School (K-12)
Podcast: Navigating IEP and 504 Plans
The Hydro Heroes Podcast explains IEPs and 504 plans, legal protections, and how teens with hydrocephalus can advocate for themselves.
Podcast: School Life, Growing Confidence, and Becoming More Independent: Camille’s Hydro Journey
In this Hydro Heroes Unite podcast episode, hear from Camille, a 15-year-old sharing her experience living with hydrocephalus in her own words.
Podcast: Mental Health and Hydrocephalus with Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth McRae
In this Hydro Heroes Unite podcast episode, Dr. Elizabeth McRae discusses teen mental health, family support, and self-advocacy.
Middle School with Hydrocephalus: Smart Preparation
Learn how to prepare for middle school with hydrocephalus. Tips for parents and students on independence, school success, and managing health.
Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship: Top Application Tips
Prepare a strong Hydrocephalus Association (HA) Scholarship application with key tips to stay organized, plan ahead, and submit your best work.
Growing Up with Hydrocephalus: Finding My Own Timeline
Growing up with hydrocephalus taught Jenna to let go of expectations and embrace her own pace on a path that’s uniquely hers.
Hydrocephalus in High School: Coping with Chronic Pain
Growing up with hydrocephalus in high school meant facing chronic pain, self-advocacy, and learning to trust your body when others didn’t believe you.
Mastering the High School Transition with Hydrocephalus
Mastering high school transition with hydrocephalus starts with the right tools, planning, and support to help students thrive academically and socially.
How to Explain Hydrocephalus to Your Teachers and Friends
Hydrocephalus can be tricky to explain, but keeping it simple helps: Share what’s important for others to know, like when you might need a break, and remember—it’s your story to tell, your way.
Teacher’s Guide: Early Elementary (K-2nd)
Our Teachers’ Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.
Teacher’s Guide: Late Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Our Teachers’ Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.
Teacher’s Guide to Hydrocephalus: High School
Our Teachers’ Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.
Teachers’ Guide: Middle School (6th-8th)
Our Teachers’ Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.
Health Challenges and School
Hydrocephalus, as well as the other medical conditions that can accompany it, can have an impact on a child’s ability to participate fully in school.
Learning Disabilities in Children with Hydrocephalus
Learning disabilities (difficulties) are not uncommon in kids with hydrocephalus. Parents must be prepared to act early to give their child the best chance for success.
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Guidance for parents so they can learn how to develop and maintain good communication between with school personnel.
Bullying and Hydrocephalus
Bullying. We hold on to the 1950s image of the big kid on the playground taunting, name-calling, pushing, and intimidating other children.
Back To School Checklist
It’s that time of the year – back to school time! Here is a checklist that includes a couple of simple tips for starting the school year on the right foot.
The College Search
There is a lot to consider when thinking about transitioning to college with hydrocephalus. Beyond the typical considerations around academic fit and cost, you will also need to think about your medical needs and what accommodations and support are available on campus.
My Thoughts for Teachers
Sarah Kell, an adult living with hydrocephalus, offers thoughts for teachers when working with a child with hydrocephalus.