Newswise — Going back to school can be just as stressful for parents as for children. Columbia University Medical Center experts are available to talk about a multitude of aspects of the back to school process, including how to cope with your child's anxiety about going back to school, how to talk to your child's school about their special dietary needs because of diabetes, Celiac disease or food allergies, and why the required annual physical exam is an ideal opportunity to establish an ongoing relationship with your child's pediatrician.
SCHOOL NUTRITIONHow to help children cope with diet- sensitive diseases:
Type 1/2 Diabetes * Treatment while in school (insulin injections, pump)* Nutrition: cafeteria food, monitoring blood glucose levels during the school day* Rising epidemic of type 2 diabetes among children* Recognizing symptoms* Monitoring diet and medication
Expert: Robin Goland, M.D., co-founder and co-director of the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center at Columbia University Medical Center
Celiac Disease: A genetic autoimmune condition, which, if left untreated, can lead to serious health consequences such as Type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, lupus, liver disease, infertility and cancer. It is marked by a severe allergy to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. People with Celiac disease must eat a gluten-free diet.* Common misdiagnosed symptoms* How to talk to your child's school about their special diet requirements* How to equip school personnel to deal with child's needs* Where to purchase gluten free foods* How to teach young school age children to maintain a gluten-free diet* Research studying possible ties with celiac disease to diabetes, ADHD, depression
Expert: Peter Green, M.D., director, Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center
AVOIDING THE "FRESHMAN 15" With the newfound freedom of selecting meals and no diet supervision, how parents can equip their children to make healthy diet choices:"¢ Guiding your child towards nutritional options on campus"¢ Temptations of junk food and alcohol that are readily available"¢ Integrating physical activity into schedule"¢ Avoiding the "freshman 15" , excessive weight gain
Expert: Wahida Karmally, Dr.PH., RD, CDE, Director of Nutrition for the Irving Center for Clinical Research, Associate Research Scientist, Columbia University Medical Center
BACK-TO-SCHOOL PHYSICALSSteps parents should take as they are preparing their child for the new school year:"¢ Choosing the best physician for your child"¢ Making sure your child is up-to-date on immunizations"¢ Developmental assessments/screenings"¢ Guidance regarding nutrition, behavior, sleep
Expert: Pamela Gallin, M.D., Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Columbia University Medical Center. She has authored and co-authored medical help books including, "The Savvy Mom's Guide to Medical Care," "How to Survive Your Doctor's Care" and "How Doctors Gamble With Your Life."
SCHOOL SAFETY ISSUES, PRIVACY CONCERNS FOR COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTSHow to prepare your student for transition onto a college campus in light of recent violence on college campuses: "¢ What safety precautions students might take"¢ How to quell fears students may have going back on campus"¢ Helping your child identify whether classmate/roommate may be a danger to themselves or others
Expert: Anne-Marie Albano, Ph.D., ABPP, Director of the Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center
AUTISM & THE CLASSROOM
Autism & Immunizations: "¢ Autism and vaccine correlation; is there a link?"¢ Should you allow your child to be vaccinated?
Autism & Social Challenges:"¢ Peer-to-peer interaction"¢ Communication beyond early childhood, elementary age
Autism & Classroom Learning: "¢ Selecting a school, teacher sensitive to your child's needs"¢ Keeping autistic children on course with grade appropriate curriculum
Experts: Anne Gershon, M.D., Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center.
Bradley Peterson, M.D., Director of Neuropsychiatry, Division of Child Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
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