During the summer before a new school year, get copies of these forms from your child\u2019s school or district. Visit your child\u2019s doctor to get these forms signed. It\u2019s a good idea to schedule the appointment at least three to four weeks before the first day of school so the doctor\u2019s office has enough time to sign them. Turn the forms in before the first day so the school has time to review them and prepare to handle possible symptoms and emergencies.<\/p>\n
Your child\u2019s school or district may require that you use their versions of these forms. If they don\u2019t, your child\u2019s doctor may have a standard form they use.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/kids-in-classroom.png” title_text=”kids-in-classroom” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”H3 + Content” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Medicine Authorization Form<\/h3>\n
If your child can self-carry and\/or self-administer their asthma quick-relief medicine or epinephrine auto-injector at school, they will need a medicine authorization form.<\/p>\n
These forms are required even if the school staff stores and gives the medicine. This form allows your child to have medicine in their belongings, and\/or gives the school permission to give medicine to your child.<\/p>\n
Self-carry and self-administration<\/a> are two different decisions. For example, your child may be ready to carry their own medicine so they can have it close by in an emergency, but they may need an adult to help them take the medicine. Other children may be developmentally ready and prepared to take their own medicine. But during an emergency, they may need assistance. If the school form does not allow you and your doctor to make a choice between self-carry and self-administration, ask about changing the form to best suit your child\u2019s needs. Every state has laws that allow your child to carry their own medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n Every student with asthma should have a written Asthma Action Plan<\/a>. This plan gives information and instructions on how to manage asthma. It includes:<\/p>\n If your child does not have an Asthma Action Plan, ask their doctor for one. Give a copy to the school, their teachers, and other key staff. Include a photo of your child. Make sure your contact information is up to date.<\/p>\n If your child has asthma and food, latex, or insect allergies, they will need both an Asthma Action Plan and an Anaphylaxis Action Plan.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tan Callout Box” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ link_line_height=”1.7em” ul_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” background_color=”#F5EDDF” custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n AAFA offers action plans in different formats that you can download, print, and use depending on your child\u2019s needs and situation.<\/p>\n AAFA’s School or Child Care Asthma\/Allergy Action Plan<\/strong> This action plan can help your child’s school or child care center manage your child’s asthma and\/or allergies in the classroom. It has sections for asthma\/allergy triggers, environmental control measures, daily medicine plan for asthma\/allergy, outside activity and field trip medicine plan, asthma and\/or allergy emergency plan, and signs and symptoms of severe asthma episodes or allergic reactions.<\/p>\n Asthma Action Plan<\/strong> An Asthma Action Plan has information and instructions on how to manage your child’s asthma. It tells school staff and other caregivers about your child\u2019s asthma. You can give it to teachers, school nurses, and afterschool care staff. (Available in English<\/a> and Spanish<\/a>)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”H3 + Content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If your child is allergic to certain foods, medicines, insects, or latex, they may be at risk for a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)<\/a>. They need an Anaphylaxis Action Plan<\/a>. This plan has information about your child\u2019s allergy, what symptoms to watch for, and what to do in an emergency. It will also include important contact information.<\/p>\n If your child does not have an Anaphylaxis Action Plan, ask their doctor for one. Give a copy to the school, their teachers, and other key staff. Include a photo of your child. Make sure your contact information is up to date.<\/p>\n You will need this form if your child has food allergies and will be eating meals provided by the school. Talk with the school nurse and the food services director about safe food choices<\/a> for your child. See the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Accommodating Children with Disabilities in the School Meal Programs<\/a> for more information. The USDA oversees school lunch programs.<\/p>\n Ask your child\u2019s school or district for new forms each year. Then make an appointment with your child\u2019s doctor to fill them out and sign them. Start this process in the spring or summer so you have plenty of time to get them on file with your child\u2019s school before the first day.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Medical Review” module_class=”med-rev” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_font_size=”16px” link_text_color=”#008C99″ link_font_size=”16px” header_5_font=”|600|||||||” header_5_text_align=”left” header_5_text_color=”#008c99″ custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Reviewed August 2024 by Adrianna Del Principe, Esquire<\/small>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=”Print” module_id=”print” module_class=”clearfix” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”5156″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]Asthma Action Plan<\/h3>\n
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Special Dietary Meals Accommodation Form<\/h3>\n