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Preschool food allergy handbook

gratefulfoodie-bowlJust a few things that might help out your child’s school journey!

NOTE: my post: Dear Teacher of My Food Allergic Child is very popular and an open letter that you are welcome to take and adapt to suit your needs.

Epinephrine Auto-Injectors for Schools

Free EpiPens 4 Schools – this program provides EpiPens® to qualifying schools via Mylan®’s Free 4 Schools initiative.  This program has been extended through this next year 2015/2016.

Teacher Resources

Basic Information

Food Allergy Facts and Statistics – know why food allergies are a growing national health concern

Preschool Food Allergy Handbook – This popular and sought out resource includes worksheets and information that can be used in elementary schools!

Teacher’s Checklist for Managing Food Allergies – Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) created this short checklist to get your teacher started!

Food Allergy Myths and Facts

Note: all teachers should discuss any classroom changes with all involved parties, such as the school nurse, parent of food allergic child, etc.

Leading National Food Allergy Organizations Offering School Resources:

Managing Food Allergies at School – information, links, posters and more created by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE).

Food Allergy School Curricula Program, K-3, 4-8, K-12 – rave reviews are coming in about this program that includes power point presentations, lesson plans and activities. Developed by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT)

Keeping Students Safe at School with Food Allergies – Planning for school information from the Kids With Food Allergies Foundation- A Division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Teaching students

Non-Food Rewards download – No need to load up on foods or sweets with this list thanks to Kids With Food Allergies Foundation- A Division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Binky Goes Nuts – PBS Kids teaching unit about food allergies.

Be A P.A.L. Program – download and easy five step program that everyone (even lower elementary) take participate in to be a friend of food allergic classmates.

Hand-Washing Poster – teach students how to wash hands to keep allergens at bay

Kid Friendly Food Allergy Awareness Poster

Epinephrine auto-injectors

How to Use EpiPen®– Information, links and resources produced by Mylan®, the makers of EpiPen® epinephrine auto-injector

How to Use Auvi-Q® – Information, videos, links, downloads and more created by Sanofi, the makers the Auvi-Q® epinephrine auto-injector.

How to Use Andrenaclick™ — information, training video and links to resources

How to Use Epinephrine Injection, USP auto-injector, authorized generic (AG) of Adrenaclick™ –information, training video and links to Resources

Classroom-School Yard-Field Trip Safety

Classroom

Cleaning Methods – Why wipes work and hand sanitizers do not.

How to Avoid Cross Contact – Learn about cross contact and tips for not spreading allergens

Shelter in Place – some states require food kits, etc., ensure you are prepared for an emergency with an allergen safe food kit for your child.

Storing and Carrying Epinephrine

Allergy Emergency Medication Kits – wall mount, locking, non-locking, etc.

Epinephrine Wall Sign – wall mounted sign to identify location of epinephrine

Safety Sack – holds Medications in a child safe lock and zipper system

Teacher’s Carry Case for Epinephrine auto-injectors (holds eight auto-injectors)

Field Trips

Field Trip Tips – for both parents and teachers

Teacher’s Carry Case for Epinephrine auto-injectors (holds eight auto-injectors)

Accommodations and School Management Guidelines- Individual Health Care Plans, 504 plans, etc.

Green Laurel Documents is a service that helps you create 504 plans and Individual Health Care Plans.  Owner Laurel Francoeur is a lawyer, patient mother of a food allergic child and a food allergy advocate.

Gina Mennett Lee Consulting is a firm that focuses on 504 plans, accommodations, establishing policy and managing life threatening food allergies in the school setting.

Allergy Law Project – their motto: supporting equal access and safe inclusion of individuals with food allergies under law.  You will find case studies and related information.

Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies and Early Care and Education Programs – Center For Disease Control comprehensive guidelines.

Epinephrine Carriers and Holders for Students

Top Notch EpiPen and Epinephrine Holders – my 2015 list of popular, carriers, holders, wallets and purses to carry epinephrine in all situations, from sports to elegant events.

List of Popular EpiPen and Epinephrine Holders –

Allergy Alert Tags

Medic Alert – bracelets, necklaces and other items including a free call in number to use during medical emergencies.

Food Allergy Identification Tags – Allergy Apparel offers a wide selection of allergy ID Tags

Secret Meaning Stickers – Use a certain type of sticker that your child knows will identify his food!

Affordable Epinephrine

Good RX App – compares your local pharmacy prices, access to coupons and patient assistance programs

Needy Meds -click on First Time Users to find coupons, clinics and affordable access to medications

Snacks and Allergen Savvy food

Fresh Squeezed Juice

Nut Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free One Bowl Banana Muffin Recipe

Wow Butter – peanut butter alternative that is available in huge food service size containers or individual packets

SunButter – peanut butter alternative made from sunflower seed also available in many packable sizes and styles (crunchy, no sugar added, organic, etc.).

Online Sources for Allergen Friendly Pre-made Snacks

Peanut Free Planet – offers a large assortment of snacks, ingredients, food stuff, etc.

Enjoy Life Granola – and other products

Libre Naturals – granola bars, granola and oatmeal

 

Please Note: As always, consult with your physician before you make changes to the management of any health condition. Gratefulfoodie does not endorse any of the businesses or organizations listed and has not received payment to list these resources.  My goal is to help you find tools that might make life easier.

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