{"id":482,"date":"2020-03-03T08:59:40","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T13:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/?page_id=482"},"modified":"2025-11-19T10:35:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:35:23","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrocephalus Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tRESOURCES\t<\/h1>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tHA is your trusted source for information at every stage of life. We offer resources that provide life-changing support to people living with hydrocephalus and their loved ones-from educational materials to webinars, videos, our National Conference, and more.\t<\/h3>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tFree Downloadable Resources\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hydrocephalus-Medical-History-Form.pdf\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"5e8f8cf0d4f6e391de55d8ee\">Medical Summary <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\t<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teacher-resources\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"5e8f8cf0d4f6e391de55d8ee\">Teachers&#8217; Guides \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FILLABLE_Medical_Summary_Transitioning_Hydrocephalus_Patients_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"5e8f8cf0d4f6e391de55d8ee\">Toolkit for Transitioning Medical Care <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/HydroAssocWelcomePack_8.5x8.5_PedYngAdult.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide for Families <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/HydroAssocWelcomePack_8.5x8.5_NPHAdult.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>A Guide for Adults \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/?p=37106&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kids Coloring Book: Barney Beagle <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\t<p>To help you in the process of building your healthcare team, we have developed the Physicians&#8217; Directory. This first-ever physician finder tool allows you to search by location, specialist, and\/or age served.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/physicians-directory\/\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Learn More\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Explore our Hydrocephalus Resource Library, offering comprehensive support, expert insights, and personal stories for every stage of the hydrocephalus journey.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-library\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Learn More\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Stay in the know with our free, interactive webinars! These webinars are designed to educate our community on a variety of topics for all ages, latest research breakthroughs, medical information, new technology, and more.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/webinars\/\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Learn More\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h2><strong>My Hydro Bear: A Helpful Learning Companion for All Ages<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hydrocephalus can be difficult to explain, whether you&#8217;re talking with a child, a teen, or another adult. My Hydro Bear has a shunt, offering a clear visual that helps people understand treatment, ask questions, and feel more confident discussing hydrocephalus. It&#8217;s a meaningful tool for families, individuals, and anyone looking to learn or educate others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure2.convio.net\/hydro\/site\/Ecommerce\/898731866?store_id=1221&amp;product_id=1601&amp;VIEW_PRODUCT=true&amp;_gl=1*vjzih3*_gcl_au*Mjk2NzI2MTA2LjE3NTc0NDQxNDM.*_ga*MjAyNzI5MTU1NS4xNzM5MjI1NzA4*_ga_5RG9SRGZ6V*czE3NjM1NjM5NDkkbzE2MyRnMSR0MTc2MzU2NjM2NiRqNTckbDAkaDA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Order My Hydro Bear for yourself or as a meaningful gift for someone navigating hydrocephalus. \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MyHydroBearOrangeVF.png\" alt=\"MyHydroBearOrangeVF\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1836\" width=\"2048\" title=\"MyHydroBearOrangeVF\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HydroAssist-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"HydroAssist 150x150\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" title=\"HydroAssist 150x150\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h2><strong>HydroAssist\u00ae<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With help from an adult neurologist, a pediatric neurosurgeon, and a medical app developer, the Hydrocephalus Association developed the first mobile app that allows you to take your entire hydrocephalus treatment history with you on your smartphone. HydroAssist\u00ae is the first mobile app that allows you to record and store your hydrocephalus treatment history and access it when you need it from your mobile device.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/about-hydroassist-mobile-application\/\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Learn More\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/hydroassist\/id990362117?ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/APPLE.png\" alt=\"APPLE\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"100\" width=\"300\" title=\"APPLE\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mediakube.ha.hydroassist&#038;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Google-app-store-300x100.png\" alt=\"Google App Store\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"100\" width=\"300\" title=\"Google-app-store\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>The Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s &#8220;Ask the Expert&#8221; video series brings individuals living with hydrocephalus and loved ones direct access to professionals who can answer commonly asked questions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series\/\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Watch Now\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch Now\n\t\t<\/a>\n\tDiscover Hydro Heroes Unite, the hydrocephalus podcast bringing stories, expert insights, and support to inspire and connect our community.\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-podcast\/\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Learn More\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>We offer educational videos to help you gain a better understanding of the condition and learn strategies for living well with hydrocephalus. Our videos include interviews with medical professionals and other experts and highlight stories of people living with hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/hydroassoc\/featured\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Watch on YouTube\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch on YouTube\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/hydroassoc\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Watch on Vimeo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch on Vimeo\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Visit our blog, with updates about our research and advocacy efforts, inspiring stories about people in the hydrocephalus community, and important announcements.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/blog\/\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Read our Blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our Blog\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Stay informed about the latest initiatives and events taking place at the Hydrocephalus Association and learn about new hydrocephalus research, education, and support efforts. Sign up for the Hydrocephalus Association monthly electronic newsletter, Pathways!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/newsletter\/\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Learn More\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Hydrocephalus knows no boundaries. You can be born with it, acquire it, or develop it as part of the aging process. We experience different symptoms and we encounter various challenges and obstacles throughout our lives. Everyone has a unique story to tell. Our community is brave, resilient, and inspiring. Read stories from individuals living with hydrocephalus and their loved ones and share them with your friends and family.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-stories\/\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Read Stories of Hope\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead Stories of Hope\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/share-your-story\/\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Share Your Story\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare Your Story\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h2>COVID-19 Guidance for People Living with Hydrocephalus<\/h2>\n<p>We know that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing concern and raising questions. 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