School (K-12)

Teacher’s Guide: Early Elementary (K-2nd)

January 10, 2024

Our Teachers’ Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.

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Teacher’s Guide: Late Elementary (Grades 3-5)

January 9, 2024

Our Teachers’ Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.

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Teacher’s Guide to Hydrocephalus: High School

January 6, 2024

Our Teachers’ Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.

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Teachers’ Guide: Middle School (6th-8th)

January 6, 2024

Our Teachers’ Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.

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Health Challenges and School

January 1, 2024

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.

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Learning Disabilities in Children with Hydrocephalus

December 30, 2023

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.

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Individualized Education Program (IEP)

December 18, 2023

Guidance for parents so they can learn how to develop and maintain good communication between with school personnel.

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Bullying and Hydrocephalus

December 1, 2023

Bullying. We hold on to the 1950s image of the big kid on the playground taunting, name-calling, pushing, and intimidating other children.

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Back To School

Back To School Checklist

December 1, 2023

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.

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The College Search

December 13, 2021

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.

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My Thoughts for Teachers

March 3, 2021

Sarah Kell, an adult living with hydrocephalus, offers thoughts for teachers when working with a child with hydrocephalus.

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The Benefits of Informing Your Child’s School about Their Hydrocephalus

January 20, 2021

Informing your child’s school about hydrocephalus is important. Read these tips to ensure that you’re prepared when talking to the school about your child’s condition.

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High School Student Educates Others about Hydrocephalus

January 2, 2020

Mauryce Thomas organized an event in Mobile, AL to educate his community about hydrocephalus. The event raised awareness and $1,320 to support HA’s mission!

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Overcoming Bullying through a Passion for Sports

February 8, 2016

Bryant found sports to help him get through being bullied because of his hydrocephalus. He challenges us to each find our own passion and let it grow our individual confidence and resilience.

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College Bound? Tips on the College Application Process

October 26, 2015

Dara Tannariello offers advice on how to tackle the college application process and shares insight from her personal experience.

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Solving for X

June 24, 2014

Ariel Yong, guest blogger for the Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge program, shares her journey with math and her ultimate accomplishment of graduating from college with a degree in mathematics.

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SAT and ACT Survival Tips

March 6, 2013

As many young adults in our Teens Take Charge (TTC) program prepare to take their ACTs and SATs, we wanted to take a moment to put your minds at ease with some helpful suggestions, tips and insight from one of your fellow peers, Madeleine Darowiche.

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Teen Voices: Hydrocephalus has Changed My Life

February 28, 2013

I am amazed at how hydrocephalus has changed my life…but I would not change it. Here is my story. Within weeks of my birth the doctor expressed concerns about the amount of growth of my head. My parents were referred to a neurologist who diagnosed me with communicating hydrocephalus

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Teen Voices: Taking on High School with No Regrets

January 22, 2013

Starting high school can be tough, especially when you are dealing with a medical condition such as hydrocephalus. Madeleine shares her advice for taking on high school.

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