Tenzin Seldon has 3 brothers & 2 sisters. She is the youngest child of the family who suffered fits at the age of 4 months as per her parents verbal accounts. Doctors diagnosed it as epileptic fits and medication to control her fits were started. She underwent treatment till the age of 4 years following which episodes of fits were controlled.  She started walking at the age of 3 years as per her parents. With delayed speech and mental retardation she was admitted to Ngoenga school as she required assistance for her daily activities.