • Started living with her teacher

    she left the hospital to live with her teacher at the hospital, but a month and a half later authorities removed her from this location

  • Genie moved into the Riglers house

  • Genie began to show some sensitivity to temperature

  • Genie moved in with her mother

  • Genie returned to live with her mother

  • Genie was put back into a childrens hospital

  • Genie was located in Los Angeles