Hydrocephalus – Learning Through Play

When choosing toys and games for children with Hydrocephalus or Spina Bifida, it is important to consider not only what will provide enjoyment, but whether the toy will also help all round development.

There are aspects of play with toys or games which can be used positively for specific learning: to develop concentration; to emphasise sequencing (putting events or thought processes in step-by-step logical order); memory training; perception (size and shape); manipulation (the use of hand and fingers) and co-ordination (especially hand/eye co- ordination). Some of these are the specific learning difficulties that have now been highlighted as problems associated with Hydrocephalus.

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