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Guest Speaker: Dr. Ralph Strauss, Allergist
- review new information about introduction of foods in infants
- appropriateness of eating milk and egg baked into products with these allergies
- how strict does one need to be regarding peanut/tree nut avoidance and label confusion
- the new epinephrine injector- AuviQ
- the ongoing research into desensitization
Guest Speaker: Dr. Daniel Mayer, Allergy & Immunology of Smithtown
Food Allergy 101, Testing, Treatments & more
How to keep Kids safe with Life Threatening Food Allergies in School
Guest Speaker: Paul Stellino,
504 Plan Coordinator for Sachem School District
Guest Speaker: Dr. Daniel Mayer, Allergy & Immunology of Smithtown
"Support Group for Food Allergies Offers Help and Hope"
The social and psychological impact of severe food allergies and other allergic diseases on our kids as well as us parents, caregivers & siblings. Guest Speaker: Patricia Bass MSW, CSW. Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
Traveling Safely With Food Allergies
Special Education and 504 Plans: A School Guide for Parents of Children with Food Allergies
Guest Speakers: Doreen Cordova, Cordova & Associates, P.C. Esq.
& Patrice Bagdanoff, School Nurse with Babylon Elementary
Guest Speaker: Dr. David Pollack from the Creating Wellness Center of Commack
explores the connection between your diet, digestion and immune function.
Learn more about allergies and nutrition and ways to optimize the digestive and immune systems.
Are You Living in a Toxic Home?
Guest Speakers: Sherry Eckstein, Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutritionist; Karen Tyll, Environmental Engineer;
Karin Franchino, Business Leader/Trainer
How to keep Kids safe with Life Threatening Food Allergies in School
Guest Speaker: Paul Stellino,
504 Plan Coordinator for Sachem School District
Guest Speaker from a food company
Open Forum of topics
how food allergies can cause behavioral issues
Guest Speaker: Barbara Ann Grova, CHHC, AADP
Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor
Why we should "Say No To GMO"
Food Allergies & the connection to genetically modified foods. Guest Speaker: Gary Feldman
The social and psychological impact of severe food allergies and other allergic diseases on our kids as well as us parents, caregivers & siblings.
Guest Speaker: Patricia Bass MSW, CSW. Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
How to keep Kids safe with Life Threatening Food Allergies in School.
Guest Speaker: Paul Stellino,
504 Plan Coordinator for Sachem School District
Our 1st "Cheat & Eat" dinner
Cross Contamination
"Chemical Sensitivity Disorder"
Guest Speaker: Joseph Bandalos
How to keep children safe - Traveling, parties, school field trips & at camp.
How to make an Anaphylactic Action Plan for your child at school.
Transportation to school on bus.
Protecting a Food Allergic Child
Practical strategies on educating your child about their food allergies
Parenting a Food Allergic Child
How to deal with other family members and our spouse
How to hire a babysitter
"Protect Allergic Kids' Crusade to Keep Food Allergic Kids Safe"
Guest Speaker: Dr. Daniel Mayer, Allergy & Immunology of Smithtown
Medical Bracelets - How to label
School Cafeterias - letter to food services
Medical kit on airplanes
Pak's Goals
Guest Speaker: Sarah Anker, Chec Organization
How to keep your child safe during the holidays
Coping with people in your child's life who just don't get it
Disclaimer:
PAK is not a professional or medical organization. It is a group of parents sharing information and supporting each other. The discussions, meeting minutes, handouts, guest speakers, agendas, and other products of our support group do not constitute medical/legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Always discuss individual health questions and medical issues with a qualified personal physician.
In regard to guest speakers, the purpose of the presentations is to provide a variety of opinions on the spectrum on allergy issues. By no means is PAK adopting the views of its speakers, or endorsing them as medically accepted in the community. It is up to the guests to weigh the persuasiveness and acceptability of the presentations, based on their own knowledge and research.
