Back-to-school checklists
Managing allergies in school
Watch our past webinars on back-to-school:
Making allergy management a habit: Tools to help manage more confidently
Learn how behavioural science can help you form good food allergy management habits and build them into your daily life.
Back-to-school with food allergies:
Learn how to speak up about your food allergy, how to deal with unwanted teasing or bullying, how to stay safe at lunch/snack time, spreading allergy awareness at school, and the importance of carrying your auto-injector with you at all times.
Managing food allergy in high school
Learn what to expect, tips and strategies for managing in a high school environment, and how to prepare for the transition. Hear from a panel of youth with food allergy on first-hand experiences, learn how to educate others and build a support system, and discover relevant resources to prepare.
Managing food allergies in college/university
Learn tips and best practices on how to navigate post-secondary school, and live safely on campus with food allergy. Hear from a panel that shares their experiences, insight, and strategies on how youth can identify food allergy risks on campus and how to prepare accordingly.
Parents’ questions answered live
During this session, the youth panel answered your questions on eating in schools, how to get teachers and peers to be supportive, how anaphylaxis has been handled at school, along with managing social situations, bullying, and more.
Check out these resources:
Learn the science behind food allergy and how it affects your body in this engaging and insightful video featuring a leading Canadian paediatric allergist and immunologist.
Discover how epinephrine works to treat a reaction and why it’s important to use it promptly! Watch this short video and share with others!
Make sure your child’s anaphylaxis emergency plan is up-to-date. Download a copy and share it with teachers and caregivers.
Learn the basics on anaphylaxis and its treatment from our “Anaphylaxis in the Community” free online course.
Check out our other resources including topic sheets, fast facts, and educational videos!