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I have to agree as well.  The key to successful integration of the GF diet
is not to "spotlight" it.  We've had tremendous success by simply partnering
with the teacher, giving her some guidelines and practices to follow, but
more importantly, by teaching our child to advocate for herself.

On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 8:11 PM, Hilary Worchell
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> I have to jump in here to disagree with the notion of wearing some kind
> label on your child.  That sets a terrible example of labeling a kid in
> general. We want them to fit in, not the opposite.  Call the principal and
> set up a meeting. Bring a bunch of laminated sheets w a picture of your kid
> explaining what celiac is, etc. Put your cell on it for questions. Avoid the
> hot lunch program.  Good luck.  Once you get assigned to a classroom meet w
> the teacher and all assts and other teachers interacting w your kid.
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> I would recommend having a meeting with the school staff (in fact, all
> people who would come into contact with your child including bus drivers,
> etc) that your child has celiac or just tell them your child i on a wheat
> free/dairy free diet.   Do it right before the school year starts.  If
> necessary, applying a label to the back of your child's shirt would also
> work.
>
> Rick
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