What every parent needs to know about helping kids with hydrocephalus thrive at home and school. Today’s conversation with neuropsychologist Dr. Jennifer Queally explores the impact of hydrocephalus on learning and development, how parents and schools can collaborate, and the challenges children face in self-advocacy. The conversation also dives into practical strategies for supporting independence, preparing for adulthood, and balancing the realities of parenting a child with a medical condition.

Whether you’re new to this journey or years along, you’ll find encouragement, insights, and hope in this discussion.

Episode 5 Resources:

Breaking Myths About Hydrocephalus: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?: https://www.hydroassoc.org/breaking-myths-about-hydrocephalus/

Types and Causes of Hydrocephalus: https://www.hydroassoc.org/types-and-causes/

Grey is the new White? Not in the brain!: https://www.hydroassoc.org/grey-is-the-new-white-not-in-the-brain/

As Your Child Grows: https://www.hydroassoc.org/as-your-child-grows/

Essential Guide: Developmental Milestones in Hydrocephalus: https://www.hydroassoc.org/developmental-milestones-in-hydrocephalus/

Shunt Systems: https://www.hydroassoc.org/shunt-systems/

ETV and ETV with CPC: https://www.hydroassoc.org/etv-and-etv-with-cpc/

School and Hydrocephalus: https://www.hydroassoc.org/school/

High School and Hydrocephalus: https://www.hydroassoc.org/high-school/College and Hydrocephalus: https://www.hydroassoc.org/college/Parent Resources: https://www.hydroassoc.org/parent-hydrocephalus-resources/

Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care: https://www.hydroassoc.org/transitioning-from-pediatric-to-adult-care/

Transitioning to Independence: https://www.hydroassoc.org/transitioning-to-independence/

Learn more about hydrocephalus: https://www.hydroassoc.org
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