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Getting Ready for School/Camp Packets Now Available! Aug. 11th, 2008 10:35am
As the primary caregiver for a child affected by CAH, one of the most difficult transitions can be handing over that care to others while your child attends school or camp. There are medications to keep track of, signs and symptoms of illness to look for, and the need for appropriate and immediate action in case of emergency.
CARES Foundation has created a Getting Ready for School/Camp packet to assist you in building a strong team of family, friends, health care providers, teachers and others to ensure the health and safety of your child with CAH while at school or camp.
- Getting Ready for School/Camp Parent Tips - Medical Information - Sample Letter (aka doctor's note) - Medical Supply Kit Checklist - What is a 504 Plan and How Can it Help My Child? - 504 Accommodation Plan Request - Sample Letter - Health Plan Worksheet
The printed version (available for purchase) contains two additional documents:
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: A guide for affected individuals and their families - CARES Foundation Emergency Instructions brochure
To order the Getting Ready for School/Camp packet,
