| A severe allergic reaction to milk, peanuts, wheat, | | | | school. For example, did you know that once you |
| shellfish, latex and other types of triggers can keep a | | | | create a plan with your child's school authorities, a |
| youngster from fully enjoying childhood. And that's not | | | | case manager will be assigned to over see his or her |
| right. | | | | well being? They are your "extra set of eyes" who will |
| We know how challenging and frightening it is to send | | | | make sure your child isn't in the presence of allergenic |
| a child with a severe allergy out into the world. A | | | | substances, and make sure medication is administered |
| simple birthday party becomes a potentially deadly | | | | properly and in a timely manner if exposure should |
| obstacle course for a child with a severe food allergy | | | | occur. |
| or latex allergy. You can't stop your mind from | | | | Your child's school must comply with this Federal |
| questioning everything; did the hostess remember to | | | | requirement, and you'll find they're glad to do so if you |
| make sure no peanut oil (or wheat, or milk) was used | | | | approach them with a comprehensive plan. A school |
| in the cake? Will the festive balloons trigger your | | | | psychologist is going to be your biggest ally during this |
| precious one's latex allergy? Whatever the cause of | | | | process, so prepare yourself for a brush with relief |
| your child's severe allergic reaction-wheat allergy, | | | | once you meet with him or her. |
| shellfish allergy, peanut allergy, milk allergy, etc.-you | | | | Once you have a 504 Plan in place for your allergic |
| know it is out there. | | | | child to guide them past potential dangers, it will also |
| When children go to school, the stakes and stress rise. | | | | foster your confidence in helping your child live life to |
| Parents of a child with a severe allergic reaction face | | | | the fullest, safely. Working together with school |
| the dilemma of knowing most school staff may not be | | | | officials, we can help your child safely access and |
| aware of how dangerous everyday objects and | | | | enjoy more of the wonderful world in which we are |
| foods can be. It is important to be prepared to | | | | blessed to live. |
| advocate for your child by working with school | | | | Need more relief? Any 504 plan you develop applies |
| officials. | | | | across the country, to every school environment, so |
| Have you ever heard of Section 504? | | | | even if you move to another city from the one in |
| Section 504 is a little-known federal program that will | | | | which you now live, your child's Plan goes with you. |
| protect your child from exposure to allergy triggers at | | | | |