What issues do children with hydrocephalus face?
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
An enlarged head results from excess fluid in the skull.
STIGMA
Children often experience discrimination, leading to poor self-confidence and isolation.
DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS
Children may experience a delay in meeting milestones like holding their head up, sitting, and walking.
How does surgery change a
child’s life?
- With physical and educational therapies, children can attend school, help at home, and participate in community life.
- Speech and mobility may improve.
- Hope is restored as children and families are welcomed back into the community.
