Showing posts with label Celiac disease and school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celiac disease and school. Show all posts

Friday, August 30, 2013

Back to School for the Gluten Free Child


As a parent of a gluten free child, you've probably spent a ridiculous amount of time ensuring that your child is prepared, not only with new clothing and supplies, but with the knowledge necessary to remain safe in an environment that will be filled with food and products that contain gluten. Teaching your children how to cope with a variety of situations is important, but equally important is getting the school on board.

We've all heard horror stories of schools or teachers not taking the issue seriously, and I experienced that attitude at my son's former daycare, but most teachers take student welfare very seriously. However, they don't all understand what Celiac disease or non-Celiac gluten sensitivity really means, making it difficult for them to truly understand how to help your child.