Hong Kong family of ‘Little Suet-yee’ struggling to find right treatment after hospital stay
Child allegedly abused by babysitter faces uphill battle and needs costly physiotherapy, as well as occupational and speech therapy
The family of a child who was allegedly abused by a babysitter has said it is struggling to afford and identify proper rehabilitation treatment for the young girl, as she is no longer benefiting from targeted care provided during her seven-month hospital stay.
Allegations that the infant, known affectionately as “Little Suet-yee” by her family, had been physically abused attracted citywide attention in late January.
Her mother, who only gave her surname as Tang, told the Post that further checks had found the child’s injuries had affected her brain, hearing, vision and movement to varying extents.
“Doctors have said the golden period for her recovery is six months to one year [following the injury],” she said. “She needs physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy … but I haven’t even sorted out the money for the physiotherapy.”
Tang said medical checks showed that 17-month-old Suet-yee could only hear loud noises such as horse’s neighing, drums and trains going past, but she struggled to listen for softer sounds, such as birds chirping.
