Cystic Fibrosis
Characteristics of Cystic Fibrosis
- Physical
- Swollen Stomach
- Rounding or fattening of fingers and toes
- Lack of normal growth
- Lack of gaining weight
- Intellectual
- Not applicable to Cystic Fibrosis
- Social
- Not applicable to Cystic Fibrosis
- Emotional
- Depression
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Anxiety
- Behavioral
- Risk Taking
- Independent
Modifications made for Cystic Fibrosis
- Environmental
- Must have wheelchair accessible classrooms and bathrooms.
- Make sure chairs are always pushed in.
- Curriculum
- Not applicable for Cystic Fibrosis.
- Schedules and Routines
- Make sure the child has some kind of physical activity in his/her schedule.
- Take them to the school nurse whenever necessary.
- Have a helper by the child at all times.