![]() ![]() She had little way to communicate with others, so her parents feared that she wouldn’t be able to learn anything. ![]() Despite being impaired, she still understood what was happening around her and could complete small tasks such as playing with the family dog or Mildred (her baby sister). They developed a few signs that Helen could use to communicate her needs and wants. Helen’s illness left her blind, deaf and unable to speak.Īfter Helen’s illness, she became very close to her mother. She grew up with her parents and siblings on the family estate where they enjoyed a happy childhood until she became ill at age two. Her family lived in a small town in Northern Alabama. Helen Keller was born on June 27th, 1880. 1-Page Summary of The Story of My Life Overall Summary ![]()
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