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A member asked:
Is there any medication or something else for my son with hydrocephalus that will be able to help him walk in the future?
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Therapy: The best treatments are aimed at reducing increased pressure on the brain. When that is achieved (with a shunt generally), your son will need therapy to help him with his motor skills, and other functions. Many children do improve in this way. For all parents with special needs, pay attention to what your son does accomplish rather than focusing on what he isn't able to do.
Answered 12/7/2013
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