RANYA (AGE 5)

A resilient girl who stood for the first time with the help of her brace.

Ranya, who has selective mutism and spina bifida, didn’t speak or move when she first arrived at Ronahî. Over time, she began joining circle time, singing softly, and talking more freely. Her parents say she now chats constantly with her siblings.

Ranya cannot walk or stand independently, but with the help of a donated supportive brace, she stood for the first time, a moment her teachers and parents will never forget. She now continues therapy to strengthen her posture and attends academic lessons alongside her classmates.

Therapy & Support

• Diagnosis: Spina bifida and selective mutism

• Focus: Strengthening posture and upper body control; increasing speech confidence

• Goal: Improve strength in upper limbs to hop with a brace and walker

• Needs: Uses Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (HKAFO) for stability 

• Personality: Thoughtful, expressive, and courageous