Genie Wiley: America's Ferie Child

No Body Language

Genie’s demeanor was totally foreign and feral. She was only able to nonverbally communicate a minimal amount of basic needs. When upset, Genie would violently and silently attack herself, never crying or vocalizing her feelings…

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