Hydrocephalus- How it affects the visual and motor skills
{ Posted on Jul 26 2006 by hans }
Visual impairments that influence the upward gaze and ocular movement affect 25-33 percent of children with hydrocephalus. Depth perception is also a common visual impairment.
As many as 75 percent of children with hydrocephalus have some form of motor disability. An individual with a shunt can participate in most physical activities. However, he/she is advised to stay away from rough contact sports, particularly those that require the use of a helmet. Some other physical complications that are sometimes associated with hydrocephalus are the sensitivity to pressure, sound, and bright lights Side effects such as seizures, constipation, and hormonal imbalance can also be associated with hydrocephalus.