In 1970, the world discovered Genie Wiley. Genie, also known as one of the worst child abuse cases in U.S. history, was locked in a room by her father for the first 13 years of her life. When she was rescued, Genie was barely 60 lbs, had no language, and had a bunny-like gait. After working with several doctors and spending time under supervision, Genie developed language, independent skills, and how to show and receive affection.

Trigger Warning: Child abuse 

Sources: 

“Genie Wiley: The Feral Child.” The Back of the Archive (YouTube)

Curtiss, S. Genie: A Psycholinguistic Study of a Modern-Day “Wild Child”

https://allthatsinteresting.com/genie-wiley-feral-child

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/14/genie-feral-child-los-angeles-researchers

https://www.verywellmind.com/genie-the-story-of-the-wild-child-2795241