Illness & Diseases

Nota:

• PHYSICAL
• INTELLECTUAL
• SOCIAL
• EMOTIONAL

1. PHYSICAL
   1. May affect the rate of growth in infancy and childhood
   2. May slow physiological change during puberty
   3. May affect the development of fine motor skills and gross motor skills in infants and children
   4. May restrict mobility
2. INTELLECTUAL
   1. May affect learning if school or collage is missed
   2. May lead to difficulties in creative thinking / problem solving
   3. May affect memory and concentration
3. EMOTIONAL
   1. May lower self esteem (e.g. if it prevents someone from achieving their goals
   2. May cause isolation (e.g. if mobility prevents someone from going put
   3. May lead to negative self image
4. SOCIAL
   1. May cause loss of independence
   2. May limit opportunities to socialise
   3. May hinder development of relationships