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Developmental Ages and Stages

Understanding what is developmentally appropriate for your child is very important for many reasons. It helps you set expectations properly, understand your child, teach your child effectively, and, when a child has CF, is critical to helping children successfully transition to independence.

Parents also need to know what is "normal" and what isn't from a general developmental standpoint especially when your child is taking medications that could cause side effects.

Here are some good resources to help you navigate the diffferent ages and stages of your child. This includes the nomal developmental milestones which apply to all children as well as developmental milestones for your child with CF.

Ages and Stages: Living and Growing with CF Developmental Education Program for Kids with CF

Child Life in the CF Center Info about Child Life Specialists including activities and resources.

General Developmental Milestone Charts

General Milestone Checklists (To bring to your doctor)

Newly Diagnosed

Caring for Your Infant

Toddlers and Preschoolers

Elementary Age

Teenagers

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