#YourStory: Little Busi’s story
"We look forward to seeing Busi grow from strength to strength."
Even with Hydrocephalus, Busi Zulu captures the hearts of everyone around her.
She became a Little Eden resident in 2014.
Her family was struggling to find a place for her.
Upon arrival, Busi was unable to stand or walk, as she was afraid of weight bearing through her legs and she would collapse, cry and remain distressed at the idea.
She has a number of sensory issues due to excess fluid in her brain and there is a poor sense of feeling in her legs.
The environment at Little Eden has allowed her the time she needs to build trust with those around her, to let down her guard, and try new things.
This was accomplished by using a gradual approach during physiotherapy, aided by some special supportive shoes that were donated and just happened to be the perfect fit.
She started by using her legs to propel herself on a scooter, then standing in a standing frame for a few minutes at a time, all while being exposed to a variety of new positions and challenges. She was also taught to self-propel on a wheelchair to give her a sense of independence and love for movement.
Busi loves to show off her new skills to everyone around, and the motivation has now extended to her laps across with support.
“This is incredibly hard work for her weak muscles and we are very proud of her.
“As a therapeutic goal, we hope that she may learn to walk short distances with a walking aid one day in order to get around efficiently in her environment. We look forward to seeing Busi grow from strength to strength so that she may tackle the world with the adorable zest we have come to love,” said Ms Nichollette Muthige, Little Eden’s public relations and communications officer.
