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RandomChurn t1_isxvw2z wrote

Yes there are cases of feral / abused children who weren't exposed to human language until age 8 or later and these children never were able to communicate with words beyond a very rudimentary level for the remainder of their lives, despite being given intensive therapy and support once rescued.

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Johannes_P t1_iszje62 wrote

Genie comes to mind, having been isolated since very young up to her 13.

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RandomChurn t1_iszk6jt wrote

Yes, I read the book about her and her case was uppermost in my mind when I commented because unlike the feral children, we know she got expert care and people who worked devotedly for many years but still were unable to help her become at all fluent.

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_Nurse_Joy_ t1_it1lkz0 wrote

She was making significant progress(not fluent but so hopeful and probably a 2-3 yo level) until her bitch of a mother reneged and ruined everything. Sorry, still a little bitter about it.

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