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How did Helen Keller become deaf and blind? What was it called?  Keller became death and blind as a infant with scarlet fever. Scarlet fever has symptoms of a strawberry colored tongue, a rash that starts at the neck and speads to all of the limbs, and a high fever.

What was her life like as a child? Where did she live?

She lived in Tuscumbia, AL She was vry angered that no one could understand her. She was a reckless child. WHo broke dishes and did what ever she could to get atention an to let people notice her. When her mom arranged for soomeone to try to stop this so that she could be a regular part of civilization. Her teacher, Anne Sullivian who was also partically blind, lived in a cottage with Helen so that she could teach her without distraction. When she first moved in with Anne she couldnt make out what Anne wanted from her for a solid month. She tought her from touch. After this it wasnt long until she could start school and get a education.

Did she have any siblings? With whom did she live? What were her parents’ names? She had 1 sister named Mildred, and a brother named Philips. She also had two step brothers whom she didnt live with. Who came from her fathers past marriage. Her parents names are Arthur H. Keller and Katherine Adams Keller. She lived most of her child life in a cottage with Anne.

What did Anne Sullivan do to help Helen Keller? How did she teach her?

To help Helen Anne spelled into her hand what she wanted to say, then by using touch, like using water to spell out what it was she told her what she was referring to. She lived with her and tought her at least 30 words each day.

What was Anne Sullivan’s life like before and after meeting Helen Keller?

What is Braille? Braille is lettering for the blind.

What is fingerspelling?

What is the Perkins School for the Blind in Boston? It is a school for the blind that

Did Helen Keller learn to speak?

She learned to speak by Where did she go to college?

What was the name of her autobiography?

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 200%;">What did Helen Keller do for the American Foundation for the Blind?

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 200%;">Why is Helen Keller famous even today?