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Thank you all for the Back to school ideas, comments and words of
encouragement.   Here are some of the ideas listed:





*       Setup a meeting before school begins to meet with the teacher
and nurse to discuss celiac and the diet.
*       Supply teacher and nurse with written material to read and keep
on hand. (Some people even suggested buying them books.  Some of the
Celiac clubs have pamphlets you can order and a few very nice people
sent me their own letters that they created.  I will not include them
here but if someone needs some examples, please email me.)
*       Keep communication open with Teachers and staff.
*       Supply the teacher with emergency treat food.
*       Ask the teacher to supply list of parties in advance so you can
bring treats/cupcakes.
*       Make sure teacher has a permanent note in her substitute book.
*       Make sure other teachers and office staff know about the disease
to prevent issues from arising.
*       Make sure your child knows where her extra food is, in case she
is hungry and her teacher is not there that day.
*       Make sure your teacher knows they can call and you will try to
accommodate last minute parties or snacks.
*       Make sure treats are extra good to your child so they do not
feel left out or hurt with the other kids getting something better.
*       If your child is sensitive or others seem to tease, help educate
the kids (with the teachers approval of course!)  There is a movie
available Food Allergy net Work called Alexander, the Elephant Who
Couldn't Eat Peanuts.
*       Educate your teacher on symptoms and what to do if there was an
accident.
*       Educate your child on what to do if something happens.





Thank you again to everyone who responded.  I could not believe the
volume of replies and words of encouragement.  It was wonderful.



Karen

Enumclaw, WA

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