Pls Help: Need To Find Celiac School Forms And Info.

[Grace'smom]

Hi everyone - I have a couple of questions.

Help! I have an important meeting with the staff at my child's school -- originally scheduled for a week from now, and they've moved it up to tomorrow --, and thought I would download the celiac disease informational sheets for her school to bring along w/me. Unfortunately, the link is not working at our local children's hospital website which contains all of the necessary info. and requirements for a celiac child in the classroom. Can anyone pls. refer me to another site that will have the necessary forms and info. for teacher/nurse/guidance counselor, etc?

Secondly, where she was recently diagnosed, I'm still in the learning process myself and find it overwhelming to be "teaching" these educators on keeping my child safe in the classroom. I'm trying to gather info on paint and glue that are safe. Anyone know if watercolor and or tempura paints are a risk? How about Elmer's glue? Can't find any ingredients on the labels and don't know where to begin. I don't even know how to advise the educators and I'm frustrated that I don't have some kind of book/guide to work with as of yet, it would have saved me a ton of time. Any info is appreciated, or if you know of a website that has the general safety tips on glue, playdoh, classroom materials info that will help the teachers and I. Thank you! Emily

[Lisa]

  On 9/2/2010 at 6:11 PM, Grace said:

Hi everyone - I have a couple of questions.

Help! I have an important meeting with the staff at my child's school -- originally scheduled for a week from now, and they've moved it up to tomorrow --, and thought I would download the celiac disease informational sheets for her school to bring along w/me. Unfortunately, the link is not working at our local children's hospital website which contains all of the necessary info. and requirements for a celiac child in the classroom. Can anyone pls. refer me to another site that will have the necessary forms and info. for teacher/nurse/guidance counselor, etc?

Secondly, where she was recently diagnosed, I'm still in the learning process myself and find it overwhelming to be "teaching" these educators on keeping my child safe in the classroom. I'm trying to gather info on paint and glue that are safe. Anyone know if watercolor and or tempura paints are a risk? How about Elmer's glue? Can't find any ingredients on the labels and don't know where to begin. I don't even know how to advise the educators and I'm frustrated that I don't have some kind of book/guide to work with as of yet, it would have saved me a ton of time. Any info is appreciated, or if you know of a website that has the general safety tips on glue, playdoh, classroom materials info that will help the teachers and I. Thank you! Emily

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Open Original Shared Link Casein-free-diet.talkaboutcuringautism.org/school-supplies.htm

[Grace'smom]

  On 9/2/2010 at 6:20 PM, Lisa said:

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Open Original Shared Link Casein-free-diet.talkaboutcuringautism.org/school-supplies.htm

Thank you, Lisa, unfortunately the second link isn't working but I can open the first.

[Lisa]

  On 9/2/2010 at 6:37 PM, Grace said:

Thank you, Lisa, unfortunately the second link isn't working but I can open the first.

Google "Gluten Free School Supplies"...you will find several links, but I was hoping for a 2010 listing. Perhaps some of the moms here have a current listing.

[AJSmom]

  On 9/2/2010 at 7:29 PM, Lisa said:

Google "Gluten Free School Supplies"...you will find several links, but I was hoping for a 2010 listing. Perhaps some of the moms here have a current listing.

I'm in the same boat..my son is starting kindergarten next week. The teacher is very open and is actually changing products and cleaning all the play-doh toys. She gets high school students in her room before school starts to help her.

This is what I have found...

ok..I can't add the link I guess I need to figure that out. But go to Discount School supply and they have a list of allergy friendly school supplies.

[weluvgators]

Good luck to everyone working on school education!! I certainly have my exhausted and overwhelming moments. It is hard to advocate when the subject feels so emotional sometimes. I am still trying to learn and understand more about effective advocacy.

Here is one of my favorite links that I used last year:

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I hope it helps. And big hugs!

[Grace'smom]

  On 9/3/2010 at 7:03 PM, weluvgators said:

Good luck to everyone working on school education!! I certainly have my exhausted and overwhelming moments. It is hard to advocate when the subject feels so emotional sometimes. I am still trying to learn and understand more about effective advocacy.

Here is one of my favorite links that I used last year:

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I hope it helps. And big hugs!

PS - This is a great link; I did use it today and thank you and several others who provided me with it!!!