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Guest Speakers:
Doreen Cordova, Esq. of Long Island Advocates, Inc.
Patrice Bagdanoff, School Nurse with Babylon Elementary
Topics:
Special Education and 504 Plans
A School Guide for Parents of Children with Food Allergies
Demonstration on how to administer epinephrine (by Nurse)



Guest Speaker: Dr. David Pollack from the
Creating Wellness Center of Commack explores the connection
between your diet, digestion and immune function.
Learn more about allergies and nutrition and ways to optimize
the digestive and immune systems.




Are You Living in a Toxic Home?
Guest Speakers: 
Sherry Eckstein, Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutritionist
Karen Tyll, Environmental Engineer
Karin Franchino, Business Leader/Trainer




How to keep Kids safe with Life Threatening Food Allergies in School
Guest Speaker: Paul Stellino,
504 Plan Coordinator for Sachem School District




Guest Speaker from a food company
Open Forum of topics




how food allergies can cause behavioral issues
what the common allergens are
chemicals in our home
self care products that are allergens
Top 8 allergen free recipes
Guest Speaker: Barbara Ann Grova, CHHC, AADP
Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor




Why we should "Say No To GMO"
Food Allergies & the connection to genetically modified foods
News from Allergy Kids
Organic Foods
Guest Speaker: Gary Feldman




The social and psychological impact of severe food allergies and other allergic diseases
on our kids as well as us parents, caregivers & siblings
Guest Speaker:
Patricia Bass MSW, CSW
Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist




How to keep Kids safe with Life Threatening Food Allergies in School.
Guest Speaker: Paul Stellino,
504 Plan Coordinator for Sachem School District



Our 1st "Cheat & Eat" dinner talk
FAAN Programs
New PAK T-shirts



Cross Contamination
FAAN Walk
Recipes
Where to Shop
"Chemical Sensitivity Disorder"
Guest Speaker: Joseph Bandalos




How to keep children safe - Traveling, parties, school field trips & at camp.
How to make an Anaphylactic Action Plan for your child at school.
Transportation to school on bus.
Tips from Members



Protecting a Food Allergic Child
Practical strategies on educating your child about their food allergies



"Alternative Approaches to Allergies"
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET)
Guest Speaker: Nicole Rotondi, L.Ac.,Dipl.Ac.,MS



Parenting a Food Allergic Child
How to deal with other family members and our spouse
How to hire a babysitter
How to deal with your emotions and get involved in a positive way
Help PAK make a difference



"Protect Allergic Kids' Crusade to Keep Food Allergic Kids Safe"
Guest Speaker: Dr. Daniel Mayer, Allergy & Immunology of Smithtown




Medical Bracelets - How to label
Recipes
School Cafeterias - letter to food services
Medical kit on airplanes




Pak's Goals
Guest Speaker: Sarah Anker, Chec Organization



Cooking tips and recipes
How to keep your child safe during the holidays
Coping with people in your child's life who just don't get it


Disclaimer:
PAK is not a professional or medical organization.  It is a group of parents sharing information and supporting each other.  The discussions, meeting minutes, handouts, guest speakers, agendas, and other products of our support group do not constitute medical/legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.  Always discuss individual health questions and medical issues with a qualified personal physician.
In regard to guest speakers, the purpose of the presentations is to provide a variety of opinions on the spectrum on allergy issues. By no means is PAK adopting the views of its speakers, or endorsing them as medically accepted in the community. It is up to the guests to weigh the persuasiveness and acceptability of the presentations, based on their own knowledge and research. 

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