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Spring
of Hope Uganda
Enabling
communities to help children with disabilities
UK
Charity Reg. No. 1143559, UG Reg. No. 29/201
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Barrack
is a nine
year old boy who fell ill with cerebral
malaria at a young age. Before
his
illness, he was a typical developing boy.
Malaria effected his brain and
central nervous system, resulting in physical
disability. Barrack
cannot speak, so he
communicates with his mother (primary caregiver) by crying and making
different
noises. His level
of understanding is
limited. His
grandmother has learned to
understand his communication as well as his needs.
Barrack loves to sing; he ‘hums’
along with
his grandmother and radio at any opportunity.
Malaria also
left Barrack unable to
walk or stand. His legs are stiff and tight, and he cannot
control them. Barrack used to spend most
of his time either on the floor, on his back, or on his side before
having a
wheelchair. Spring of Hope provided him
with a wheelchair, and he can now sit.
Currently
he can sit independently for short periods of time and has maintained
an
ability to use his arms. Barrack can
grab objects and eat solid foods by himself, such as Matooke (banana)
or
cassava. (Matooke and cassava are staples in the Ugandan diet.) It
is important that Barrack is as independent as possible. His
mother is very patient and
understanding. She gives Barrack the
opportunity to be as independent as possible.
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(Betty's Story)
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