The case of Genie allows us to draw few conclusions about language development.Discuss the obstacles to such understanding relevant to this case.

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--Because Genie was reared in isolation,her case presents particular challenges.We cannot exclude rival explanations for her failure to learn to speak fluently.On one hand,her case supports the notion of a critical period of language development,as she was discovered at the age of 13,having had little exposure to language.Because she was not "activated" during this critical period,she never acquired a meaningful ability to speak or read.However,her lack of language development could also have stemmed from social isolation,as well as abuse.

The Case of Genie Allows Us to Draw Few Conclusions