Once Helen's parents became aware of this challenge, they were determined to find help for Helen's disabilities (Lawlor 2001). "For the next six years, they spared no expense taking him to every doctor they could find for treatments ranging from mineral water spas to special 'electrical' tests," Lawlor said. Helen's parents were desperate for answers and treatment. Helen adapted to her disabilities with her own techniques, “through touch, smell and taste” (“Helen Keller” Perkins). Helen became aware of how others communicated differently; because of this, Helen became full of anger and acted with outrageous behavior ("Helen Keller" Perkins). Keller states that "the need for certain means of communication became so urgent that these outbursts occurred daily, sometimes hourly" (quoted in "Helen Keller"