Cries from the Heart

Cries from the Heart aka Touch of Truth is a 1994 American television film directed by Michael Switzer and starring Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert, who had costarred together in three prior films.

Reluctant to do so, Karen nonetheless agrees to visit the campus, where she meets with therapist Terry Wilson Duke, who explains just how the program will be able to help Michael, which finally convinces Karen to enroll him, although she is put off by the schools requirement that she not visit forweeks. Initially clashing with Terrys approach, Karen grudgingly comes to realize that the separation period is necessary for adjustment and takes a job at a local greenhouse. Meanwhile, Michael begins gradually making progress, learning such basics as tying his shoes, in addition to such chores as making his bed and helping prepare meals in the cottage he shares with his caretaker, Jeff.Eventually, Terry suggests to Jeff and school head Eliot that they try a form of facilitated communication having Michael type his thoughts on a computer keyboard, with Terry guiding his hand. Eliot is reluctant, but Jeff is outright dismissive, claiming Michaels not that bright and cant even spell. However, Eliot finally agrees to give Terry a onemonth trial period with Michael and only Michael to see if it works. ........

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