What Accommodations Should I Be Asking For?

I will start by saying that this is a conversation you should have with your allergist.  Only you, your kiddo, and your allergist can establish risks and parameters that you are all comfortable with.  That being said, here are some commonly requested accommodations:

-Allergen free classroom (talk with your allergist about whether this needs to be simply free of the allergen or free of food that contains/may contain/is manufactured with)

-Allergen Free Tables (with or without buffer zones)

-Hand washing before and after meal and snack periods

-Medications (lots of options): Self-carry/Self-Administer, Self-carry/Teacher-Administer, Teacher-Carry/Teacher-Administer

-Separate supplies to reduce cross contamination

-Food Free Celebrations

-Epinephrine delegated staff (janitors, bus drivers, EA's, cafeteria aides, recess monitors, etc.)

-Signage indicate "Allergen Free Zones"

Tell us what accommodations you have!