FACST
Food Allergy: Connect, Share, Thrive
"Keeping Kids Safe & Parents Sane"
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Getting Ready for School
A lot of people are starting to think about school starting. Where do I start? How do I keep my child safe? How do I make a plan? How do I get a 504? What IS a 504? Who do I talk to? Those are great questions and we have info on that- see our tabs.
But first, we say "Stop, take a deep breath....the first step is to ask 'How Do I Become an Effective Advocate?'" Often times we find ourselves in an intimidating situation, sitting around a table of "experts" and it can be overwhelming. We encourage you to think of yourself as the CEO of My Child Inc and be the boss! Here is a wonderful webinar, "7 Steps to Becoming A Confident Advocate for Your Child at School." This is a bit lengthy but it is SO worth it!
But first, we say "Stop, take a deep breath....the first step is to ask 'How Do I Become an Effective Advocate?'" Often times we find ourselves in an intimidating situation, sitting around a table of "experts" and it can be overwhelming. We encourage you to think of yourself as the CEO of My Child Inc and be the boss! Here is a wonderful webinar, "7 Steps to Becoming A Confident Advocate for Your Child at School." This is a bit lengthy but it is SO worth it!
7 Steps to Becoming a Confident Advocate for your Child at School
Back to School Supplies for Food Allergies
Kathryn Coleman spoke at this month's meeting and shared some great information about communicating with your child's classroom teacher. She shared the power point presentation that she gives to her son's teachers as well as a binder that his teacher keeps in the classroom filled with all sorts of great information.
You can make your own binder to give to your kid's teacher by including following:
(1) photo of child clearly labeled with name and allergies
(2) signed allergy action plan from doctor (choose one)--
(4) page from FARE on how a child might describe a reaction
- FARE site
(5) Training on administering your ephinephrine auto injector (6) FARE paper on how to read a label
-FARE site
(7) Teacher's check list
-St. Louis Children's Hospital Guidelines
-FARE checklist
(8) State wide guidelines
- find your state on this link
You can make your own binder to give to your kid's teacher by including following:
(1) photo of child clearly labeled with name and allergies
(2) signed allergy action plan from doctor (choose one)--
- AAAAI Emergency Action Plan
- FARE Food Allergy Research & Education- Emergency Care Plan
(4) page from FARE on how a child might describe a reaction
- FARE site
(5) Training on administering your ephinephrine auto injector (6) FARE paper on how to read a label
-FARE site
(7) Teacher's check list
-St. Louis Children's Hospital Guidelines
-FARE checklist
(8) State wide guidelines
- find your state on this link
Centerview Offers Free Training for Living With Food Allergies!!
Would you like your child's school, church, synagogue or other organization to get free training? Have the director contact us to set up a session!
We present food allergy training for schools, dojos, scouts and PTAs etc. If you are interested in setting up a visit for your school click on "Connect" above.
We present food allergy training for schools, dojos, scouts and PTAs etc. If you are interested in setting up a visit for your school click on "Connect" above.
